JODY NICHOLS
NPI 1679124739
Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) in Vidalia, LA

NPI Status: Active since September 20, 2019

Contact Information

806 CARTER ST
VIDALIA, LA
ZIP 71373
Phone: (318) 734-0034
Fax: (601) 493-5898

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

About JODY NICHOLS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jody Nichols, a provider established in Vidalia, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in addiction (substance use disorder) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679124739 assigned on September 2019. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YA0400X with license number CIT-5033 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1679124739
Provider Name
JODY NICHOLS
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
806 CARTER ST VIDALIA, LA 71373
Location Phone
(318) 734-0034
Location Fax
(601) 493-5898
Mailing Address
806 CARTER ST VIDALIA, LA 71373
Mailing Phone
(318) 734-0034
Mailing Fax
(601) 493-5898
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
09-20-2019
Last Update Date
02-04-2021
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A Substance Abuse or Addiction Counselor like Jody Nichols 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.
CIT-5033
License State
LA

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
5033OTHER (01)LASTATE OF LOUISIANA ADDICTIVE DISORDER REGULATORY AUTHORITY

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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 1679124739, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 8 + 7 + 6 + 24 = 71

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

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1679124739.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Counselor (Mental Health)
806 CARTER ST
VIDALIA, LA 71373
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
806 CARTER ST
VIDALIA, LA 71373

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679124739, enumerated as an "individual" on September 20, 2019.

The provider is located at 806 CARTER ST VIDALIA, LA 71373 and the phone number is (318) 734-0034.

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

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