LEONARD N. CHEN M.D. – NPI #1548688336
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.
LEONARD CHEN is a pathologist located in BETHESDA, MD. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548688336 to LEONARD CHEN on March 31, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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
LEONARD N. CHEN
(more than 12 years ago)
BETHESDA, MD 20892 Phone: (301) 451-8186 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
Dept of Pathology
Washington, DC 20007-2113
Phone: (202) 687-3614
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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) |
MD | D0084728 |
| 207ZP0102X - Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology |
MD | D84728 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
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