DR. SCOTT A TAGA MD M.D. NPI 1770667479

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1770667479
  • Provider Name: DR. SCOTT A TAGA, MD, M.D.
  • Classification: Pathology - 207ZP0102X
  • Specialization: Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 1783 EL CAMINO REAL
    MILLS-PENINSULA PATHOLOGY DEPT
    BURLINGAME, CA
    ZIP 94010
  • Phone: (650) 853-4739

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DR. Scott A Taga, Md, M.D. is an anatomic pathology and clinical pathology pathology in Burlingame, CA. The provider is a pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease. DR. Scott A Taga, Md, M.D. NPI is 1770667479. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

1783 EL CAMINO REAL
MILLS-PENINSULA PATHOLOGY DEPT
BURLINGAME, CA
ZIP 94010-205
Phone: (650) 853-4739

The NPI 1770667479 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS:88305)
  • Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS:88305)
  • Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS:88341)
  • Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination (HCPCS:88300)
  • Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (HCPCS:88307)
  • Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (HCPCS:88112)
  • Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS:88342)
  • Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (HCPCS:88173)
  • Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (HCPCS:88304)
  • Evaluation of fine needle aspirate (HCPCS:88172)
  • Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual (HCPCS:88360)
  • Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS:88341)
  • Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS:88342)
  • Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (HCPCS:88304)
  • Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, requiring interpretation by physician (HCPCS:G0124)
  • Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (HCPCS:88173)
  • Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (HCPCS:88112)
  • Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (HCPCS:88311)
  • Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method (HCPCS:G0416)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 10/25/2006 and was last updated on 7/13/2009.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1207ZC0500XPathologyCytopathologyG79036CALIFORNIANo
2207ZP0102XPathologyAnatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyG79036CALIFORNIAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
1G67642MEDICARE UPIN
200G790361MEDICAIDCALIFORNIA
300G790361MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDCALIFORNIA
4G79036OTHERCALIFORNIAMEDICAL LICENSE

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This page was last updated on: 3/30/2025

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