JACOB AFUDE MD – NPI #1285263665
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

JACOB AFUDE is a pathologist located in SHREVEPORT, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285263665 to JACOB AFUDE on April 07, 2020. 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 last updated on May 01, 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 JACOB AFUDE below.

NPI Profile for
JACOB AFUDE

NPI Number
1285263665
Enumeration Date

(more than 6 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JACOB AFUDE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103-4228
Phone: (318) 626-0000 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
1501 Kings Highway
Pathology
Shreveport, LA 71130-3932
Phone: (318) 675-7822
Mailing address
1541 KINGS HIGHWAY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103-4228
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 01, 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
207ZP0102X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary)		 LA 345382

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

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

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