MELVIN J. VANBOVEN DO – NPI #1003910522
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.
MELVIN VANBOVEN is a pathologist located in TULSA, OK. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1003910522 to MELVIN VANBOVEN on September 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Apr 14, 2020. 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 MELVIN VANBOVEN below.
NPI Profile for
MELVIN J. VANBOVEN
(more than 19 years ago)
SUITE 360
TULSA, OK 74133 Phone: (918) 582-0001 Fax: (918) 582-0003
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73126-0303 Phone: (918) 582-0001 Fax: (918) 582-0003
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Identifiers for MELVIN VANBOVEN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | DOL | 223073900 | |
| MEDICAID | KS | 24563544102 | |
| MEDICAID | OK | 100258170B |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207ZP0102X - Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary) |
OK | 1677 |
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
MELVIN VANBOVEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- HILLCREST HOSPITAL CLAREMORE1202 N MUSKOGEE PLACE
CLAREMORE, OK 74017
- HILLCREST HOSPITAL CLAREMORE1202 N MUSKOGEE PLACE
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