FIRMALAB INC
NPI 1922459577
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Los Angeles, CA
NPI Status: Active since June 24, 2016
Contact Information
870 VINE ST
LOS ANGELES, CA
ZIP 90038
Phone: (818) 789-1033
Fax: (818) 789-1061
NPPES record last updated: February 25, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.
Record update history: Feb 25, 2021, Jun 24, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).
- Organization
- Clinical Medical Laboratory
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 05D0992853
- CLIA Cert. Type: Independent
- CLIA Exp. Date: 12-30-2026
About FIRMALAB INC
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Firmalab Inc, a provider established in Los Angeles, California operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1922459577 assigned on June 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X with license number CLF 00328498 (CA). 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 Dr. Yadira Valles M.d., Ph.d (President)
- NPI
- 1922459577
- Provider Name
- FIRMALAB INC
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 870 VINE ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
- Location Phone
- (818) 789-1033
- Location Fax
- (818) 789-1061
- Mailing Address
- 870 VINE ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90038
- Mailing Phone
- (818) 789-1033
- Mailing Fax
- (818) 789-1061
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-24-2016
- Last Update Date
- 02-25-2021
- Code Navigator
Establishments like Firmalab 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.
Location Map
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Clinical Medical Laboratory
- Taxonomy Code
- 291U00000X
- Type
- Laboratories
- License No.
- CLF 00328498
- License State
- CA
- 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 HMO? 204 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Health Bronze? 402 - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
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.
2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc
Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen
Detection test by multiplex amplified probe technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (covid-19) and influenza virus types a and b
Detection test by multiplex amplified probe technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (covid-19), influenza virus types a and b, and respiratory syncytial virus
This refers to a test for COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The test identifies multiple types or subtypes of the virus, including all targets. It's not specifically based on the CDC's testing protocol. It helps determine if you're currently infected with the virus.
This service was performed 475 times for 82 patientsThis is a lab test that detects the presence of COVID-19 in your body. It uses a technique to amplify the virus's genetic material, either DNA or RNA, making it easier to identify. A positive result indicates an active infection.
This service was performed 392 times for 85 patientsThis test detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and Influenza types A and B in your body. It uses a method called the multiplex amplified probe technique to amplify and identify specific virus genes. It helps in early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
This service was performed 1,213 times for 209 patientsThis test identifies if you have COVID-19, influenza A or B, or respiratory syncytial virus. It uses a multiplex amplified probe technique, which amplifies and detects specific genetic material of the viruses, helping in accurate diagnosis.
This service was performed 130 times for 53 patientsCLIA 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
- 05D0992853
- Facility Type
- Independent
- Certificate Effective Date
- December 31, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- December 30, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- DR. OGUGUA G. AJEMBA
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Accreditation
- Certificate Type Description
- This is a CLIA certificate is issued to Firmalab Inc on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS. This type of certificate is issued to a laboratories tha perform nonwaived (moderate and/or high complexity) testing.
Reviews for FIRMALAB INC
There are currently no reviews for this provider. Be the first person to share your experience with this provider by filling out our review form. Your insights are appreciated and will help others make informed decisions.
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 1922459577, we treat the final digit (7) 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1922459577, enumerated as an "organization" on June 24, 2016.
The provider is located at 870 VINE ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90038 and the phone number is (818) 789-1033.
Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
