BLACK BOX DIAGNOSTICS
NPI 1568329423
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Birmingham, AL

NPI Status: Active since January 05, 2026

Contact Information

810 ST. VINCENT'S DRIVE
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35205
Phone: (205) 939-7056

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  • Organization
  • Pathology
  • Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
  • CLIA Number: 01D2042084
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Hospital
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 12-08-2026

About BLACK BOX DIAGNOSTICS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Black Box Diagnostics, a provider established in Birmingham, Alabama operating as a Pathology, focusing in anatomic pathology & clinical pathology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1568329423 assigned on January 2026. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZP0102X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated January 2026. The authorized official of this NPI record is Warren Jefferson Clingan M.d. (Managing Partner)

NPI
1568329423
Provider Name
BLACK BOX DIAGNOSTICS
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
810 ST. VINCENT'S DRIVE DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Location Phone
(205) 939-7056
Mailing Address
12 RONNIE WAYNE CIRCLE BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213
Mailing Phone
(205) 939-7056
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
01-05-2026
Last Update Date
01-05-2026
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

Taxonomy Code
207ZP0102X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Description
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

WARREN JEFFERSON CLINGAN M.D.

Authorized Official Title
MANAGING PARTNER
Authorized Official Phone
(205) 939-7056

CLIA 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
01D2042084
Facility Type
Hospital
Certificate Effective Date
December 09, 2024
Certificate Expiration Date
December 08, 2026
Laboratory Director
DR. WARREN CLINGAN
Certificate Type
Certificate of Accreditation
Certificate Type Description
This is a CLIA certificate is issued to Black Box Diagnostics 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 1568329423, we treat the final digit (3) 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 4
Check
3
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 6 → 12 → 3 3 → 6 9 → 18 → 9 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 4 + 24 = 67

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

The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 67 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1568329423.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Anesthesiology
810 ST. VINCENT'S DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1568329423, enumerated as an "organization" on January 05, 2026.

The provider is located at 810 ST. VINCENT'S DRIVE DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205 and the phone number is (205) 939-7056.

Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X and a focus in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology.