RICARDO P. MENDOZA M.D.
NPI 1972549194
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Torrance, CA

NPI Status: Active since June 22, 2006

Contact Information

21730 S VERMONT AVE
SUITE 122
TORRANCE, CA
ZIP 90502
Phone: (310) 781-3426
Fax: (310) 782-0854

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Psychiatry & Neurology
  • Psychiatry

About RICARDO MENDOZA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ricardo Mendoza, a provider established in Torrance, California with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in psychiatry . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1972549194 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084P0800X with license number A38167 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1972549194
Provider Name
RICARDO P. MENDOZA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
21730 S VERMONT AVE SUITE 122 TORRANCE, CA 90502
Location Phone
(310) 781-3426
Location Fax
(310) 782-0854
Mailing Address
21730 S VERMONT AVE SUITE 122 TORRANCE, CA 90502
Mailing Phone
(310) 781-3426
Mailing Fax
(310) 782-0854
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-22-2006
Last Update Date
04-10-2015
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A psychiatrist like Ricardo Mendoza are primary mental health physicians diagnose and treat mental illnesses through psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hospitalization and medication. Psychiatrist help patients find solutions through changes in their behavioral patterns, explorations of experiences, group and family therapy.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Psychiatry & Neurology Psychiatry

Taxonomy Code
2084P0800X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
A38167
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A28552MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 
00A381670MEDICAID (05)CA 

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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 1972549194, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

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
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
4
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 66

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

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1972549194.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 7 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Counselor (Mental Health)
21730 S VERMONT AVE, SUITE 210
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Social Worker
21730 S VERMONT AVE
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
21730 S VERMONT AVE, STE 122
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Community Health Worker
21730 S VERMONT AVE
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
21730 S VERMONT AVE
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
21730 S VERMONT AVE, SUITE 210
TORRANCE, CA 90502
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
21730 S VERMONT AVE, STE. 122
TORRANCE, CA 90502

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1972549194, enumerated as an "individual" on June 22, 2006.

The provider is located at 21730 S VERMONT AVE SUITE 122 TORRANCE, CA 90502 and the phone number is (310) 781-3426.

Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.