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Shepherd'S Touch Counseling Center

Community/Behavioral Health Agency in Columbus, MS · enumerated 2007 · authorized official Walt Porter, Head Counselor.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1811179823

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)

Legal business name Shepherd'S Touch Counseling Center

Practice address 602 Main Street, Columbus, MS, 39701

Phone (662) 244-5552

Fax (622) 328-1406

Enumeration date Nov 30, 2007

Last updated in NPPES Jun 16, 2008

Taxonomy & classification

251S00000X Community/Behavioral Health Agency Agencies · License LPC#0050 (MS) Primary

Authorized official

Name Walt Porter

Title Head Counselor

Phone (662) 244-5552

What is an NPI number?

A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of organization is Shepherd'S Touch Counseling Center?

Shepherd'S Touch Counseling Center is registered in NPPES as a Community/Behavioral Health Agency (its primary provider taxonomy).

What is a Type 2 NPI?

A Type 2 NPI identifies an organization (group practice, hospital, pharmacy, lab), while Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers. Organizations bill under their Type 2 NPI.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-06-16.