MR. JOE RUIZ JR.
NPI 1568187557
Peer Specialist in Merced, CA

NPI Status: Active since October 11, 2022

Contact Information

480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA
ZIP 95341
Phone: (209) 381-6800
Fax: (209) 724-4064

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Peer Specialist

About JOE RUIZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joe Ruiz, a provider established in Merced, California with a medical specialization in Peer Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1568187557 assigned on October 2022. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 175T00000X. The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1568187557
Provider Name
MR. JOE RUIZ JR.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
480 E 13TH ST MERCED, CA 95341
Location Phone
(209) 381-6800
Location Fax
(209) 724-4064
Mailing Address
PO BOX 2087 MERCED, CA 95344
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-11-2022
Last Update Date
10-11-2022
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Peer Specialist

Taxonomy Code
175T00000X
Type
Other Service Providers
Taxonomy Description
Individuals certified to perform peer support services through a training process defined by a government agency, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs or a state mental health department/certification/licensing authority.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1568187557, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
7
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 63

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1568187557.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 19 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Counselor (Mental Health)
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Social Worker (Clinical)
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Counselor (Mental Health)
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Counselor (Mental Health)
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Counselor (Mental Health)
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
480 E 13TH ST, BUILDING 1
MERCED, CA 95341
Counselor
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Counselor (Mental Health)
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Social Worker
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Counselor (Mental Health)
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Social Worker (Clinical)
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Registered Nurse
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Counselor (Mental Health)
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Social Worker (Clinical)
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Social Worker (Clinical)
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341
Counselor (Mental Health)
480 E 13TH ST
MERCED, CA 95341

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1568187557, enumerated as an "individual" on October 11, 2022.

The provider is located at 480 E 13TH ST MERCED, CA 95341 and the phone number is (209) 381-6800.

Peer Specialist with taxonomy code 175T00000X.