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Pathology

Jose A. Plaza, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbus, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. Jose A. Plaza, MD is a pathologist at 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210. Phone: (614) 293-5905. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jose A. Plaza had 569 Original Medicare patients and 1,981 services. NPI 1578622841. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jose A. Plaza, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Jose A. Plaza accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jose A. Plaza accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Jose A. Plaza see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 569 Original Medicare patients and 1,981 services for Jose A. Plaza. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jose A. Plaza's NPI number?
1578622841. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Jose A. Plaza, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients569
Services billed to Medicare1,981
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)829 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)389 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)256 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)205 services
  5. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)160 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol71%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Chronic kidney disease29%

Hospitals where Jose A. Plaza works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jose A. Plaza at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Jose A. Plaza is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jose A. Plaza as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • OSU Pathology Services, LLC65 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Columbus

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, OH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in OSU Pathology Services, LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578622841
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians