JOSEPH LACY MD
NPI 1568570166
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Palo Alto, CA
NPI Status: Active since August 25, 2006
Contact Information
795 EL CAMINO REAL
PALO ALTO, CA
ZIP 94301
Phone: (650) 321-4121
Fax: (650) 853-4765
- Individual
- Male
- Psychiatry & Neurology
- Neurology
About JOSEPH LACY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Lacy, a provider established in Palo Alto, California with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in neurology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1568570166 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084N0400X with license number G32524 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.
- NPI
- 1568570166
- Provider Name
- JOSEPH LACY MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 795 EL CAMINO REAL PALO ALTO, CA 94301
- Location Phone
- (650) 321-4121
- Location Fax
- (650) 853-4765
- Mailing Address
- 325 DISTEL CIR LOS ALTOS, CA 94022
- Mailing Phone
- (650) 853-2983
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-03-2020
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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
Psychiatry & Neurology Neurology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2084N0400X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- G32524
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study
Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies
Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies
Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
This service was performed 38 times for 25 patientsThis procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.
This service was performed 161 times for 124 patientsNerve conduction studies are tests that measure how well your nerves are working. In 11-12 studies, small electrodes are placed on your skin to send and receive electrical signals. These signals show how quickly and effectively your nerves are transmitting signals, helping to identify any nerve damage or dysfunction.
This service was performed 39 times for 39 patientsNerve conduction studies involve 13 or more tests to check the speed and strength of signals traveling between your nerves and muscles. It helps diagnose conditions affecting nerves and muscles. The test involves small shocks and may cause minor discomfort.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsNerve conduction studies involve testing the speed and strength of signals traveling through your nerves. This helps doctors identify nerve damage. In a 7-8 study procedure, 7-8 specific nerves are tested. You may feel a mild, brief tingling or shock during the test.
This service was performed 51 times for 50 patientsNerve conduction studies involve sending small electrical shocks through the skin to measure how quickly nerves transmit signals. This helps detect nerve damage. 9-10 studies mean this process will be repeated on different nerves to gather comprehensive data.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsReviews for JOSEPH LACY MD
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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 1568570166, we treat the final digit (6) 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 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1568570166, enumerated as an "individual" on August 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 795 EL CAMINO REAL PALO ALTO, CA 94301 and the phone number is (650) 321-4121.
Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084N0400X and a focus in Neurology.
