LAB DR CORDOVA
NPI 1891907101
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Rio Piedras, PR

NPI Status: Active since May 07, 2007

Contact Information

1055 CALLE BRUMBAUGH
RIO PIEDRAS, PR
ZIP 00925
Phone: (787) 765-3735
Fax: (787) 765-3735

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About LAB DR CORDOVA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lab Dr Cordova, a provider established in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1891907101 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X with license number 144 (PR). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Lab Dr Cordova. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mrs. Lidia Mercado Hernandez (Medical Technologist)

NPI
1891907101
Provider Legal Name
EMPRESAS HERNANDEZ MERCADO INC
Other Organization Name
LAB DR CORDOVA
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1055 CALLE BRUMBAUGH RIO PIEDRAS, PR 00925
Location Phone
(787) 765-3735
Location Fax
(787) 765-3735
Mailing Address
1055 CALLE BRUMBAUGH RIO PIEDRAS, PR 00925
Mailing Phone
(787) 765-3735
Mailing Fax
(787) 765-3735
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
05-07-2007
Last Update Date
04-28-2008
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Establishments like Lab Dr Cordova 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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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinical Medical Laboratory

Taxonomy Code
291U00000X
Type
Laboratories
License No.
144
License State
PR
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

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

MRS. LIDIA MERCADO HERNANDEZ

Authorized Official Title
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Authorized Official Phone
(787) 765-3735

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
38007MEDICARE PIN (08)PR 

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.

Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count

A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.

This service was performed 18 times for 12 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 1891907101, 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
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
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 9 → 18 → 9 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 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 1891907101.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Dentist
1055 CALLE BRUMBAUGH, 2DO PISO
RIO PIEDRAS, PR 00925
General Practice
1055 CALLE BRUMBAUGH
SAN JUAN, PR 00925

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1891907101, enumerated as an "organization" on May 07, 2007.

The provider is located at 1055 CALLE BRUMBAUGH RIO PIEDRAS, PR 00925 and the phone number is (787) 765-3735.

Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.