Tamara Richardson, LMSW
Tamara Richardson, LMSW is a provider specialising in Social Worker in Covington, LA, registered under NPI 1003752676. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Covington, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Oct 23, 2026. Parking is available about 0.30 mi away. A pharmacy sits 384 ft from the entrance (Walgreens), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.29 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Pharmacy Walgreens 384 ft ~2 min
Coffee Fat Spoon Cafe 0.26 mi ~6 min
71170 Highway 21, Covington 70433
Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
Restaurant Pot and Paddle Jambalaya Kitchen 0.26 mi ~6 min
Restaurant The Charm Thai Bistro 0.26 mi ~6 min
Parking 0.27 mi ~6 min
Restaurant Journey Ramen 0.27 mi ~6 min
Coffee Kung Fu Tea 0.29 mi ~6 min
Parking 0.30 mi ~6 min
Parking 0.30 mi ~7 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 15636 | LA | Social Worker primary |
This provider holds licence 15636 issued in LA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Social Worker covers
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 104100000X
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003752676 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Last updated | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Female |
| Credential | LMSW |
| Practice address |
70380 HIGHWAY 21 STE 2-265 Covington, LA 70433 (901) 289-5244 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
Sum = 54 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 6 · actual last digit = 6
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.