PATHOLOGY LAB OF GEORGIA, LLC
NPI 1497888499
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Decatur, GA
NPI Status: Active since March 13, 2007
Contact Information
428 WINN CT
DECATUR, GA
ZIP 30030
Phone: (404) 917-1770
Fax: (404) 446-0296
- Organization
- Clinical Medical Laboratory
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 11D1068102
- CLIA Cert. Type: Practitioner Other
- CLIA Exp. Date: 09-22-2026
About PATHOLOGY LAB OF GEORGIA, LLC
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Pathology Lab Of Georgia, Llc, a provider established in Decatur, Georgia operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497888499 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. The provider's former legal business name is Podiatry Pathology Lab Of Georgia Llc. The authorized official of this NPI record is David N. Helfman Dpm (Ceo)
- NPI
- 1497888499
- Provider Legal Name
- PATHOLOGY LAB OF GEORGIA, LLC
- Other Organization Name
- PODIATRY PATHOLOGY LAB OF GEORGIA LLC
- Other Name Type
- Former Legal Business Name (4)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 428 WINN CT DECATUR, GA 30030
- Location Phone
- (404) 917-1770
- Location Fax
- (404) 446-0296
- Mailing Address
- 900 CIRCLE 75 PARKWAY SUITE 900 ATLANTA, GA 30339
- Mailing Phone
- (770) 384-0284
- Mailing Fax
- (404) 446-0296
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 03-13-2007
- Last Update Date
- 04-06-2016
- Code Navigator
Establishments like Pathology Lab Of Georgia, Llc 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
- 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:
- MENDING Direct Primary Care Bronze 4950 ($0 DPC + $0 PCP + $0 Mental Health) - HMO
- MENDING Direct Primary Care Gold $0 Ded ($0 DPC $0 PCP + $0 Mental Health) - HMO
- MENDING Direct Primary Care Silver 2300 ($0 DPC + $0 PCP + $0 Mental Health) - HMO
- MENDING Standard Bronze (No Direct Primary Care, for DPC select DPC Bronze) - HMO
- MENDING Standard Gold (No Direct Primary Care, for DPC select DPC Gold) - HMO
- MENDING Standard Silver (No Direct Primary Care, for DPC select DPC Silver) - 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.
Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
The detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin-resistant strep (VRE) is a laboratory procedure. It uses an amplified probe technique to identify specific genetic material in bacteria. This helps determine if the bacteria are resistant to the antibiotic vancomycin.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsA 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 526 times for 243 patientsA pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.
This service was performed 544 times for 525 patientsThis procedure involves treating tissue samples to remove any calcium, which can interfere with the examination. The tissue is soaked in a special solution that safely dissolves the calcium, leaving the tissue intact for accurate analysis. This helps in making precise diagnoses.
This service was performed 429 times for 410 patientsSpecial stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.
This service was performed 37 times for 25 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.
This service was performed 542 times for 483 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
- 11D1068102
- Facility Type
- Practitioner Other
- Certificate Effective Date
- September 23, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- September 22, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- HENRY SKELTON
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Accreditation
- Certificate Type Description
- This is a CLIA certificate is issued to Pathology Lab Of Georgia, Llc on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS. This type of certificate is issued to a laboratories tha 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 1497888499, we treat the final digit (9) 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 81. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (90 - 81 = 9).
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 81 is 90. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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DECATUR, GA 30030
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497888499, enumerated as an "organization" on March 13, 2007.
The provider is located at 428 WINN CT DECATUR, GA 30030 and the phone number is (404) 917-1770.
Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Mending Health. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
