LAB CLINICO GUAYAMA/LAB PLAZA GUAYAMA
NPI 1184636631
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Guayama, PR
NPI Status: Active since August 13, 2006
Contact Information
47 CALLE BALDORIOTY W
GUAYAMA, PR
ZIP 00784
Phone: (787) 864-3636
- Organization
- Clinical Medical Laboratory
- CLIA Number: 40D0658093
- CLIA Cert. Type: Independent
- CLIA Exp. Date: 01-24-2026
About LAB CLINICO GUAYAMA/LAB PLAZA GUAYAMA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lab Clinico Guayama/lab Plaza Guayama, a provider established in Guayama, Puerto Rico operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1184636631 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X with license number 378 (PR). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Lab Clinico Guayama/lab Plaza Guayama. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mrs. Carmen Buitrago Msmt (Director)
- NPI
- 1184636631
- Provider Legal Name
- HERNANDEZ BUITRAGO & SONS INC
- Other Organization Name
- LAB CLINICO GUAYAMA/LAB PLAZA GUAYAMA
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 47 CALLE BALDORIOTY W GUAYAMA, PR 00784
- Location Phone
- (787) 864-3636
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 2308 GUAYAMA, PR 00785
- Mailing Phone
- (787) 864-3636
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-13-2006
- Last Update Date
- 08-22-2020
- Code Navigator
Establishments like Lab Clinico Guayama/lab Plaza Guayama 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
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Clinical Medical Laboratory
- Taxonomy Code
- 291U00000X
- Type
- Laboratories
- License No.
- 378
- License State
- PR
- 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.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 291U00000X | Laboratories | Clinical Medical Laboratory | 898 (PR) |
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.
Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh)
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
Hemoglobin a1c level
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated
Vitamin d-3 level
A basic group blood test measures the levels of certain chemicals in your blood, including calcium. This helps assess your overall health and detect potential problems. The procedure involves drawing a small amount of blood from your arm, which is then analyzed in a lab.
This service was performed 15 times for 12 patientsA comprehensive group of blood chemicals test, also known as a comprehensive metabolic panel, is a blood test that measures your sugar level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. This helps to check your body's overall health.
This service was performed 26 times for 17 patientsA lipid panel is a blood test that measures fats and fatty substances, such as cholesterol and triglycerides. These substances are used by your body as a source of energy. High levels can lead to health issues, including heart disease.
This service was performed 31 times for 17 patientsA TSH blood test measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone in your body. This hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and regulates how your thyroid works. It's a simple procedure where a small amount of blood is drawn from your arm for analysis.
This service was performed 27 times for 16 patientsA Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
This service was performed 25 times for 16 patientsHemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
This service was performed 20 times for 14 patientsThis procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
This service was performed 49 times for 19 patientsA manual urinalysis test with automated microscopic examination is a lab process that checks your urine for health indicators. It involves a machine scanning your sample to identify any abnormal elements, which can assist in diagnosing various conditions.
This service was performed 29 times for 15 patientsA Vitamin D-3 level test measures the amount of Vitamin D-3, a crucial nutrient, in your body. This test helps identify if your levels are too low or too high. Low levels may lead to bone weakness, while high levels could harm your kidneys. It's a simple blood test.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 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
- 40D0658093
- Facility Type
- Independent
- Certificate Effective Date
- January 25, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- January 24, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- MR. GERARDO I. HERNANDEZ
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Lab Clinico Guayama/lab Plaza Guayama 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 1184636631, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).
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 59 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 1184636631, enumerated as an "organization" on August 13, 2006.
The provider is located at 47 CALLE BALDORIOTY W GUAYAMA, PR 00784 and the phone number is (787) 864-3636.
Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.
