LARES MEDICAL CENTER INC.
NPI 1629006572
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Lares, PR

NPI Status: Active since June 29, 2006

Contact Information

CARR 111 KM 2.9 AVE LOS PATRIOTAS
LARES, PR
ZIP 00669
Phone: (787) 897-1444
Fax: (787) 897-4952

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About LARES MEDICAL CENTER INC.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lares Medical Center Inc., a provider established in Lares, Puerto Rico operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1629006572 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X with license number 942 (PR). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Rodriguez Baltazar (Director)

NPI
1629006572
Provider Name
LARES MEDICAL CENTER INC.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
CARR 111 KM 2.9 AVE LOS PATRIOTAS LARES, PR 00669
Location Phone
(787) 897-1444
Location Fax
(787) 897-4952
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1427 LARES, PR 00669
Mailing Phone
(787) 897-1444
Mailing Fax
(787) 897-4952
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
Yes
Enumeration Date
06-29-2006
Last Update Date
11-06-2014
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Establishments like Lares Medical Center 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
License No.
942
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.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DR. RODRIGUEZ BALTAZAR

Authorized Official Title
DIRECTOR
Authorized Official Phone
(787) 897-1444

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.

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 17 times for 11 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 28 times for 14 patients

Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated

A manual urinalysis test with automated microscopic examination is a lab process that checks your urine for health indicators. It involves a machine scanning your sample to identify any abnormal elements, which can assist in diagnosing various conditions.

This service was performed 15 times for 11 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 1629006572, we treat the final digit (2) 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 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

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
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
2
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 0 → 0 6 → 12 → 3 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 4 + 9 + 0 + 0 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 58

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

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1629006572.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Specialist/Technologist, Pathology
CARR 111 KM 2.9 AVE LOS PATRIOTAS
LARES, PR 00669
Clinic/Center (Emergency Care)
CARR 111 KM 2.9 AVE LOS PATRIOTAS
LARES, PR 00669
Clinical Medical Laboratory
CARR 111 KM 2.9 AVE LOS PATRIOTAS
LARES, PR 00669
Personal Emergency Response Attendant
CARR 111 KM 2.9 AVE LOS PATRIOTAS
LARES, PR 00669

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1629006572, enumerated as an "organization" on June 29, 2006.

The provider is located at CARR 111 KM 2.9 AVE LOS PATRIOTAS LARES, PR 00669 and the phone number is (787) 897-1444.

Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.