RICKIE BLEDSOE
NPI 1184177222
Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) in Texarkana, TX

NPI Status: Active since July 25, 2016

Contact Information

2435 COLLEGE DR
TEXARKANA, TX
ZIP 75501
Phone: (903) 255-1241
Fax: (903) 223-8407

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Counselor
  • Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
  • Accepts Insurance

About RICKIE BLEDSOE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Rickie Bledsoe, a provider established in Texarkana, Texas with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in addiction (substance use disorder) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1184177222 assigned on July 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YA0400X with license number 11135 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.

NPI
1184177222
Provider Name
RICKIE BLEDSOE
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
2435 COLLEGE DR TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Location Phone
(903) 255-1241
Location Fax
(903) 223-8407
Mailing Address
2435 COLLEGE DR TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Mailing Phone
(903) 255-1241
Mailing Fax
(903) 223-8407
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-25-2016
Last Update Date
07-25-2016
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A Substance Abuse or Addiction Counselor like Rickie Bledsoe 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

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Counselor Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

Taxonomy Code
101YA0400X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
11135
License State
TX

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
11135OTHER (01)TXLCDC

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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 1184177222, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
2
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 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 4 + 24 = 58

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

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1184177222.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Counselor (Professional)
2435 COLLEGE DR
TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Counselor
2435 COLLEGE DR
TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Counselor (Professional)
2435 COLLEGE DR
TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2435 COLLEGE DR
TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
2435 COLLEGE DR
TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Counselor (Professional)
2435 COLLEGE DR
TEXARKANA, TX 75501
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
2435 COLLEGE DR
TEXARKANA, TX 75501

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1184177222, enumerated as an "individual" on July 25, 2016.

The provider is located at 2435 COLLEGE DR TEXARKANA, TX 75501 and the phone number is (903) 255-1241.

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

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Medicare and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.