DOUGLAS JAMES SHIMMEL LPC
NPI 1710252192
Counselor - Professional in Birmingham, MI

NPI Status: Active since March 19, 2012

Contact Information

950 E MAPLE RD STE 122
BIRMINGHAM, MI
ZIP 48009
Phone: (248) 821-2981
Fax: (248) 282-5228

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Counselor
  • Professional
  • Accepts Insurance

About DOUGLAS SHIMMEL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Douglas Shimmel, a provider established in Birmingham, Michigan with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in professional . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1710252192 assigned on March 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YP2500X with license number 6401012954 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1710252192
Provider Name
DOUGLAS JAMES SHIMMEL LPC
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
950 E MAPLE RD STE 122 BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009
Location Phone
(248) 821-2981
Location Fax
(248) 282-5228
Mailing Address
2329 HARVARD RD BERKLEY, MI 48072
Mailing Phone
(248) 821-2981
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-19-2012
Last Update Date
07-21-2022
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Secondary Locations

  • 2122 15 Mile Rd Suite B
    Sterling Heights, MI 48310
    (586) 264-3692

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 Professional

Taxonomy Code
101YP2500X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
6401012954
License State
MI

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Blue Cross� Local HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Local HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Local HMO Silver Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Local HMO Silver Saver - HMO
  • 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� 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
  • MHP Bronze - HMO
  • MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) - HMO
  • MHP Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
  • MHP Gold - HMO
  • MHP Gold Standard - HMO
  • MHP Silver Exchange - HMO
  • MHP Silver Exchange Rewards - HMO
  • MHP Silver Standard - HMO
  • MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic - HMO
  • Bronze Classic 4700 - EPO
  • Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
  • Gold Classic Standard - EPO
  • Gold Elite Saver Plus - EPO
  • Silver Classic - EPO
  • Silver Classic Standard - EPO
  • Silver Simple PCP Saver - EPO
  • MyPriority Balanced Silver - HMO
  • MyPriority Balanced Silver Bronson Healthcare Partners - HMO
  • MyPriority Balanced Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Balanced Silver Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
  • MyPriority Balanced Silver Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Balanced Silver Trinity Health East Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Enhanced Gold Bronson Healthcare Partners - HMO
  • MyPriority Enhanced Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network - HMO
  • MyPriority Enhanced Gold Corewell Health West Michigan Network (Allegan, Barry) - HMO
  • MyPriority Enhanced Gold Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Essential+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO

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

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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 1710252192, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
2
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 2 → 4 2 → 4 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 2 + 0 + 4 + 5 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 58

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

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1710252192.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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

Clinic/Center (Adult Mental Health)
950 E MAPLE RD STE 122
BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710252192, enumerated as an "individual" on March 19, 2012.

The provider is located at 950 E MAPLE RD STE 122 BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 and the phone number is (248) 821-2981.

Counselor with taxonomy code 101YP2500X and a focus in Professional.

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