RHODE ISLAND STATE HEALTH LABORATORIES
NPI 1174690887
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Providence, RI
NPI Status: Active since November 29, 2006
Contact Information
50 ORMS ST
PROVIDENCE, RI
ZIP 02904
Phone: (401) 222-5600
Fax: (401) 222-6985
- Organization
- Clinical Medical Laboratory
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 41D0709206
- CLIA Cert. Type: Public Health Laboratories
- CLIA Exp. Date: 07-20-2027
About RHODE ISLAND STATE HEALTH LABORATORIES
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Rhode Island State Health Laboratories, a provider established in Providence, Rhode Island operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1174690887 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X with license number LCI00216 (RI). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Rhode Island State Health Laboratories. The authorized official of this NPI record is Glen Gallagher Phd (Lab Director)
- NPI
- 1174690887
- Provider Legal Name
- STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
- Other Organization Name
- RHODE ISLAND STATE HEALTH LABORATORIES
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 50 ORMS ST PROVIDENCE, RI 02904
- Location Phone
- (401) 222-5600
- Location Fax
- (401) 222-6985
- Mailing Address
- 50 ORMS ST PROVIDENCE, RI 02904
- Mailing Phone
- (401) 222-5600
- Mailing Fax
- (401) 222-6985
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-29-2006
- Last Update Date
- 10-11-2023
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Establishments like Rhode Island State Health Laboratories are healthcare facilities that may perform a wide range of laboratory procedures, assisted by doctors and medical technologists. Laboratories can be categorized according to their function as common diagnostic labs or specialty labs that conduct specialized or confirmatory tests. Different clinical laboratories could specialize in clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, hematology, serology, clinical microscopy, cytopathology, molecular biology, or public health. Please inquire directly with this provider to confirm their test menu.
Clinical labs in the U.S. that perform human testing are regulated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program. The purpose of the CLIA program is to guarantee the quality of laboratory testing. This provider has a CLIA number assigned, and undergoes regular inspections to ensure compliance and quality.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Clinical Medical Laboratory
- Taxonomy Code
- 291U00000X
- Type
- Laboratories
- License No.
- LCI00216
- License State
- RI
- Taxonomy Description
- (1) A clinical laboratory is a facility for the biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immunohematological, hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological, or other examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, human beings. These examinations also include procedures to determine, measure, or otherwise describe the presence or absence of various substances or organisms in the body. Facilities only collecting or preparing specimens (or both) or only serving as a mailing service and not performing testing are not considered clinical laboratories. (2) Any facility that examines materials from the human body for purposes of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of, the health of human beings. Typical divisions of a clinical laboratory include hematology, cytology, bacteriology, histology, biochemistry, medical toxicology, and serology.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- NH Local Choice HMO Bronze 8000 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
- NH Local Choice HMO Gold + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
- NH Local Choice HMO Gold 1400 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
- NH Local Choice HMO HSA Bronze 6000 - HMO
- NH Local Choice HMO Silver 3500 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
- NH Local Choice HMO Silver 5000 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
- NH Local HMO Bronze 7500 Standard + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
- NH Local HMO Gold 2000 Standard + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
- NH Local HMO Silver 6000 Standard + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
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.
Concentration of specimen for infectious agents
Culture for acid-fast bacilli
Special fluorescent and/or acid fast stain for microorganism
Concentration of specimen for infectious agents is a lab procedure that helps detect the presence of harmful microbes in a sample. It involves enhancing the number of these agents to a detectable level. This aids in diagnosing diseases, ensuring accurate and timely treatment.
This service was performed 26 times for 15 patientsA culture for acid-fast bacilli is a lab test that checks for bacteria that are hard to stain and resistant to acid. These bacteria, including the one that causes tuberculosis, can be identified through this culture. It involves collecting a sample, often sputum, which is then processed in a lab.
This service was performed 25 times for 15 patientsA special fluorescent or acid-fast stain for microorganisms is a lab procedure to identify specific bacteria in a sample. This technique uses special dyes that cause bacteria to glow under a microscope or resist decolorization, aiding in their detection.
This service was performed 26 times for 15 patientsCLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 41D0709206
- Facility Type
- Public Health Laboratories
- Certificate Effective Date
- July 21, 2025
- Certificate Expiration Date
- July 20, 2027
- Laboratory Director
- DR. RICHARD C. HUARD
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Rhode Island State Health Laboratories after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements. This type of certificate is issued to laboratories that perform nonwaived (moderate and/or high complexity) testing.
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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 1174690887, 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 1174690887, enumerated as an "organization" on November 29, 2006.
The provider is located at 50 ORMS ST PROVIDENCE, RI 02904 and the phone number is (401) 222-5600.
Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
