VALERIE JEAN PALMER-FITCH
NPI 1285125187
Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) in West Des Moines, IA

NPI Status: Active since May 25, 2018

Contact Information

1211 VINE ST STE 2230
WEST DES MOINES, IA
ZIP 50265
Phone: (515) 619-6976

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

About VALERIE PALMER-FITCH

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Valerie Palmer-fitch, a provider established in West Des Moines, Iowa with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in addiction (substance use disorder) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1285125187 assigned on May 2018. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YA0400X with license number 18019 (IA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1285125187
Provider Name
VALERIE JEAN PALMER-FITCH
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1211 VINE ST STE 2230 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
Location Phone
(515) 619-6976
Mailing Address
1211 VINE ST STE 2230 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265
Mailing Phone
(515) 619-6976
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-25-2018
Last Update Date
05-25-2018
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A Substance Abuse or Addiction Counselor like Valerie Palmer-fitch 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.
18019
License State
IA

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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 1285125187, we treat the final digit (7) 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 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).

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
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
7
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 5 → 10 → 1 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 53

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

The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 53 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1285125187.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1285125187, enumerated as an "individual" on May 25, 2018.

The provider is located at 1211 VINE ST STE 2230 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265 and the phone number is (515) 619-6976.

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