HEALTHY START INC
NPI 1508021155
Doula in Pittsburgh, PA

NPI Status: Active since July 23, 2008

Contact Information

400 N LEXINGTON AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15208
Phone: (412) 247-4009
Fax: (412) 247-1877

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About HEALTHY START INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Healthy Start Inc, a provider established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operating as a Doula. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1508021155 assigned on July 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 374J00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated January 2026. The authorized official of this NPI record is Ms. Jada Shirriel Ms (Chief Executive Officer)

NPI
1508021155
Provider Name
HEALTHY START INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
400 N LEXINGTON AVE PITTSBURGH, PA 15208
Location Phone
(412) 247-4009
Location Fax
(412) 247-1877
Mailing Address
400 N LEXINGTON AVE PITTSBURGH, PA 15208
Mailing Phone
(412) 247-4009
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
07-23-2008
Last Update Date
01-20-2026
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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

Doula

Taxonomy Code
374J00000X
Type
Nursing Service Related Providers
Taxonomy Description
Doulas work in a variety of settings and have been trained to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and just after birth and/or provide emotional and practical support to a mother during the postpartum period.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1163WL0100XNursing Service Providers

Registered Nurse
Lactation Consultant

 
2172V00000XOther Service Providers

Community Health Worker

 
3174N00000XOther Service Providers

Lactation Consultant, Non-RN

 
4251B00000XAgencies

Case Management

001875369 (PA)
5261QC1500XAmbulatory Health Care Facilities

Clinic/Center
Community Health

 

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

MS. JADA SHIRRIEL MS

Authorized Official Title
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Authorized Official Phone
(412) 723-1373

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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 1508021155, we treat the final digit (5) 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 45. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 45 = 5).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 0 + 8 + 0 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 45

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

The next multiple of ten after 45 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 45 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1508021155.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Doula
400 N LEXINGTON AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15208

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508021155, enumerated as an "organization" on July 23, 2008.

The provider is located at 400 N LEXINGTON AVE PITTSBURGH, PA 15208 and the phone number is (412) 247-4009.

Doula with taxonomy code 374J00000X.