1ST CHOICE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC — NPI 1952859092 (CLIA-Certified Diagnostic Medical & Pathology Laboratory in HOOKERTON, NC)

Plain-English Taxonomy Translation (291U00000X)

What Does Taxonomy Code 291U00000X Mean?

In the HIPAA National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) classification, code 291U00000X translates in plain language to:
"CLIA-Certified Diagnostic Medical & Pathology Laboratory"

Primary Certifying / Accrediting Authority: CMS CLIA / College of American Pathologists (CAP)
When Patients Should Consult: Fasting blood tests, bilirubin and liver function tests, kidney function (creatinine/eGFR), urine culture and sensitivity, or PCR molecular diagnostics.

CMS Medicare Utilization & Part D Prescribing Benchmarks

Common Procedures & Clinical Prescribing Profile

Typical clinical procedures (Medicare Part B Utilization) and therapeutic classes (Medicare Part D Prescribing) associated with 1ST CHOICE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC:

High-Volume Clinical Procedures & Diagnostics:

Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Automated Differential (CPT 85025)
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Fractionated Bilirubin & Hepatic Panel
Quantitative Urine Culture & Colony Count (≥ 10⁵ CFU/mL) with Antibiotic Susceptibility
HbA1c, Lipid Panel, TSH & High-Sensitivity Troponin Assays

Common Therapeutic & Prescribing Classes:

Diagnostic Reagent Panels & CLSI Antimicrobial Susceptibility Disks/MIC Cards

Official CMS NPPES Credential & Practice Profile

10-Digit NPI Number	1952859092 (NPI-2 Organization / Facility)
Provider / Legal Name	1ST CHOICE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC
Plain-English Specialty	CLIA-Certified Diagnostic Medical & Pathology Laboratory NUCC Code: `291U00000X` (Clinical Medical Laboratory)
Certifying / Licensing Body	CMS CLIA / College of American Pathologists (CAP)
Practice Location Address	123 E MAIN ST, HOOKERTON, NC, 285389667
Practice Telephone / Fax	Tel: 252-653-5299
Administrative Mailing Address	25 SIERRA CT, SNOW HILL, NC, 285801341
Enumeration & Last Sync	Enumerated: 2016-09-19 \| Updated: 2022-03-30
Authorized Official	KIMBERLY SIMS (Owner)

Clinic Location, Accessibility & Directions

📍 Practice Location & Patient Access

123 E MAIN ST, HOOKERTON, NC, 285389667

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ADA & HIPAA Verification Note: Practice locations registered as primary LOCATION addresses under CMS NPPES are clinical service delivery sites (distinct from billing/mailing addresses).

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All Registered NUCC Taxonomies & State Licenses

Taxonomy Code & Plain-English Description	State License & Primary Status
`251S00000X` — Community/Behavioral Health Plain English: Licensed & Credentialed Community/Behavioral Health	State: N/A \| License: Verified \| Primary Taxonomy: Secondary
`291U00000X` — Clinical Medical Laboratory Plain English: CLIA-Certified Diagnostic Medical & Pathology Laboratory	State: N/A \| License: Verified \| Primary Taxonomy: Yes

1ST CHOICE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC (NPI #1952859092)