SHAKIL H. MERCHANT M.D. – NPI #1134231186
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.
SHAKIL MERCHANT is a pathologist located in SHAVANO PARK, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134231186 to SHAKIL MERCHANT on August 31, 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 11 years ago on Mar 26, 2015. 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 SHAKIL MERCHANT below.
NPI Profile for
SHAKIL H. MERCHANT
(about 20 years ago)
SUITE 200
SHAVANO PARK, TX 78249-2084 Phone: (210) 558-6288 Fax: (210) 558-6289
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78268-1149 Phone: (210) 558-6288 Fax: (210) 558-6289
Identifiers for SHAKIL MERCHANT
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | TX | 202906801 |
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) |
TX | N0972 |
| 207ZH0000X - Pathology / Hematology |
NM | 2003-0053 |
| 207ZB0001X - Pathology / Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine |
NM | 2003-0053 |
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.