Heather Pua, M.D., PH.D.
Heather Pua, M.D., PH.D. is a Molecular Genetic Pathology (Pathology) Physician in Nashville, TN, registered under NPI 1598091688. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.
Getting there
The practice address on file is 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| 56413 | TN | Molecular Genetic Pathology (Pathology)… primary |
| 56413 | TN | Anatomic Pathology Physician |
This provider holds licence 56413 issued in TN. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
This NPI does not appear in the PECOS Medicare enrolment file. Providers who do not bill Medicare — or who bill only through a group's enrolment — will not appear here. It is not a sign of any problem with the registration.
What Molecular Genetic Pathology covers
A molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, disorders of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies, and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207ZP0007X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207ZP0007X | Molecular Genetic Pathology (Pathology) Physician Molecular Genetic Pathology | 56413 | TN | primary |
| 207ZP0101X | Anatomic Pathology Physician Anatomic Pathology | 56413 | TN |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1598091688 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Last updated | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Credential | M.D., PH.D. |
| Practice address |
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC Nashville, TN 37232 (615) 322-3000 |
| Mailing address |
3841 GREEN HILLS VILLAGE DR STE 200 Nashville, TN 37215 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 7 |
Sum = 72 · next multiple of 10 = 80 · check digit = 8 · actual last digit = 8
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.