Rudy Tafoya, LCSW
Rudy Tafoya, LCSW is a provider specialising in Social Worker in Albuquerque, NM, registered under NPI 1003049248. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Albuquerque, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 2, 2026. Parking is available about 175 ft away. The nearest transit stop is 0.35 mi away. A pharmacy sits 0.46 mi from the entrance (Family Health University Clinic & Pharmacy), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.46 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 88 ft ~1 min
Parking 173 ft ~1 min
Parking 175 ft ~1 min
Hotel Howard Johnson by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown 288 ft ~2 min
Pharmacy Highland Pharmacy 427 ft ~2 min
717 Encino Place Northeast, Albuquerque 87102
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-12:00
Transit 734 ft ~3 min
Hotel Embassy Suites Albuquerque 0.24 mi ~5 min
Transit 0.32 mi ~7 min
Transit 0.35 mi ~8 min
Restaurant DG's Deli & Market 0.42 mi ~9 min
1418 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque 87106
09:00-15:00
Coffee Satellite Coffee 0.46 mi ~10 min
1131 University Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque
Pharmacy Family Health University Clinic & Pharmacy 0.46 mi ~10 min
1209 University Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque 87106
Convenience Quick Stop 0.49 mi ~10 min
1800 Lomas Boulevard Northeast
Hotel SpringHill Suites Albuquerque University Area 0.49 mi ~10 min
1101 Central Avenue Northeast, Albuquerque 87106
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| C-08865 | NM | Social Worker primary |
| M-08073 | NM | Clinical Social Worker |
This provider holds licence C-08865 issued in NM. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Clinical Social Worker
- PAC ID
- 0547497711
Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:
| State | Enrollment ID | Provider type |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | I20131213000589 | Practitioner - Clinical Social Worker |
| Texas | I20240510001832 | Practitioner - Clinical Social Worker |
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Clinical Social Worker. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (NM, TX). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Social Worker covers
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 104100000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104100000X | Social Worker | C-08865 | NM | primary |
| 1041C0700X | Clinical Social Worker Clinical | M-08073 | NM |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003049248 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Sep 3, 2009 |
| Last updated | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | LCSW |
| Practice address |
801 ENCINO PL NE BUILDING F Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 272-1312 Fax (505) 272-2240 |
| Mailing address |
933 BRADBURY DR SE SUITE 2222 Albuquerque, NM 87106 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 8 |
Sum = 52 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.