NPI | Name | Type | Address |
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MD Richard D. Plotz |
Individual |
152 2nd Ave Needham, MA |
Every health care provider, whether it’s a hospital, pharmacy, or individual specialist, must obtain their own NPI number. This identification number is unique and is assigned upon application. In tod...
Taxonomy Code | 207ZC0500X |
Specialization | Cytopathology |
Display Name | Cytopathology Physician |
Taxonomy Group | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
Taxonomy Classification | Pathology |
Definition | A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist's practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the "Pap" test. However, the cytopathologist's expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists. |
Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |
Modification Date | September 30, 2009 |