DR. DONTHAMSETTY APPA RAO MD
NPI 1144241902
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Valley, AL
NPI Status: Active since July 21, 2006
Contact Information
4800 48TH ST
VALLEY, AL
ZIP 36854
Phone: (334) 756-9356
Fax: (334) 756-9356
- Individual
- Male
- Pathology
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
About DONTHAMSETTY RAO
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Donthamsetty Rao, a provider established in Valley, Alabama with a medical specialization in Pathology, focusing in anatomic pathology & clinical pathology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1144241902 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZP0102X with license number 7656 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1144241902
- Provider Name
- DR. DONTHAMSETTY APPA RAO MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 4800 48TH ST VALLEY, AL 36854
- Location Phone
- (334) 756-9356
- Location Fax
- (334) 756-9356
- Mailing Address
- 4800 48TH ST VALLEY, AL 36854
- Mailing Phone
- (334) 756-9356
- Mailing Fax
- (334) 756-9356
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-21-2006
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207ZP0102X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 7656
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51011803RAO | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | AL | |
| C75633 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 00266901A | MEDICAID (05) | GA |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
This service was performed 109 times for 37 patientsThis service involves coloring specimen slides in a special way to help identify organisms. The colors make different parts of the organism stand out. Afterward, a detailed interpretation and report on the findings are provided.
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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 1144241902, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).
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 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1144241902, enumerated as an "individual" on July 21, 2006.
The provider is located at 4800 48TH ST VALLEY, AL 36854 and the phone number is (334) 756-9356.
Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X and a focus in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
