OPH LABORATORY
NPI 1942221098
Clinical Medical Laboratory in Baton Rouge, LA
NPI Status: Active since July 22, 2006
Contact Information
1209 LEESVILLE AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA
ZIP 70802
Phone: (225) 219-5200
Fax: (225) 219-4903
- Organization
- Clinical Medical Laboratory
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 19D0663536
- CLIA Cert. Type: Public Health Laboratories
- CLIA Exp. Date: 02-08-2026
About OPH LABORATORY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Oph Laboratory, a provider established in Baton Rouge, Louisiana operating as a Clinical Medical Laboratory. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1942221098 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 291U00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. The provider's other name is Oph Laboratory. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mrs. Dorothy Crotwell (Program Manager)
- NPI
- 1942221098
- Provider Legal Name
- LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
- Other Organization Name
- OPH LABORATORY
- Other Name Type
- Other Name (5)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 1209 LEESVILLE AVE BATON ROUGE, LA 70802
- Location Phone
- (225) 219-5200
- Location Fax
- (225) 219-4903
- Mailing Address
- P.O. BOX 61979 NEW ORLEANS, LA 70161
- Mailing Phone
- (504) 568-3420
- Mailing Fax
- (225) 219-4903
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-22-2006
- Last Update Date
- 10-26-2017
- Code Navigator
Establishments like Oph Laboratory 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
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
- 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:
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals - HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals - 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.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1906930 | MEDICAID (05) | LA |
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.
Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen
Analysis for antibody, treponema pallidum
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)
This 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 116 times for 108 patientsThe analysis for the antibody, Treponema pallidum, is a blood test used to detect a specific bacteria that may be in your system. This bacteria is commonly associated with certain health conditions. The test helps your doctor plan the best treatment for you.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsThis is a test to detect COVID-19, the virus causing severe respiratory illness. It uses a method called immunoassay, which identifies the virus by its unique proteins. The test is directly observed for accuracy. It helps determine if you're currently infected.
This service was performed 110 times for 104 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
- 19D0663536
- Facility Type
- Public Health Laboratories
- Certificate Effective Date
- February 09, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- February 08, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- DR. RICHARD TULLEY
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Oph Laboratory 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 1942221098, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).
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 62 is 70. 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.
BATON ROUGE, LA 70802
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1942221098, enumerated as an "organization" on July 22, 2006.
The provider is located at 1209 LEESVILLE AVE BATON ROUGE, LA 70802 and the phone number is (225) 219-5200.
Clinical Medical Laboratory with taxonomy code 291U00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
