KARLENA LARA-OTERO PH.D., M.SC.
NPI 1669928933
Genetic Counselor, MS in San Jose, CA

NPI Status: Active since August 28, 2016

Contact Information

2589 SAMARITAN DRIVE, FLOOR 3
MAIL CODE: 7532
SAN JOSE, CA
ZIP 95124
Phone: (669) 233-2363
Fax: (669) 233-2072

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Genetic Counselor, MS

About KARLENA LARA-OTERO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karlena Lara-otero, a provider established in San Jose, California with a medical specialization in Genetic Counselor, Ms. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669928933 assigned on August 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 170300000X with license number GC000796 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1669928933
Provider Name
KARLENA LARA-OTERO PH.D., M.SC.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2589 SAMARITAN DRIVE, FLOOR 3 MAIL CODE: 7532 SAN JOSE, CA 95124
Location Phone
(669) 233-2363
Location Fax
(669) 233-2072
Mailing Address
1432 W SAN CARLOS ST APT #474 SAN JOSE, CA 95126
Mailing Phone
(202) 374-6939
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-28-2016
Last Update Date
08-28-2016
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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

Genetic Counselor, MS

Taxonomy Code
170300000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
GC000796
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A masters trained health care provider who collects and interprets genetic family histories; assesses the risk of disease occurrence or recurrence; identifies interventions to manage or ameliorate disease risk; educates about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, ethical issues, resources, and research; and counsels to promote informed choices and adaptation. Certification was established in 1993 by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and prior to that by the American Board of Medical Genetics. Requirements for experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.

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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 1669928933, we treat the final digit (3) 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 77. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 77 = 3).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
3
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 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 6 + 24 = 77

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

The next multiple of ten after 77 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 77 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1669928933.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1669928933, enumerated as an "individual" on August 28, 2016.

The provider is located at 2589 SAMARITAN DRIVE, FLOOR 3 MAIL CODE: 7532 SAN JOSE, CA 95124 and the phone number is (669) 233-2363.

Genetic Counselor, MS with taxonomy code 170300000X.