ERIC FITTS MD, PHD – NPI #1316430101
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

ERIC FITTS is a pathologist located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316430101 to ERIC FITTS on June 07, 2018. 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 4 years ago on Aug 19, 2022. 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 ERIC FITTS below.

NPI Profile for
ERIC FITTS

NPI Number
1316430101
Enumeration Date

(more than 8 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ERIC FITTS
Credentials
MD, PHD
Primary location
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE
1364 CLIFTON ROAD, NE, RM. 185E
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Phone: (404) 727-4283 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77550-0428
Phone: (409) 772-2870
Fax: (409) 747-2400
Mailing address
1364 CLIFTON RD NE RM 185E
ATLANTA, GA 30322-1059
Phone: (404) 727-4283 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 18, 2022

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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)		 GA 92177
207ZM0300X
- Pathology / Medical Microbiology		 TX T1704

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
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON - Graduated 2018
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
ERIC FITTS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL
      6325 HOSPITAL PARKWAY
      JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097
    • EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      1364 CLIFTON ROAD, NE
      ATLANTA, GA 30322
    • EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN
      550 PEACHTREE STREET, NE
      ATLANTA, GA 30308
    • NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
      1000 JOHNSON FERRY ROAD, NE
      ATLANTA, GA 30342

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