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AREA AMBULANCE AUTHORITY
NPI 1174513311
Ambulance - Land Transport in Cedar Rapids, IA

Active since October 27, 2005
2730 12TH ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404(402) 991-7866(319) 398-6759 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 22, 2026, Feb 25, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Area Ambulance Authority NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

AREA AMBULANCE AUTHORITY (NPI 1174513311), doing business as Area Ambulance Service, is a healthcare organization registered as a land transport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. The organization lists Jennifer L Zahrt, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174513311
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy3416L0300X
Legal Business NameAREA AMBULANCE AUTHORITY
Location Address2730 12TH ST SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404-4852
Mailing AddressPo Box 362Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0362 · (800) 979-1636 · Fax (319) 362-0320
Phone(402) 991-7866
Fax(319) 398-6759
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJennifer L ZahrtCeo · (319) 533-5906
Enumeration DateOctober 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 22, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1174513311 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAmbulance · Land TransportTransportation Services
Taxonomy Code3416L0300X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 2570200
2730 12TH ST SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsArea Ambulance Service

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..Insurance ›

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Ground mileage, per statute mile A0425
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.
35,594 services2,735 patients
Ambulance service, advanced life support, emergency transport, level 1 (als 1 - emergency) A0427
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.
2,448 services1,695 patients
Ambulance service, basic life support, emergency transport (bls-emergency) A0429
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.
1,563 services1,068 patients
Ambulance service, basic life support, non-emergency transport, (bls) A0428
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.
594 services509 patients
Ambulance service, advanced life support, non-emergency transport, level 1 (als 1) A0426
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.
111 services110 patients
Advanced life support, level 2 (als 2) A0433
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.
62 services61 patients

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Area Ambulance Authority's NPI number?

The NPI number for Area Ambulance Authority is 1174513311. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 27, 2005. The provider is doing business as Area Ambulance Service.

Where is Area Ambulance Authority located?

Area Ambulance Authority is located at 2730 12th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. The listed phone number is (402) 991-7866.

What is Area Ambulance Authority's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ambulance, specializing in Land Transport, with taxonomy code 3416L0300X.

What insurance does Area Ambulance Authority accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Area Ambulance Authority as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Area Ambulance Authority was last updated on September 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 49 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.