AFFORDABLE LABS LLC
NPI 1710508882
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Baton Rouge, LA
NPI Status: Active since April 30, 2020
Contact Information
11832 NEWCASTLE AVE STE 17
BATON ROUGE, LA
ZIP 70816
Phone: (225) 389-5020
Fax: (225) 344-1133
- Organization
- Clinical Medical Laboratory
About AFFORDABLE LABS LLC
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Affordable Labs Llc, a provider established in Baton Rouge, Louisiana operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1710508882 assigned on April 2020. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Melissa C Williams (Owner)
- NPI
- 1710508882
- Provider Name
- AFFORDABLE LABS LLC
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 11832 NEWCASTLE AVE STE 17 BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
- Location Phone
- (225) 389-5020
- Location Fax
- (225) 344-1133
- Mailing Address
- 11832 NEWCASTLE AVE STE 17 BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
- Mailing Phone
- (225) 389-5020
- Mailing Fax
- (225) 344-1133
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-30-2020
- Last Update Date
- 11-02-2020
- Code Navigator
Establishments like Affordable Labs 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.
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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
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.
Catheterization for collection of specimen(s) (multiple patients)
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
Specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), any specimen source
Travel allowance one way in connection with medically necessary laboratory specimen collection drawn from home bound or nursing home bound patient; prorated miles actually travelled
Travel allowance one way in connection with medically necessary laboratory specimen collection drawn from home bound or nursing home bound patient; prorated trip charge
Catheterization for specimen collection is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube is gently inserted into a body passage to collect fluid samples. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions. It's a standard, safe procedure performed by trained professionals.
This service was performed 83 times for 67 patientsThis 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 521 times for 309 patientsSpecimen collection for SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, involves taking a sample from the nose or throat using a swab. This sample is then analyzed in a lab to detect the presence of the virus. It's a crucial step in diagnosing COVID-19.
This service was performed 27 times for 24 patientsThis service covers travel costs for healthcare professionals to collect necessary lab specimens from patients who are homebound or in nursing homes. The allowance is calculated based on the actual miles traveled to perform this service.
This service was performed 59,683 times for 256 patientsThis service involves a healthcare professional traveling to collect necessary lab samples from patients who are homebound or in a nursing home. The travel allowance is a partial charge for the trip made to facilitate this service. It ensures medical care accessibility for all, regardless of mobility.
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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 1710508882, 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.
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 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710508882, enumerated as an "organization" on April 30, 2020.
The provider is located at 11832 NEWCASTLE AVE STE 17 BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 and the phone number is (225) 389-5020.
Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.
