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

NPI Status: Active since September 16, 2013

Contact Information

375 N EASTOWN RD
LIMA, OH
ZIP 45807
Phone: (614) 442-2405

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  • Organization
  • Clinical Medical Laboratory
  • CLIA Number: 36D2058199
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Independent
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 03-23-2028

About WEST CENTRAL OHIO HISTOLOGY, LLC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for West Central Ohio Histology, Llc, a provider established in Lima, Ohio operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1811323405 assigned on September 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Abdulla Taja Md (Owner)

NPI
1811323405
Provider Name
WEST CENTRAL OHIO HISTOLOGY, LLC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
375 N EASTOWN RD LIMA, OH 45807
Location Phone
(614) 442-2405
Mailing Address
375 N EASTOWN RD LIMA, OH 45807
Mailing Phone
(614) 442-2405
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
09-16-2013
Last Update Date
03-31-2021
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Establishments like West Central Ohio Histology, 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.

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

ABDULLA TAJA MD

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(614) 442-2405

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 296 times for 130 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure

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.

This service was performed 19 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
36D2058199
Facility Type
Independent
Certificate Effective Date
March 24, 2026
Certificate Expiration Date
March 23, 2028
Laboratory Director
M ATEF SHRIT
Certificate Type
Certificate of Compliance
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to West Central Ohio Histology, Llc 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 1811323405, we treat the final digit (5) 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

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
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
5
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 3 → 6 0 → 0

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 + 2 + 6 + 4 + 0 + 24 = 55

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

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1811323405.

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The following 7 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Nurse Practitioner
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Anesthesiology
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Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1811323405, enumerated as an "organization" on September 16, 2013.

The provider is located at 375 N EASTOWN RD LIMA, OH 45807 and the phone number is (614) 442-2405.

Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.