PRESTON R. SIMPSON MD – NPI #1265453021
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.
PRESTON SIMPSON is a pathologist located in FRESNO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265453021 to PRESTON SIMPSON on July 21, 2006. 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 previously updated about 18 years ago on May 29, 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 PRESTON SIMPSON below.
NPI Profile for
PRESTON R. SIMPSON
(about 20 years ago)
FRESNO, CA 93720 Phone: (559) 449-5360 Fax: (559) 449-3347
FRESNO, CA 93729-6750 Phone: (559) 455-4000 Fax: (559) 455-4007
Identifiers for PRESTON SIMPSON
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | CA | 00G580060 |
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 | G58006 |
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