Dennis Santana-velazquez, PH. D.
Dennis Santana-velazquez, PH. D. is an Adult Development & Aging Psychologist in Houston, TX, registered under NPI 1821421207. This provider registers 8 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 5246 DOW RD, Houston, TX 77040. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38131 | TX | Adult Development & Aging Psychologist primary |
| 5348 | PR | Clinical Psychologist |
Licences are recorded in 2 states: TX, PR. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.
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.
Licensed in 2 states
This provider holds licences in 2 states: Puerto Rico and Texas. The practice address on file is in Houston, TX, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.
- Licence
- 38131
- Specialty
- Adult Development & Aging Psychologist
Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.
What Adult Development & Aging covers
A psychologist who specializes in geropsychology, which applies the knowledge and methods of psychology to understanding and helping older persons and their families to maintain well-being, overcome problems and achieve maximum potential during later life. Professional geropsychology appreciates the wide diversity among older adults, the complex ethical issues that can arise in geriatric practice and the importance of interdisciplinary models of care. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 103TA0700X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 8 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103TA0700X | Adult Development & Aging Psychologist Adult Development & Aging | 38131 | TX | primary |
| 103TB0200X | Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist Cognitive & Behavioral | — | — | |
| 103TC0700X | Clinical Psychologist Clinical | 5348 | PR | |
| 103TC2200X | Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist Clinical Child & Adolescent | — | — | |
| 103TF0000X | Family Psychologist Family | — | — | |
| 103TH0004X | Health Psychologist Health | — | — | |
| 103TH0100X | Health Service Psychologist Health Service | — | — | |
| 103TP2701X | Group Psychotherapy Psychologist Group Psychotherapy | — | — |
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 | 1821421207 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Last updated | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Credential | PH. D. |
| Practice address |
5246 DOW RD Houston, TX 77040 (713) 939-1229 |
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 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Sum = 53 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 7 · actual last digit = 7
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.