FRANCIS M. CHIRICOSTA MD – NPI #1053334110
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.
FRANCIS CHIRICOSTA is a pathologist located in WASHINGTON, DC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1053334110 to FRANCIS CHIRICOSTA on July 26, 2006. 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 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 17 years ago on Nov 06, 2009. 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 FRANCIS CHIRICOSTA below.
NPI Profile for
FRANCIS M. CHIRICOSTA
(about 20 years ago)
BUILDING 54, ROOM 1029
WASHINGTON, DC 20306-6000 Phone: (202) 782-2260 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207ZP0102X - Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary) |
CA | G80315 |
| 207ZB0001X - Pathology / Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine |
CA | G80315 |
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.