COUNTY OF AVERY
NPI 1144213778
Ambulance - Land Transport in Newland, NC

NPI Status: Active since August 30, 2005

Contact Information

456 A ST.
NEWLAND, NC
ZIP 28657
Phone: (828) 733-8286
Fax: (828) 733-7004

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  • Ambulance
  • Land Transport

About COUNTY OF AVERY

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for County Of Avery, a provider established in Newland, North Carolina operating as a Ambulance, focusing in land transport . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1144213778 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 3416L0300X with license number 1507 (NC). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. The provider's . The authorized official of this NPI record is Kitina Calhoun (Office Manager)

NPI
1144213778
Provider Legal Name
COUNTY OF AVERY
Other Organization Name
Other Name Type
(6)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
456 A ST. NEWLAND, NC 28657
Location Phone
(828) 733-8286
Location Fax
(828) 733-7004
Mailing Address
456 A ST NEWLAND, NC 28657
Mailing Phone
(828) 733-8286
Mailing Fax
(828) 733-7004
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
08-30-2005
Last Update Date
09-04-2025
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Ambulance Land Transport

Taxonomy Code
3416L0300X
Type
Transportation Services
License No.
1507
License State
NC

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

KITINA CALHOUN

Authorized Official Title
OFFICE MANAGER
Authorized Official Phone
(828) 733-8286

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0726KOTHER (01)NCBCBS OF NC
3406783MEDICAID (05)NC 

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Advanced life support, level 2 (als 2)

Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ALS 2) is a medical service provided during emergencies. It involves advanced procedures like defibrillation, medication administration or endotracheal intubation by trained professionals to stabilize critical patients.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Ambulance service, advanced life support, emergency transport, level 1 (als 1 - emergency)

Ambulance Service, Advanced Life Support, Level 1 (ALS 1 - Emergency) is a critical care transport service for emergency situations. It includes a team of healthcare professionals equipped with advanced skills and tools to manage life-threatening conditions during transport.

This service was performed 353 times for 278 patients

Ambulance service, advanced life support, non-emergency transport, level 1 (als 1)

Ambulance Service, Advanced Life Support, Non-Emergency Transport, Level 1 (ALS 1) is a medical transportation service for patients who don't have an immediate life-threatening condition but require advanced medical monitoring or interventions during the journey.

This service was performed 111 times for 105 patients

Ambulance service, basic life support, emergency transport (bls-emergency)

Ambulance service with basic life support (BLS-Emergency) provides immediate transport for patients in critical situations. Medical professionals on board deliver essential care like CPR, wound dressing, and oxygen therapy to stabilize patients during the journey.

This service was performed 230 times for 170 patients

Ambulance service, basic life support, non-emergency transport, (bls)

Basic Life Support (BLS) non-emergency ambulance service provides safe transportation for patients who don't need immediate medical attention. It includes monitoring vital signs, ensuring comfort, and administering basic care during transport.

This service was performed 113 times for 100 patients

Ground mileage, per statute mile

Ground mileage per statute mile is a method of calculating the cost of transportation for medical services. It is used when a patient needs to be transported by ground ambulance. The cost is calculated per mile, from the pick-up location to the medical facility.

This service was performed 12,308 times for 476 patients

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1144213778, we treat the final digit (8) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
8
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 4 → 8 2 → 4 3 → 6 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 1 + 8 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 62

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1144213778.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1144213778, enumerated as an "organization" on August 30, 2005.

The provider is located at 456 A ST. NEWLAND, NC 28657 and the phone number is (828) 733-8286.

Ambulance with taxonomy code 3416L0300X and a focus in Land Transport.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.