MARGARITA CRUZ GONZALEZ LAB CLINICO ARECIBO
NPI 1306016456
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Arecibo, PR

NPI Status: Active since March 05, 2008

Contact Information

KM 63.1
BO CANDELARIA
ARECIBO, PR
ZIP 00612
Phone: (787) 881-0436

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Clinical Medical Laboratory

About MARGARITA CRUZ GONZALEZ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Margarita Cruz Gonzalez, a provider established in Arecibo, Puerto Rico with a medical specialization in Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1306016456 assigned on March 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X with license number 832 (PR). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1306016456
Provider Name
MARGARITA CRUZ GONZALEZ LAB CLINICO ARECIBO
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
KM 63.1 BO CANDELARIA ARECIBO, PR 00612
Location Phone
(787) 881-0436
Mailing Address
PO BOX 568 SABANA HOYOS, PR 00688
Mailing Phone
(787) 881-0436
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-05-2008
Last Update Date
05-23-2024
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Providers like Margarita Cruz Gonzalez work at 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.

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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.
832
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.

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, comprehensive group of blood chemicals

A 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 21 times for 11 patients

Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)

A 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 19 times for 11 patients

Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count

A 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 22 times for 12 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample

This 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 34 times for 16 patients

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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 1306016456, we treat the final digit (6) 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 44. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 44 = 6).

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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
6
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

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.

1 → 2 0 → 0 0 → 0 6 → 12 → 3 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 3 + 0 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 44

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 44 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 44 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1306016456.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1306016456, enumerated as an "individual" on March 05, 2008.

The provider is located at KM 63.1 BO CANDELARIA ARECIBO, PR 00612 and the phone number is (787) 881-0436.

Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.