Clinical Medical Laboratory
There are 18458 active clinical medical laboratory providers in the United States, distributed across 67 states. (1) A clinical laboratory is a facility for the biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immunohematological, hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological, or other examination of
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 454 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 304 providers
- DALLAS, TX 211 providers
- SAN JUAN, PR 147 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 127 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 124 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 120 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 115 providers
- LAS VEGAS, NV 100 providers
- MIAMI, FL 100 providers
- IRVINE, CA 99 providers
- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 98 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 90 providers
- TAMPA, FL 88 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 88 providers
- BAYAMON, PR 87 providers
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 82 providers
- JACKSONVILLE, FL 81 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 79 providers
- DENVER, CO 76 providers
About clinical medical laboratory
(1) A clinical laboratory is a facility for the biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immunohematological, hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological, or other examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, human beings. These examinations also include procedures to determine, measure, or otherwise describe the presence or absence of various substances or organisms in the body. Facilities only collecting or preparing specimens (or both) or only serving as a mailing service and not performing testing are not considered clinical laboratories. (2) Any facility that examines materials from the human body for purposes of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of, the health of human beings. Typical divisions of a clinical laboratory include hematology, cytology, bacteriology, histology, biochemistry, medical toxicology, and serology.
Frequently asked
What does a clinical medical laboratory provider do?
Clinical Medical Laboratory providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a clinical medical laboratory provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.