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WEST CENTRAL OHIO HISTOLOGY, LLC
NPI 1811323405
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Lima, OH

Active since September 16, 2013CLIA 36D2058199 · Certificate of Compliance
375 N EASTOWN RD, LIMA, OH 45807(614) 442-2405 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2021, Mar 22, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About West Central Ohio Histology, Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WEST CENTRAL OHIO HISTOLOGY, LLC (NPI 1811323405) is a healthcare organization registered as a clinical medical laboratory in Lima, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since September 2013. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through March 23, 2028 and lists Abdulla Taja, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811323405
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy291U00000X
Legal Business NameWEST CENTRAL OHIO HISTOLOGY, LLC
Location Address375 N EASTOWN RDLima, OH 45807-2214
Mailing Address375 N Eastown RdLima, OH 45807-2214 · (614) 442-2405
Phone(614) 442-2405
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAbdulla TajaOwner · (614) 442-2405
Enumeration DateSeptember 16, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2021
✔ NPI 1811323405 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinical Medical LaboratoryLaboratories
Taxonomy Code291U00000X
Definition
(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.
375 N EASTOWN RD, Lima, OH 45807
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

West Central Ohio Histology, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to West Central Ohio Histology, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Daniel Hood, MD
Pathology
NPI 1922095819
ONE WYOMING STREET PATHOLOGY DEPT.
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 208-3588
✔ PECOS69 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Compliance 36D2058199

West Central Ohio Histology LLC · Lima, OH
Active · expires Mar 23, 2028
CLIA Number36D2058199
Laboratory TypeIndependent
Certificate Effective DateMarch 24, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 23, 2028
Laboratory DirectorM Atef Shrit
Laboratory Phone(419) 228-3500
Laboratory LocationWest Central Ohio Histology LLC375 N Eastown Rd, Lima, OH 45807
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
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.
378 services156 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
15 services15 patients

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is West Central Ohio Histology, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for West Central Ohio Histology, LLC is 1811323405. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 16, 2013.

Where is West Central Ohio Histology, LLC located?

West Central Ohio Histology, LLC is located at 375 N Eastown Rd, Lima, OH 45807. The listed phone number is (614) 442-2405.

What is West Central Ohio Histology, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.

Is West Central Ohio Histology, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. West Central Ohio Histology, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through West Central Ohio Histology, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Pathology) reassigns their Medicare billing to West Central Ohio Histology, LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does West Central Ohio Histology, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 36D2058199) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 23, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does West Central Ohio Histology, LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list West Central Ohio Histology, LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for West Central Ohio Histology, LLC was last updated on March 31, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.