SCOTT D. SHORTEN MD – NPI #1609833938
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.
SCOTT SHORTEN is a pathologist located in AKRON, OH. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1609833938 to SCOTT SHORTEN on April 28, 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
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NPI Profile for
SCOTT D. SHORTEN
(more than 20 years ago)
AKRON, OH 44307 Phone: (330) 344-2025 Fax: (330) 344-6418
NORTH OLMSTED, OH 44070-6325 Phone: (440) 274-5000 Fax: (440) 716-8608
Identifiers for SCOTT SHORTEN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | ANTHEM BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD | 000000028993 | |
| MEDICAID | OH | 0782890 |
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207ZP0102X - Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary) |
OH | 35051934 |
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