DR. JOHN PHILIP EPLING M.D.
NPI 1871786137
Counselor - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) in Shreveport, LA
NPI Status: Active since August 21, 2007
Contact Information
2303 LINE AVE
SHREVEPORT, LA
ZIP 71104
Phone: (318) 222-3333
Fax: (318) 222-3377
- Individual
- Male
- Counselor
- Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About JOHN EPLING
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Epling, a provider established in Shreveport, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Counselor, focusing in addiction (substance use disorder) . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1871786137 assigned on August 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 101YA0400X with license number MD008850 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1871786137
- Provider Name
- DR. JOHN PHILIP EPLING M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2303 LINE AVE SHREVEPORT, LA 71104
- Location Phone
- (318) 222-3333
- Location Fax
- (318) 222-3377
- Mailing Address
- 2303 LINE AVE SHREVEPORT, LA 71104
- Mailing Phone
- (318) 222-3333
- Mailing Fax
- (318) 222-3377
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 08-21-2007
- Last Update Date
- 08-21-2007
- Code Navigator
A Substance Abuse or Addiction Counselor like John Epling 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.
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. John Epling opted out of Medicare effective on 06-01-2016 until 06-01-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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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.
- MD008850
- License State
- LA
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
John Epling 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, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
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
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 06-01-2016
Opt-Out End Date: 06-01-2026
Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes
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): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
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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 1871786137, 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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1871786137, enumerated as an "individual" on August 21, 2007.
The provider is located at 2303 LINE AVE SHREVEPORT, LA 71104 and the phone number is (318) 222-3333.
Counselor with taxonomy code 101YA0400X and a focus in Addiction (Substance Use Disorder).
