ALTHEADX, INC.
NPI 1528490240
Clinical Medical Laboratory in San Diego, CA

NPI Status: Active since August 05, 2013

Contact Information

3030 BUNKER HILL ST STE 300
SAN DIEGO, CA
ZIP 92109
Phone: (858) 224-7200
Fax: (858) 569-0708

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About ALTHEADX, INC.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Altheadx, Inc., a provider established in San Diego, California operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1528490240 assigned on August 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is David Nikodem (Ceo)

NPI
1528490240
Provider Name
ALTHEADX, INC.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
3030 BUNKER HILL ST STE 300 SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
Location Phone
(858) 224-7200
Location Fax
(858) 569-0708
Mailing Address
3030 BUNKER HILL ST STE 300 SAN DIEGO, CA 92109
Mailing Phone
(858) 224-7200
Mailing Fax
(858) 569-0708
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
08-05-2013
Last Update Date
05-01-2020
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Establishments like Altheadx, Inc. 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.

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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

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

DAVID NIKODEM

Authorized Official Title
CEO
Authorized Official Phone
(858) 224-7200

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
05D1093224OTHER (01)FEDERAL CLIA ID
CLF 00337547OTHER (01)CACLINICAL LABORATORY LICENSE

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.

Gene analysis (cytochrome p450, family 2, subfamily c, polypeptide 19) common variants

Gene analysis of cytochrome P450 2C19 common variants is a test that helps understand how your body processes certain medications. This can help your doctor tailor treatments specifically for you, improving their effectiveness and safety.

This service was performed 29 times for 29 patients

Gene analysis (cytochrome p450, family 2, subfamily d, polypeptide 6) common variants

Gene analysis of cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) common variants involves studying specific genes to understand your body's ability to process certain medications. This can help tailor treatments to your unique genetic makeup, optimizing medication effectiveness and safety.

This service was performed 38 times for 38 patients

Molecular pathology procedure

A molecular pathology procedure is a specialized lab test that analyzes your genes at a molecular level. It helps identify genetic variations or changes that may affect your health. This information can assist in diagnosing, monitoring, and deciding treatment for certain conditions.

This service was performed 385 times for 384 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 1528490240, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

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
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
0
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 2 → 4 4 → 8 0 → 0 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 4 + 8 + 8 + 9 + 0 + 2 + 8 + 24 = 70

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

The next multiple of ten after 70 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1528490240.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1528490240, enumerated as an "organization" on August 05, 2013.

The provider is located at 3030 BUNKER HILL ST STE 300 SAN DIEGO, CA 92109 and the phone number is (858) 224-7200.

Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.