IMMCO DIAGNOSTICS, INC
NPI 1801860697
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Buffalo, NY

NPI Status: Active since February 16, 2006

Contact Information

60 PINEVIEW DR
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14228
Phone: (716) 691-0091
Fax: (716) 691-0466

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  • Organization
  • Clinical Medical Laboratory
  • CLIA Number: 33D0654792
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Independent
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 03-26-2027

About IMMCO DIAGNOSTICS, INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Immco Diagnostics, Inc, a provider established in Buffalo, New York operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1801860697 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X with license number KUMAV1 (NY). 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 Dr. Vijay Kumar Ph.d. (President)

NPI
1801860697
Provider Name
IMMCO DIAGNOSTICS, INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
60 PINEVIEW DR BUFFALO, NY 14228
Location Phone
(716) 691-0091
Location Fax
(716) 691-0466
Mailing Address
60 PINEVIEW DR BUFFALO, NY 14228
Mailing Phone
(716) 691-0091
Mailing Fax
(716) 691-0466
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
02-16-2006
Last Update Date
08-22-2020
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Establishments like Immco Diagnostics, 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
License No.
KUMAV1
License State
NY
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. VIJAY KUMAR PH.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(716) 691-0091

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.

Measurement of substance using immunoassay technique

An immunoassay technique is a laboratory method used to detect and measure specific substances in the body. This is done by using antibodies that can recognize and bind to these substances. The results can help in diagnosing and monitoring various health conditions.

This service was performed 39 times for 11 patients

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity

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 193 times for 183 patients

Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present

This procedure involves treating tissue samples to remove any calcium, which can interfere with the examination. The tissue is soaked in a special solution that safely dissolves the calcium, leaving the tissue intact for accurate analysis. This helps in making precise diagnoses.

This service was performed 17 times for 16 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
33D0654792
Facility Type
Independent
Certificate Effective Date
August 28, 1995
Certificate Expiration Date
March 26, 2027
Laboratory Director
DR. ALFREDO AGUIRRE
Certificate Type
Certificate of Compliance
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Immco Diagnostics, Inc after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements. This type of certificate is issued to laboratories that 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 1801860697, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
7
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 0 → 0 8 → 16 → 7 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1801860697.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1801860697, enumerated as an "organization" on February 16, 2006.

The provider is located at 60 PINEVIEW DR BUFFALO, NY 14228 and the phone number is (716) 691-0091.

Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.