BRUCE K. PATTERSON MD – NPI #1710166285
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.
BRUCE PATTERSON is a pathologist located in PALO ALTO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710166285 to BRUCE PATTERSON on October 31, 2007. 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
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NPI Profile for
BRUCE K. PATTERSON
(more than 18 years ago)
PALO ALTO, CA 94304-1204 Phone: (650) 725-3864 Fax: (650) 498-7241
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207ZP0105X - Pathology / Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine (Primary) |
CA | G87068 |
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