2026 NPPES data Counseling Psychologist NPI 1457840811 PH.D.
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LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D.

Counseling Psychologist in BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D. is a Counseling Psychologist ([object Object]) practicing in BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana .

What stands out: LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D. specializes in Counseling Psychologist and practices in BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2018

NPI 1457840811

Primary specialty

Counseling Psychologist

Mid-sized

7,896 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Counseling Psychologist compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Counseling Psychologist share within Louisiana

1. Counseling Psychologist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Counseling Psychologist share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Counseling Psychologist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Counseling Psychologist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Counseling Psychologist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Counseling Psychologist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D. is a Counseling Psychologist provider practicing in BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PH.D.. NPI: 1457840811. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Counseling Psychologist provider holding PH.D. credentials at 243 CURTISS RD STE 100, BARKSDALE AFB, LA, 71110, with a listed phone of (318) 456-6600. NPI 1457840811 was issued on 05/01/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SIMPKINS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Counseling Psychologist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Counseling Psychologist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,896 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 744 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

243 CURTISS RD STE 100
BARKSDALE AFB, LA 71110

Provider Details

NPI 1457840811
Specialty Counseling Psychologist
Credentials PH.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/01/2018

Counseling Psychologist Overview

How LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D. fits within the Counseling Psychologist landscape nationally.

7,896
Counseling Psychologist Providers in US
54
States with Counseling Psychologist
744
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Counseling Psychologist Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SIMPKINS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D.'s specialty?
LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D. specializes in Counseling Psychologist and practices in BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana. Credentials: PH.D..
Where is LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D. located?
LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D. is located at 243 CURTISS RD STE 100, BARKSDALE AFB, LA, 71110. Phone: (318) 456-6600.
What is LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D.'s NPI number?
LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457840811, issued on 05/01/2018.
How many Counseling Psychologist providers are there in the US?
There are 7,896 Counseling Psychologist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Counseling Psychologist provider writes 744 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D. accept Medicare?
LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D.'s credentials?
LAURA SIMPKINS, PH.D.'s NPI is 1457840811 with credentials PH.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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