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BLOOD ASSURANCE, INC.
NPI 1538816228
Blood Bank in Chattanooga, TN

Active since March 03, 2022CLIA 44D0309986 · Accreditation
705 E 4TH ST, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 752-5906(423) 752-8496 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Blood Assurance, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BLOOD ASSURANCE, INC. (NPI 1538816228) is a healthcare organization registered as a blood bank in Chattanooga, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. The organization holds an CLIA Accreditation certificate valid through August 31, 2026 and lists April M Hickman, Controller, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538816228
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy331L00000X
Legal Business NameBLOOD ASSURANCE, INC.
Location Address705 E 4TH STChattanooga, TN 37403-1299
Mailing Address705 E 4th StChattanooga, TN 37403-1299 · (423) 752-5906 · Fax (423) 752-8496
Phone(423) 752-5906
Fax(423) 752-8496
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialApril M HickmanController · (423) 752-5906
Enumeration DateMarch 3, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMarch 3, 2022
✔ NPI 1538816228 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyBlood BankSuppliers
Taxonomy Code331L00000X
Definition
An institution (organization or distinct part thereof) that performs, or is responsible for the performance of, the collection, processing, storage and/or issuance of human blood and blood components, intended for transfusion. The institution may also collect, process, and/or distribute human tissue, including bone marrow and peripheral blood progenitor cells, intended for transplantation.
705 E 4TH ST, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Accreditation 44D0309986

Blood Assurance Inc · Chattanooga, TN
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number44D0309986
Laboratory TypeOther
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorElizabeth E. Culler MD
Laboratory Phone(423) 756-0966
Laboratory LocationBlood Assurance Inc705 East 4th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This is a certificate that is issued to a laboratory on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Blood Assurance, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Blood Assurance, Inc. is 1538816228. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 3, 2022.

Where is Blood Assurance, Inc. located?

Blood Assurance, Inc. is located at 705 E 4th St, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 752-5906.

What is Blood Assurance, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Blood Bank with taxonomy code 331L00000X.

Does Blood Assurance, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Accreditation (number 44D0309986) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Blood Assurance, Inc. was last updated on March 3, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.