RICHARD N. MITCHELL MD PHD – NPI #1255394748
Pathology

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pathology

RICHARD MITCHELL is a pathologist located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1255394748 to RICHARD MITCHELL on April 07, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology

The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 03, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICHARD MITCHELL below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD N. MITCHELL

NPI Number
1255394748
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD N. MITCHELL
Credentials
MD PHD
Primary location
75 FRANCIS ST
AMORY 3 BRIGHAM AND WOMENS HOSPITAL DEPT OF PATHOLOGY
BOSTON, MA 02115
Phone: (508) 732-6526 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 02114-2696
Phone: (617) 643-0800
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 03, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207ZP0101X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology (Primary)		 MA 55533

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.

Additional Information

Education
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 1984
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICHARD MITCHELL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
      75 FRANCIS STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02115

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