LEE S. ASTLE M.D. – NPI #1295802452
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

LEE ASTLE is a pathologist located in ELMENDORF AFB, AK. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1295802452 to LEE ASTLE on November 30, 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 18 years ago on Sep 24, 2008. 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 LEE ASTLE below.

NPI Profile for
LEE S. ASTLE

NPI Number
1295802452
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
LEE S. ASTLE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5955 ZEAMER AVE
3 MDSS/SGSL
ELMENDORF AFB, AK 99506-3702
Phone: (907) 580-6530 Fax: (907) 580-1706
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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)		 UT 5276422-1205

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
UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES F. EDWARD HEBERT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2001
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
LEE ASTLE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALASKA NATIVE MEDICAL CENTER
      4315 DIPLOMACY DR
      ANCHORAGE, AK 99508

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