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DR. W STEPHEN BLACK-SCHAFFER MD NPI 1841280492


NPI Information

NPI: 1841280492
Provider Name: DR. W STEPHEN BLACK-SCHAFFER, MD
Classification: Pathology - 207ZC0500X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Cytopathology

Organization: MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
55 FRUIT ST
WRN 219 PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02114
Phone: (617) 724-1463
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DR. W Stephen Black-schaffer, MD is a cytopathology pathology in Boston, MA with 46 years of experience. The provider is a cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist's practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the Pap test. However, the cytopathologist's expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists. DR. W Stephen Black-schaffer, MD NPI is 1841280492. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1978

The provider's business location address is:

55 FRUIT ST
WRN 219 PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES
BOSTON, MA
ZIP 02114-621
Phone: (617) 724-1463
Fax: (617) 726-3226

The NPI 1841280492 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), 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)
  • Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue (HCPCS:88341)
  • Tissue or cell analysis by immunologic technique (HCPCS:88342)
  • Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (HCPCS:88307)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 10/25/2005 and was last updated on 7/8/2007.


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 CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207ZC0500XPathologyCytopathology49664MASSACHUSETTSYes
2207ZP0102XPathologyAnatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology49664MASSACHUSETTSX

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 IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1049664OTHERMASSACHUSETTSTUFTS HEALTH PLAN
2A56289MEDICARE UPIN
3J01197OTHERMASSACHUSETTSBCBS MA
4J01197MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDMASSACHUSETTS
52091518MEDICAIDMASSACHUSETTS

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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