JENNIFER LOUISE DECASTRO AUD
NPI 1649237819
Audiologist in Los Gatos, CA

NPI Status: Active since April 29, 2006

Contact Information

14911 NATIONAL AVE
STE 2
LOS GATOS, CA
ZIP 95032
Phone: (408) 356-1999
Fax: (408) 356-1988

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Audiologist

About JENNIFER DECASTRO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jennifer Decastro, a provider established in Los Gatos, California with a medical specialization in Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1649237819 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number AU2720 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.

NPI
1649237819
Provider Name
JENNIFER LOUISE DECASTRO AUD
Other Name
JENNIFER LOUISE CROMPTON AU.D.
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
14911 NATIONAL AVE STE 2 LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Location Phone
(408) 356-1999
Location Fax
(408) 356-1988
Mailing Address
14911 NATIONAL AVE STE 2 LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Mailing Phone
(408) 356-1999
Mailing Fax
(408) 356-1988
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-29-2006
Last Update Date
03-19-2013
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Audiologists like Jennifer Decastro are experts in diagnosing issues related to various parts of the ear, including the outer, middle, and inner ear. They can identify conditions like vertigo, balance issues, hearing loss, and tinnitus, offering treatments based on a patient’s specific condition and severity. These specialists use specialized equipment to assess the cause and extent of hearing impairments, employing tools like audiometers to evaluate the range of frequencies and volumes a person can hear. In addition, audiologists counsel patients and their families, providing advice on managing and adapting to hearing loss.

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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

Audiologist

Taxonomy Code
231H00000X
Type
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
License No.
AU2720
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.

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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 1649237819, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

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
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
9
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 4 → 8 2 → 4 7 → 14 → 5 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 8 + 9 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 2 + 24 = 71

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

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1649237819.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
14911 NATIONAL AVE, #1
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
General Practice
14911 NATIONAL AVE, SUITE # 7
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Specialist
14911 NATIONAL AVE, SUITE 3
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Internal Medicine
14911 NATIONAL AVE, SUITE 6
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Internal Medicine
14911 NATIONAL AVE, SUITE 6
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Obstetrics & Gynecology
14911 NATIONAL AVE, SUITE #4
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
14911 NATIONAL AVE, SUITE 6
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Audiologist
14911 NATIONAL AVE, #2
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Orthopaedic Surgery
14911 NATIONAL AVE, SUITE 6
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Hearing Instrument Specialist
14911 NATIONAL AVE
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Internal Medicine
14911 NATIONAL AVE, STE 3
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
14911 NATIONAL AVE, STE 1
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Hearing Instrument Specialist
14911 NATIONAL AVE
LOS GATOS, CA 95032

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1649237819, enumerated as an "individual" on April 29, 2006.

The provider is located at 14911 NATIONAL AVE STE 2 LOS GATOS, CA 95032 and the phone number is (408) 356-1999.

Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.