SHEILA RICHMAN
NPI 1477563856
Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) in Bensalem, PA

NPI Status: Active since August 09, 2006

Contact Information

4802 NESHAMINY BLVD
BENSALEM, PA
ZIP 19020
Phone: (215) 752-2287
Fax: (215) 752-7094

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

About SHEILA RICHMAN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sheila Richman, a provider established in Bensalem, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in addiction (substance use disorder) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1477563856 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YA0400X with license number 039 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1477563856
Provider Name
SHEILA RICHMAN
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4802 NESHAMINY BLVD BENSALEM, PA 19020
Location Phone
(215) 752-2287
Location Fax
(215) 752-7094
Mailing Address
4802 NESHAMINY BLVD BENSALEM, PA 19020
Mailing Phone
(215) 752-2287
Mailing Fax
(215) 752-7094
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-09-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A Substance Abuse or Addiction Counselor like Sheila Richman 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.
039
License State
PA

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1062705OTHER (01)PACIGNA

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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 1477563856, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
6
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 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1477563856.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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BENSALEM, PA 19020
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BENSALEM, PA 19020
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1477563856, enumerated as an "individual" on August 09, 2006.

The provider is located at 4802 NESHAMINY BLVD BENSALEM, PA 19020 and the phone number is (215) 752-2287.

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

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