PORTAGE COUNTY AMBULANCE
NPI 1154438885
Ambulance - Land Transport in Stevens Point, WI
NPI Status: Active since August 25, 2006
Contact Information
1516 CHURCH ST
STEVENS POINT, WI
ZIP 54481
Phone: (715) 346-1398
- Organization
- Ambulance
- Land Transport
- CLIA Number: 52D0913699
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulance
- CLIA Exp. Date: 04-08-2028
About PORTAGE COUNTY AMBULANCE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Portage County Ambulance, a provider established in Stevens Point, Wisconsin operating as a Ambulance, focusing in land transport . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1154438885 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 3416L0300X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Portage County Ambulance. The authorized official of this NPI record is Paul R Baker (Em/ems Director)
- NPI
- 1154438885
- Provider Legal Name
- COUNTY OF PORTAGE
- Other Organization Name
- PORTAGE COUNTY AMBULANCE
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 1516 CHURCH ST STEVENS POINT, WI 54481
- Location Phone
- (715) 346-1398
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 457 WHEELING, IL 60090
- Mailing Phone
- (800) 244-2345
- Mailing Fax
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 11-03-2014
- Code Navigator
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Ambulance Land Transport
- Taxonomy Code
- 3416L0300X
- Type
- Transportation Services
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41323000 | MEDICAID (05) | WI | |
| 000082252 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | WI |
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)
Ambulance service, advanced life support, emergency transport, level 1 (als 1 - emergency)
Ambulance service, basic life support, emergency transport (bls-emergency)
Ground mileage, per statute mile
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 17 times for 17 patientsAmbulance 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 623 times for 425 patientsAmbulance 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 266 times for 194 patientsGround 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 4,897 times for 537 patientsCLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 52D0913699
- Facility Type
- Ambulance
- Certificate Effective Date
- April 09, 2026
- Certificate Expiration Date
- April 08, 2028
- Laboratory Director
- MR. JOSEPH A. GEMZA JR
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Portage County Ambulance to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.
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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 1154438885, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1154438885, enumerated as an "organization" on August 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 1516 CHURCH ST STEVENS POINT, WI 54481 and the phone number is (715) 346-1398.
Ambulance with taxonomy code 3416L0300X and a focus in Land Transport.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
