HARVEY J. ALTER MD – NPI #1376847335
Pathology
A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.
HARVEY ALTER is a pathologist located in BETHESDA, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1376847335 to HARVEY ALTER on January 05, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZB0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
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NPI Profile for
HARVEY J. ALTER
(more than 15 years ago)
BLDG 10 ROOM 1C-711
BETHESDA, MD 20892-0001 Phone: (301) 496-8393 Fax: (301) 402-2965
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-5457 Phone: (301) 951-3663 Fax:
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207ZB0001X - Pathology / Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine (Primary) |
DC | 3375 |
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