KENNETH CHRIS RACHAL PHD, MP
NPI 1871590067
Psychologist - Prescribing (Medical) in Thibodaux, LA

NPI Status: Active since July 01, 2005

Contact Information

142A RUE MARGUERITE
THIBODAUX, LA
ZIP 70301
Phone: (985) 625-0023
Fax: (985) 625-0022

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 26
  • Psychologist
  • Prescribing (Medical)
  • Accepts Insurance
  • May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About KENNETH RACHAL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kenneth Rachal, a provider established in Thibodaux, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Psychologist, focusing in prescribing (medical) and more than 26 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1871590067 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103TP0016X with license number MP.0014 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1871590067
Provider Name
KENNETH CHRIS RACHAL PHD, MP
Other Name
DR. K. CHRIS RACHAL PHD, MP
Other Name Type
Professional Name (2)
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
142A RUE MARGUERITE THIBODAUX, LA 70301
Location Phone
(985) 625-0023
Location Fax
(985) 625-0022
Mailing Address
142A RUE MARGUERITE THIBODAUX, LA 70301
Mailing Phone
(985) 625-0023
Mailing Fax
(985) 625-0022
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2000
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-01-2005
Last Update Date
05-01-2014
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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

Psychologist Prescribing (Medical)

Taxonomy Code
103TP0016X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
MP.0014
License State
LA
Taxonomy Description
A licensed, doctoral-level psychologist authorized to prescribe and has undergone specialized education and training in preparation for prescriptive practice and has passed an examination accepted by the state board of psychology relevant to establishing competence for prescribing, and has received from the state board of psychology a current certificate granting prescriptive authority, which has not been revoked or suspended.

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)
1103G00000XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Clinical Neuropsychologist

895 (LA)
2103TC1900XBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Psychologist
Counseling

895 (LA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - PPO
  • Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - PPO
  • Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 - PPO
  • Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 - PPO
  • Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
  • Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
5DU94MEDICARE UPIN (02)LA 
1130354MEDICAID (05)LA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Kenneth Rachal is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.

Kenneth Rachal is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging and Durable Medical Equipment (DME).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385799444

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20090902000224

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Maybe

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

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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 1871590067, 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 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 0 → 0 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 53

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

The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 53 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1871590067.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Counselor (Professional)
142A RUE MARGUERITE
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
Counselor (Mental Health)
142A RUE MARGUERITE
THIBODAUX, LA 70301
Counselor (Mental Health)
142A RUE MARGUERITE
THIBODAUX, LA 70301

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1871590067, enumerated as an "individual" on July 01, 2005.

The provider is located at 142A RUE MARGUERITE THIBODAUX, LA 70301 and the phone number is (985) 625-0023.

Psychologist with taxonomy code 103TP0016X and a focus in Prescribing (Medical).

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.