Jay Bettergarcia, PH.D.
Jay Bettergarcia, PH.D. is a Counseling Psychologist in San Luis Obispo, CA, registered under NPI 1003300153. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in San Luis Obispo, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 12, 2026. Parking is available about 0.48 mi away at Grand Avenue Parking Structure. There is EV charging 480 ft from the office — useful if you are driving in from out of town. The nearest transit stop is 0.49 mi away, served by Santa Rosa & Foothill. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.35 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Coffee Julian's 365 ft ~2 min
Parking 426 ft ~2 min
Transit Cal Poly Library 461 ft ~2 min
EV charging 465 ft ~2 min
EV charging 472 ft ~2 min
EV charging 480 ft ~2 min
Restaurant Subway 534 ft ~3 min
Restaurant Health Snacks 585 ft ~3 min
Convenience Cal Poly Campus Market 764 ft ~3 min
Coffee Sequel Tea 824 ft ~4 min
Coffee Starbucks 0.35 mi ~8 min
Transit Cal Poly Performing Arts Center 0.40 mi ~9 min
Parking Village Drive Parking Structure (271) 0.40 mi ~9 min
Convenience Village Market 0.48 mi ~10 min
Parking Grand Avenue Parking Structure 0.48 mi ~10 min
Transit Santa Rosa & Foothill 0.49 mi ~10 min
Restaurant Einstein Bros. Bagels 0.49 mi ~10 min
1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo 93407
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa-Su 08:00-20:00
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31096 | CA | Counseling Psychologist primary |
This provider holds licence 31096 issued in CA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Counseling covers
A psychologist who specializes in general practice and health service. It focuses on how people function both personally and in their relationships at all ages. Counseling psychology addresses the emotional, social, work, school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives, focusing on typical life stresses and more severe issues with which people may struggle as individuals and as a part of families, groups and organizations. Counseling psychologists help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues improve their sense of well-being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. They also provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of more severe psychological symptoms. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 103TC1900X
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 | 1003300153 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Last updated | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Female |
| Credential | PH.D. |
| Practice address |
1 GRAND AVE San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 (805) 225-6406 |
| Mailing address |
1609 16TH ST Los Osos, CA 93402 |
| Other names |
Jennifer Bettergarcia Former Legal Business Name |
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 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Sum = 37 · next multiple of 10 = 40 · check digit = 3 · actual last digit = 3
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.