WILLIAM A. AHRENS MD – NPI #1548278252
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

WILLIAM AHRENS is a pathologist located in CHARLOTTE, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548278252 to WILLIAM AHRENS on August 04, 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 last updated on Nov 18, 2024. 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 WILLIAM AHRENS below.

NPI Profile for
WILLIAM A. AHRENS

NPI Number
1548278252
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WILLIAM A. AHRENS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
PATHOLOGY
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203-5812
Phone: (704) 355-2251 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 96782
CHARLOTTE, NC 28296-6782
Phone: (704) 973-5500 Fax: (704) 973-5518
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 18, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for WILLIAM AHRENS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidNC5907776
medicaidSCN01407
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)		 SC 30476

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
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT STONY BROOK, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1999
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
WILLIAM AHRENS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ATRIUM HEALTH LINCOLN
      433 MCALISTER RD
      LINCOLNTON, NC 28092
    • ATRIUM HEALTH UNION
      600 HOSPITAL DR
      MONROE, NC 28112
    • CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER-PINEVILLE
      10628 PARK RD
      CHARLOTTE, NC 28210
    • CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH
      1000 BLYTHE BLVD
      CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
    • STANLY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      301 YADKIN ST
      ALBEMARLE, NC 28001

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