Dennis La Scala, PH.D.
Dennis La Scala, PH.D. is a Family Psychologist in Caldwell, NJ, registered under NPI 1124022678. This provider registers 3 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
The practice address on file is 14 SMULL AVE, Caldwell, NJ 07006. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 35SI00384100 | NJ | Family Psychologist primary |
| 00069899 | NJ | School Psychologist |
| 37FI00158000 | NJ | Marriage & Family Therapist |
This provider holds licence 35SI00384100 issued in NJ. 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 Psychologist
- PAC ID
- 2466593322
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Clinical Psychologist. This means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare, though it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Family covers
A psychologist whose specialty is founded on principles of systems theory with the interpersonal system of the family the focus of assessment, intervention and research. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 103TF0000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 3 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103TF0000X | Family Psychologist Family | 35SI00384100 | NJ | primary |
| 103TS0200X | School Psychologist School | 00069899 | NJ | |
| 106H00000X | Marriage & Family Therapist | 37FI00158000 | NJ |
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 | 1124022678 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Jun 10, 2005 |
| Last updated | Nov 14, 2009 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Credential | PH.D. |
| Practice address |
14 SMULL AVE Caldwell, NJ 07006 (973) 226-5521 |
| Mailing address |
16 WARD PL Caldwell, NJ 07006 |
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 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
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.