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Dr. Ruth Watkins Ackerman, PHD, LCSW

Individual provider Clinical Social Worker · NPI 1912279373

Dr. Ruth Watkins Ackerman, PHD, LCSW is a Clinical Social Worker in Goleta, California. Practices as a sole proprietor. Registered with an NPI since 2012.

In the registry since
2012
What do these letters mean?
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.
LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker
A social worker licensed to diagnose and treat mental health conditions independently.

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Practice location Address checks out

5951 Encina Rd
Goleta, CA 93117-6248
Phone: (805) 682-3601
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Specialties & licences

Clinical Social Worker (primary) Taxonomy 1041C0700X

Record details

NPI number1912279373
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials PHD , LCSW
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedFebruary 1, 2012
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 1, 2012

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