ROBERT L HOWARD PHD
NPI 1306942388
Counselor - Mental Health in Lancaster, CA

NPI Status: Active since September 16, 2006

Contact Information

43713 20TH ST W
STE 5
LANCASTER, CA
ZIP 93534
Phone: (661) 948-0871
Fax: (661) 948-0872

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Counselor
  • Mental Health

About ROBERT HOWARD

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Robert Howard, a provider established in Lancaster, California with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in mental health . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1306942388 assigned on September 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YM0800X with license number PSY11758 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1306942388
Provider Name
ROBERT L HOWARD PHD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
43713 20TH ST W STE 5 LANCASTER, CA 93534
Location Phone
(661) 948-0871
Location Fax
(661) 948-0872
Mailing Address
43713 20TH ST W STE 5 LANCASTER, CA 93534
Mailing Phone
(661) 948-0871
Mailing Fax
(661) 948-0872
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-16-2006
Last Update Date
01-03-2018
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A mental health counselor like Robert Howard provides treatment to individuals, families, couples, and groups for mental and emotional health issues and relationship problems. Mental health counselors treat clients with a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, stress, and suicidal impulses.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Counselor Mental Health

Taxonomy Code
101YM0800X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
PSY11758
License State
CA

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
PSY11758OTHER (01)CALICENSED CLINICAL PSYCH

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Psychotherapy, 1 hour

Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.

This service was performed 492 times for 14 patients

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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 1306942388, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
8
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 9 → 18 → 9 2 → 4 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 + 8 + 4 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1306942388.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Marriage & Family Therapist
43713 20TH ST W, SUITE 5
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology)
43713 20TH ST W, #1
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Clinic/Center (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI))
43713 20TH ST W, 1
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Marriage & Family Therapist
43713 20TH ST W, SUITE E
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Psychologist (Clinical)
43713 20TH ST W, SUITE 5
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
43713 20TH ST W
LANCASTER, CA 93534
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
43713 20TH ST W, #5
LANCASTER, CA 93534

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1306942388, enumerated as an "individual" on September 16, 2006.

The provider is located at 43713 20TH ST W STE 5 LANCASTER, CA 93534 and the phone number is (661) 948-0871.

Counselor with taxonomy code 101YM0800X and a focus in Mental Health.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.