ANTELOPE VALLEY HISTOLOGY LLC
NPI 1649983651
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Lancaster, CA
NPI Status: Active since January 04, 2023
Contact Information
44920 VALLEY CENTRAL WAY STE 107
LANCASTER, CA
ZIP 93536
Phone: (805) 578-8300
- Organization
- Clinical Medical Laboratory
- CLIA Number: 05D2276563
- CLIA Cert. Type: Other - HISTOLOGY & CYTOLOGY
- CLIA Exp. Date: 10-09-2027
About ANTELOPE VALLEY HISTOLOGY LLC
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Antelope Valley Histology Llc, a provider established in Lancaster, California operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1649983651 assigned on January 2023. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Gi Varan Md (Owner)
- NPI
- 1649983651
- Provider Name
- ANTELOPE VALLEY HISTOLOGY LLC
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 44920 VALLEY CENTRAL WAY STE 107 LANCASTER, CA 93536
- Location Phone
- (805) 578-8300
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 10076 VAN NUYS, CA 91410
- Mailing Phone
- (805) 578-8300
- Mailing Fax
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 01-04-2023
- Last Update Date
- 01-04-2023
- Code Navigator
Establishments like Antelope Valley Histology 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.
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.
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, screening by cytotechnologist under physician supervision
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, with screening by automated system and manual rescreening under physician supervision
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
A 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 1,920 times for 512 patientsThis is a routine screening procedure where cells are collected from the lower female tract. The cells are placed in a special fluid, prepared in a thin layer for microscopic examination. This is done under the supervision of a medical professional to ensure accuracy.
This service was performed 40 times for 40 patientsThis is a procedure to check for abnormal cells in the lower part of the womb or the birth canal. Cells are collected in a special fluid and prepared in a thin layer. They are then examined by an automated system and manually reviewed by a doctor for accuracy.
This service was performed 26 times for 26 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 628 times for 340 patientsThis procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
This service was performed 14 times for 12 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 401 times for 332 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
- 05D2276563
- Facility Type
- Other - HISTOLOGY & CYTOLOGY
- Certificate Effective Date
- October 10, 2025
- Certificate Expiration Date
- October 09, 2027
- Laboratory Director
- DR. GUNANAYAGAM I. VARAPRASATHAN
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Accreditation
- Certificate Type Description
- This is a CLIA certificate is issued to Antelope Valley Histology 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 1649983651, we treat the final digit (1) 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 79. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 79 = 1).
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 79 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1649983651, enumerated as an "organization" on January 04, 2023.
The provider is located at 44920 VALLEY CENTRAL WAY STE 107 LANCASTER, CA 93536 and the phone number is (805) 578-8300.
Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.
