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National Institutes of Health

Q: What type of organization is National Institutes of Health?

National Institutes of Health is registered in NPPES as a Clinical Medical Laboratory (its primary provider taxonomy).

Clinical Medical Laboratory in Research Triangle Park, NC · enumerated 2008 · authorized official Bonnie Ellis, Assistant Director.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1194900142

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)

Legal business name National Institutes of Health

Practice address 79 T.W. Alexander Dr, Room 3444c, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709

Phone (919) 541-1403

Fax (919) 541-2843

Enumeration date Jan 8, 2008

Last updated in NPPES Jan 8, 2008

Taxonomy & classification

291U00000X Clinical Medical Laboratory Laboratories · License C005307 (NC) Primary

Authorized official

Name Bonnie Ellis

Title Assistant Director

Phone (301) 451-7441

What is an NPI number?

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What is a Type 2 NPI?

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What type of organization is National Institutes of Health?

National Institutes of Health is registered in NPPES as a Clinical Medical Laboratory (its primary provider taxonomy).

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-01-08.