JACOB D. SPECTOR MD – NPI #1245693456
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.

JACOB SPECTOR is a pathologist located in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245693456 to JACOB SPECTOR on April 04, 2016. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0105X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 06, 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 JACOB SPECTOR below.

NPI Profile for
JACOB D. SPECTOR

NPI Number
1245693456
Enumeration Date

(more than 10 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JACOB D. SPECTOR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
185 BERRY ST STE 290
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107-1773
Phone: (510) 428-3162 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
513 Parnassus Ave
UCSF, Department of Pathology
San Francisco, CA 94143-2205
Phone: (415) 514-0681
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 06, 2024

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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
207ZP0105X
- Pathology / Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine (Primary)
CA A155458

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Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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