SHEMEELA GAIL JOHNSON
NPI 1619688637
Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) in Baton Rouge, LA

NPI Status: Active since December 09, 2022

Contact Information

7485 OAKLEAF DR
BATON ROUGE, LA
ZIP 70812
Phone: (225) 930-5056
Fax: (225) 930-5162

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

About SHEMEELA JOHNSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Shemeela Johnson, a provider established in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in addiction (substance use disorder) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1619688637 assigned on December 2022. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YA0400X with license number CIT-6003 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated May 2026.

NPI
1619688637
Provider Name
SHEMEELA GAIL JOHNSON
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
7485 OAKLEAF DR BATON ROUGE, LA 70812
Location Phone
(225) 930-5056
Location Fax
(225) 930-5162
Mailing Address
8040 STONESHIRE DR BATON ROUGE, LA 70818
Mailing Phone
(225) 223-0365
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
12-09-2022
Last Update Date
05-23-2026
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A Substance Abuse or Addiction Counselor like Shemeela Johnson 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

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

Counselor Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)

Taxonomy Code
101YA0400X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
CIT-6003
License State
LA

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)
1163WP0809XNursing Service Providers

Registered Nurse
Psychiatric/Mental Health, Adult

RN141382 (LA)
2363LF0000XPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Nurse Practitioner
Family

245066 (LA)

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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 1619688637, 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 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
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 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 1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 8 → 16 → 7 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 24 = 73

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

The next multiple of ten after 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 73 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1619688637.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Community/Behavioral Health
7485 OAKLEAF DR
BATON ROUGE, LA 70812

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1619688637, enumerated as an "individual" on December 09, 2022.

The provider is located at 7485 OAKLEAF DR BATON ROUGE, LA 70812 and the phone number is (225) 930-5056.

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