MICHAEL METZ LAC
NPI 1174796809
Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) in Covington, LA

NPI Status: Active since April 02, 2008

Contact Information

19404 N 10TH ST
COVINGTON, LA
ZIP 70433
Phone: (985) 871-1380

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Counselor
  • Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

About MICHAEL METZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Metz, a provider established in Covington, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in addiction (substance use disorder) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1174796809 assigned on April 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YA0400X with license number 2061 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1174796809
Provider Name
MICHAEL METZ LAC
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
19404 N 10TH ST COVINGTON, LA 70433
Location Phone
(985) 871-1380
Mailing Address
19404 NORTH 10TH ST. COVINGTON, LA 70433
Mailing Phone
(985) 871-1380
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-02-2008
Last Update Date
04-02-2008
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A Substance Abuse or Addiction Counselor like Michael Metz advices patients who experience alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, mental health issues, or other mental or behavioral problems. Substance Abuse counselors provide treatment and support to help clients recover from addiction or modify problem behaviors. Many counselors incorporate the principles of 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). They educate clients how to cope with stress and life’s issues in ways that help them recover. Counselors also help patients improve their personal relationships and find ways to discuss their addiction or other problems with family and friends.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Counselor Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

Taxonomy Code
101YA0400X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
2061
License State
LA

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1174796809, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 0 + 24 = 61

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1174796809.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 7 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Social Worker (Clinical)
19404 N 10TH ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
19404 N 10TH ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
Social Worker (Clinical)
19404 N 10TH ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
19404 N 10TH ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
Registered Nurse (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
19404 N 10TH ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
19404 N 10TH ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder)
19404 N 10TH ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1174796809, enumerated as an "individual" on April 02, 2008.

The provider is located at 19404 N 10TH ST COVINGTON, LA 70433 and the phone number is (985) 871-1380.

Counselor with taxonomy code 101YA0400X and a focus in Addiction (Substance Use Disorder).