CASTLE BIOSCIENCES, INC
NPI 1770734253
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Phoenix, AZ

NPI Status: Active since October 02, 2008

Contact Information

3737 N 7TH ST
SUITE 160
PHOENIX, AZ
ZIP 85014
Phone: (281) 796-9032
Fax: (866) 431-2924

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  • Organization
  • Clinical Medical Laboratory
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 03D2096304
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Independent
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 12-20-2026

About CASTLE BIOSCIENCES, INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Castle Biosciences, Inc, a provider established in Phoenix, Arizona operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1770734253 assigned on October 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Derek J Maetzold (Ceo)

NPI
1770734253
Provider Name
CASTLE BIOSCIENCES, INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
3737 N 7TH ST SUITE 160 PHOENIX, AZ 85014
Location Phone
(281) 796-9032
Location Fax
(866) 431-2924
Mailing Address
2014 SAN MIGUEL DR FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
Mailing Phone
(281) 796-9032
Mailing Fax
(866) 431-2924
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
10-02-2008
Last Update Date
03-11-2024
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Establishments like Castle Biosciences, 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.

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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

  • Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Protect - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Saver Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Standardized Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Value Gold - PPO
  • Blue Value Silver - PPO
  • Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
  • Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Secure - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Value - PPO

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

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Authorized Official Name

MR. DEREK J MAETZOLD

Authorized Official Title
CEO
Authorized Official Phone
(281) 796-9032

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
7100731920MEDICAID (05)KY 
30004741190001MEDICAID (05)KS 

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.

Gene analysis (cytochrome p450, family 2, subfamily c, polypeptide 19) common variants

Gene analysis of cytochrome P450 2C19 common variants is a test that helps understand how your body processes certain medications. This can help your doctor tailor treatments specifically for you, improving their effectiveness and safety.

This service was performed 309 times for 309 patients

Gene analysis (cytochrome p450, family 2, subfamily c, polypeptide 9) common variants

Gene analysis for cytochrome P450 2C9 common variants is a test to identify specific genetic variations. These variations can affect how your body processes certain medications, helping to determine the most effective and safe drug dosage for you.

This service was performed 13 times for 13 patients

Gene analysis (cytochrome p450, family 2, subfamily d, polypeptide 6) common variants

Gene analysis of cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) common variants involves studying specific genes to understand your body's ability to process certain medications. This can help tailor treatments to your unique genetic makeup, optimizing medication effectiveness and safety.

This service was performed 246 times for 245 patients

Molecular pathology procedure

A molecular pathology procedure is a specialized lab test that analyzes your genes at a molecular level. It helps identify genetic variations or changes that may affect your health. This information can assist in diagnosing, monitoring, and deciding treatment for certain conditions.

This service was performed 133 times for 133 patients

Mrna gene analysis of 31 genes in skin melanoma tissue specimen

This procedure involves analyzing 31 specific genes in a skin tissue sample to detect melanoma, a type of skin cancer. It uses mRNA, the molecule that carries genetic instructions, providing valuable information about the disease.

This service was performed 9,383 times for 9,284 patients

Mrna gene expression analysis of 15 genes in eye melanoma o tissue or fine needle aspirate

This procedure involves analyzing the activity of 15 specific genes in eye melanoma tissue. The tissue is obtained either directly from the tumor or via a fine needle aspirate. This analysis helps understand the tumor's behavior and potential treatment responses.

This service was performed 390 times for 389 patients

Mrna gene expression profiling of 23 genes in skin melanoma tissue sample

The procedure analyzes the activity of 23 specific genes in a skin melanoma tissue sample. By studying the mRNA, or "messenger" molecules, we can understand how these genes are acting in the tissue. This information can help determine the characteristics and behavior of the melanoma.

This service was performed 478 times for 475 patients

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
03D2096304
Facility Type
Independent
Certificate Effective Date
December 21, 2024
Certificate Expiration Date
December 20, 2026
Laboratory Director
DR. SHERRI BORMAN
Certificate Type
Certificate of Accreditation
Certificate Type Description
This is a CLIA certificate is issued to Castle Biosciences, Inc 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 1770734253, 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 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
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
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 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1770734253.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1770734253, enumerated as an "organization" on October 02, 2008.

The provider is located at 3737 N 7TH ST SUITE 160 PHOENIX, AZ 85014 and the phone number is (281) 796-9032.

Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.