SKIN PATHOLOGY CENTER, INC.
NPI 1811311772
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Miami, FL

NPI Status: Active since February 13, 2014

Contact Information

1235 SW 87TH AVE
MIAMI, FL
ZIP 33174
Phone: (786) 417-0732

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  • Organization
  • Clinical Medical Laboratory
  • CLIA Number: 10D2077302
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 05-21-2026

About SKIN PATHOLOGY CENTER, INC.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Skin Pathology Center, Inc., a provider established in Miami, Florida operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1811311772 assigned on February 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Uzma Farooq M.d. (President/medical Director)

NPI
1811311772
Provider Name
SKIN PATHOLOGY CENTER, INC.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1235 SW 87TH AVE MIAMI, FL 33174
Location Phone
(786) 417-0732
Mailing Address
1235 SW 87TH AVE MIAMI, FL 33174
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
02-13-2014
Last Update Date
02-13-2014
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Establishments like Skin Pathology Center, 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.

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. UZMA FAROOQ M.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT/MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Authorized Official Phone
(786) 417-0732

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

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 879 times for 341 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 16 times for 14 patients

Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report

This 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 40 times for 34 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
10D2077302
Facility Type
Physician Office
Certificate Effective Date
May 22, 2024
Certificate Expiration Date
May 21, 2026
Laboratory Director
UZMA FAROOQ
Certificate Type
Certificate of Compliance
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Skin Pathology Center, 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 1811311772, 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
7
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 1 → 2 3 → 6 1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 58

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.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1811311772.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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MIAMI, FL 33174
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MIAMI, FL 33174
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1811311772, enumerated as an "organization" on February 13, 2014.

The provider is located at 1235 SW 87TH AVE MIAMI, FL 33174 and the phone number is (786) 417-0732.

Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.