NORTHERN WATERS COUNSELING GROUP
NPI 1689113227
Counselor in Alpena, MI

NPI Status: Active since February 15, 2017

Contact Information

112 ARBOR LN
ALPENA, MI
ZIP 49707
Phone: (989) 340-2131

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  • Counselor
  • Accepts Insurance

About NORTHERN WATERS COUNSELING GROUP

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Northern Waters Counseling Group, a provider established in Alpena, Michigan operating as a Counselor. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689113227 assigned on February 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101Y00000X with license number 6401015574 (MI). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. Northern Waters Counseling Group operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mrs. Dawn Elizabeth Waters Ma, Lpc, Ncc (Owner/clinician)

NPI
1689113227
Provider Name
NORTHERN WATERS COUNSELING GROUP
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
112 ARBOR LN ALPENA, MI 49707
Location Phone
(989) 340-2131
Mailing Address
112 ARBOR LN ALPENA, MI 49707
Mailing Phone
(989) 340-2131
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
02-15-2017
Last Update Date
11-20-2023
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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

Taxonomy Code
101Y00000X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
6401015574
License State
MI
Taxonomy Description
A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Saver - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Value - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver Saver - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Value - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Secure - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Value - PPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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

MRS. DAWN ELIZABETH WATERS MA, LPC, NCC

Authorized Official Title
OWNER/CLINICIAN
Authorized Official Phone
(989) 340-2131

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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 1689113227, 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
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 8 → 16 → 7 1 → 2 3 → 6 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 4 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1689113227.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Counselor (Professional)
112 ARBOR LN
ALPENA, MI 49707
Counselor (Professional)
112 ARBOR LN
ALPENA, MI 49707

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689113227, enumerated as an "organization" on February 15, 2017.

The provider is located at 112 ARBOR LN ALPENA, MI 49707 and the phone number is (989) 340-2131.

Counselor with taxonomy code 101Y00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.