DESERT PATHOLOGY SERVICES, PA
NPI 1669433272
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in El Paso, TX

NPI Status: Active since March 31, 2006

Contact Information

1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX
ZIP 79902
Phone: (915) 521-1341
Fax: (915) 599-4424

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  • Organization
  • Pathology
  • Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
  • Accepts Insurance

About DESERT PATHOLOGY SERVICES, PA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Desert Pathology Services, Pa, a provider established in El Paso, Texas operating as a Pathology, focusing in anatomic pathology & clinical pathology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669433272 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZP0102X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. Desert Pathology Services, Pa operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The provider's . The authorized official of this NPI record is Elsa P Rafiq M.d. (President)

NPI
1669433272
Provider Legal Name
DESERT PATHOLOGY SERVICES, PA
Other Organization Name
Other Name Type
(6)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1801 N OREGON ST EL PASO, TX 79902
Location Phone
(915) 521-1341
Location Fax
(915) 599-4424
Mailing Address
PO BOX 421479 HOUSTON, TX 77242
Mailing Phone
(915) 200-1479
Mailing Fax
(915) 599-4424
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
03-31-2006
Last Update Date
09-08-2025
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207ZC0500XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pathology
Cytopathology

 

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Molina Gold Core 1640 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Core 1640 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Saver 750 Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Gold Standard - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Dental and Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Core Plus with Adult Vision - HMO
  • Molina Silver Saver with Four Free PCP Visits - HMO
  • Molina Silver Standard - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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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

ELSA P RAFIQ M.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(915) 222-1254

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
31455859MEDICAID (05)NM 
173408901MEDICAID (05)TX 

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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 1669433272, 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
2
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 3 → 6 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 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 8 + 3 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 68

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

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1669433272.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Emergency Medicine
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EL PASO, TX 79902
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
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EL PASO, TX 79902
Emergency Medicine
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Radiology (Body Imaging)
1801 N OREGON ST, RADIOLOGY DEPT
EL PASO, TX 79902
Emergency Medicine
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Physical Therapist
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Clinical Medical Laboratory
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Anesthesiology
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Pharmacist
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Emergency Medicine
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Anesthesiology
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Anesthesiology
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Anesthesiology
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Anesthesiology
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902
Anesthesiology
1801 N OREGON ST
EL PASO, TX 79902

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1669433272, enumerated as an "organization" on March 31, 2006.

The provider is located at 1801 N OREGON ST EL PASO, TX 79902 and the phone number is (915) 521-1341.

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

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