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Active NPI 1861603474 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Ruth Laurie Lax , PhD

Psychologist • Hempstead, NY

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ruth Lax, PhD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Psychologist in Hempstead, NY. Practice services are available at 230 HILTON AVE under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

230 Hilton Ave
Suite 6

Hempstead, NY 115508115

Telephone 5164813716
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Dr Nisha K Sethi, Md, Pc Facility NPI 1437168283

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Psychologist in Hempstead, NY

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 33.5 Yrs
State Avg: 30.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Hempstead, NY (5379 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
11.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Psychologist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 103T00000X

State License NY 009793-1

A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.

Clinical Neuropsychologist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 103G00000X

State License NY 009793-1

A clinical psychologist who applies principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study of human behavior as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. The specialty is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of brain-behavior relationships and the application of such knowledge to human problems.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

30 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1023009958

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

Dr. Sabaa Mundia , DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1033446539

Doctor of Physical Therapy

NPI 1053303073

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1053352658

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

NPI 1063406957

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Dr. Sidharth Yadav , DO

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1093954802

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 230 HILTON AVE, SUITE 6, HEMPSTEAD, NY 115508115 (Tel: 5164813716)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 230 HILTON AVE, SUITE 6, HEMPSTEAD, NY 115508115

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as RUTH LAX, PH.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Clinical Neuropsychologist (License #009793-1 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 24, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861603474
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 24, 2007
Last Update: September 11, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

230 Hilton Ave, Suite 6

Hempstead, NY 115508115

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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