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WATSON CHILDREN'S SHELTER
NPI 1306776083
Clinic/Center - Adolescent and Children Mental Health in Missoula, MT

NPI Status: Active since May 22, 2026

Contact Information

4978 BUCKHOUSE LN
MISSOULA, MT
ZIP 59804
Phone: (406) 549-0058

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Table of Contents

  1. NPI Profile Information
  2. Primary Taxonomy
  3. Authorized Official
  4. NPI Validation
  5. Frequently Asked Questions
  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Adolescent and Children Mental Health

About WATSON CHILDREN'S SHELTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Watson Children's Shelter, a provider established in Missoula, Montana operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in adolescent and children mental health . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1306776083 assigned on May 2026. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QM0855X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated May 2026. The authorized official of this NPI record is Erin Stacy Houge Lcsw (Executive Director)

NPI
1306776083
Provider Name
WATSON CHILDREN'S SHELTER
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
4978 BUCKHOUSE LN MISSOULA, MT 59804
Location Phone
(406) 549-0058
Mailing Address
4978 BUCKHOUSE LN MISSOULA, MT 59804
Mailing Phone
(406) 549-0058
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
05-22-2026
Last Update Date
05-22-2026
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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

Clinic/Center Adolescent and Children Mental Health

Taxonomy Code
261QM0855X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Description
An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing diagnostic, treatment, and prescriptive services related to mental and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents. Services may be provided to parents and family members of the patient in the form of conjoint, group, or individual therapy, and education and/or training.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

ERIN STACY HOUGE LCSW

Authorized Official Title
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Authorized Official Phone
(406) 549-0058

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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 1306776083, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
3
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 0 → 0 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1306776083.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WATSON CHILDREN'S SHELTER's NPI number?

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1306776083, enumerated as an "organization" on May 22, 2026.

Where is the provider located?

The provider is located at 4978 BUCKHOUSE LN MISSOULA, MT 59804 and the phone number is (406) 549-0058.

What is the provider's specialty?

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QM0855X and a focus in Adolescent and Children Mental Health.