INSTITUTE FOR DERMATOPATHOLOGY, INC.
NPI 1821060641
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Pittsburgh, PA

NPI Status: Active since February 06, 2006

Contact Information

875 GREENTREE ROAD, SUITE 325
FOUR PARKWAY CENTER
PITTSBURGH, PA
ZIP 15220
Phone: (800) 845-3573

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  • Organization
  • Clinical Medical Laboratory
  • Accepts Insurance

About INSTITUTE FOR DERMATOPATHOLOGY, INC.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Institute For Dermatopathology, Inc., a provider established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1821060641 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X with license number 39D0177150 (PA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. The provider's former legal business name is Ameripath Pittsburgh, Pc. The authorized official of this NPI record is Darren Thomas Wheeler (Vice President)

NPI
1821060641
Provider Legal Name
INSTITUTE FOR DERMATOPATHOLOGY, INC.
Other Organization Name
AMERIPATH PITTSBURGH, PC
Other Name Type
Former Legal Business Name (4)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
875 GREENTREE ROAD, SUITE 325 FOUR PARKWAY CENTER PITTSBURGH, PA 15220
Location Phone
(800) 845-3573
Mailing Address
14275 MIDWAY RD STE 400 ADDISON, TX 75001
Mailing Fax
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
Yes
Enumeration Date
02-06-2006
Last Update Date
08-14-2024
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Establishments like Institute For Dermatopathology, 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.

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Secondary Locations

  • 5001 Centre Ave 3rd Floor
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    (412) 682-3083

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinical Medical Laboratory

Taxonomy Code
291U00000X
Type
Laboratories
License No.
39D0177150
License State
PA
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 Advantage Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Standard A | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Care Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Bronze Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Gold Standard A | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Care Silver Standard | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • Blue Home Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | with Cone Health - EPO
  • Blue Home Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | with Novant Health - EPO
  • Blue Beaufort Bronze 1 - HMO
  • Blue Beaufort Bronze 2 - HMO
  • Blue Beaufort Gold 1 - HMO
  • Blue Beaufort Silver 1 - HMO
  • Blue Beaufort Silver 2 - HMO
  • Blue Beaufort Silver 2 + Adult Vision - HMO
  • Blue Beaufort Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • Blue Beaufort Standard Gold - HMO
  • Blue Beaufort Standard Silver - HMO
  • Blue Congaree Bronze 1 - HMO
  • Blue Congaree Bronze 2 - HMO
  • Blue Congaree Gold 1 - HMO
  • Blue Congaree Silver 1 - HMO
  • Blue Congaree Silver 2 - HMO
  • Blue Congaree Silver 2 + Adult Vision - HMO
  • Blue Congaree Standard Expanded Bronze - HMO
  • Blue Congaree Standard Gold - HMO
  • Blue Congaree Standard Silver - HMO
  • Blue Cooper Bronze 1 - HMO
  • Blue Cooper Bronze 2 - HMO
  • Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Low Deductible Silver 5000 $3 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Low Deductible Silver 5000 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • InHealth Basic 1 - HMO
  • InHealth Basic 1 + Adult Vision - HMO
  • InHealth Basic 2 - HMO
  • InHealth Basic Plus Standard - HMO
  • InHealth Basic Standard - HMO
  • Bronze Classic 4700 - HMO
  • Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Diabetes - HMO
  • Gold Classic - HMO
  • Gold Classic Standard - HMO
  • Gold Elite Saver Plus - HMO
  • Silver Classic Standard - HMO
  • Silver Elite Saver Plus - HMO
  • Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
  • Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
  • Silver Simple Diabetes - HMO
  • Silver Simple PCP Saver - HMO
  • Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits - HMO
  • Bronze Classic 4700 - HMO
  • Bronze Classic 4700 | with AdventHealth - HMO
  • Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
  • Bronze Classic Standard | with AdventHealth - HMO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with AdventHealth - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Diabetes - HMO
  • Gold Classic Standard - HMO
  • Gold Classic Standard | with AdventHealth - HMO
  • Gold Elite Saver Plus | with AdventHealth - HMO
  • Gold Simple - HMO
  • Gold Simple | with AdventHealth - HMO
  • Silver Classic Standard - HMO
  • Silver Classic Standard | with AdventHealth - HMO
  • Silver Elite - HMO
  • Silver Elite | with AdventHealth - HMO
  • Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
  • Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
  • Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
  • Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
  • Bronze Simple - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
  • Buena Salud Bronce Simple Para Diabetes - HMO
  • Gold Classic - HMO
  • Gold Classic Standard - HMO
  • Gold Simple - HMO
  • Gold Simple Diabetes - HMO
  • Silver Classic Standard - HMO
  • Silver Elite Saver Plus - HMO
  • Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
  • Silver Simple Diabetes - HMO
  • Silver Simple PCP Saver - HMO
  • Silver Simple Specialist Saver with COPD - HMO
  • Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits - HMO
  • Bronze Classic PCP Saver | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Bronze Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Diabetes | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Bronze Simple HSA | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Gold Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Gold Elite | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Gold Elite Saver Plus | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Silver Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Silver Elite Saver Plus | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Silver Simple Diabetes | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Silver Simple PCP Saver | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | Cleveland Clinic - HMO

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

DARREN THOMAS WHEELER

Authorized Official Title
VICE PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(702) 733-7866

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
308055OTHER (01)PABCBS
1007508900001MEDICAID (05)PA 
01016391MEDICAID (05)VA 
1007508900004MEDICAID (05)PA 
2335262MEDICAID (05)OH 
6701101000MEDICAID (05)WV 

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.

Antibody evaluation, each additional single antibody stain procedure

An antibody evaluation involves testing a sample of your body fluid (like blood) to identify specific antibodies. Each additional single antibody stain procedure is a separate test for another specific antibody. This helps in diagnosing various health conditions by understanding your body's immune response.

This service was performed 992 times for 234 patients

Antibody evaluation, initial single antibody stain procedure

An antibody evaluation, initial single antibody stain procedure is a laboratory test. It's designed to identify specific proteins, or antibodies, in your body. This can help diagnose certain conditions or monitor your immune system's response to treatments. The procedure involves staining a single type of antibody for detection.

This service was performed 245 times for 231 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 25,232 times for 14,732 patients

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity

A pathology examination of tissue, moderately low complexity, involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. It helps to identify any abnormal cells or diseases. It's a routine procedure, not complex, and provides crucial insights for your diagnosis.

This service was performed 990 times for 852 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report

Special stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.

This service was performed 83 times for 74 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure

Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.

This service was performed 1,655 times for 757 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 1,138 times for 993 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 847 times for 691 patients

Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred material requiring preparation of slides

A surgical pathology consultation involves the examination of tissue removed during surgery. The tissue is processed and slides are prepared for detailed study under a microscope. The findings are then compiled into a report to help guide your treatment plan.

This service was performed 122 times for 119 patients

Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere

A surgical pathology consultation involves reviewing slides prepared at a different lab to confirm or clarify a diagnosis. It's a second opinion to ensure accuracy. A report with findings and interpretations is then provided for your doctor's reference.

This service was performed 182 times for 178 patients

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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 1821060641, we treat the final digit (1) 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 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

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
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
1
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 2 → 4 0 → 0 0 → 0 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 0 + 6 + 8 + 24 = 59

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

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1821060641.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1821060641, enumerated as an "organization" on February 06, 2006.

The provider is located at 875 GREENTREE ROAD, SUITE 325 FOUR PARKWAY CENTER PITTSBURGH, PA 15220 and the phone number is (800) 845-3573.

Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.

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