KNOX COUNTY EMS
NPI 1225095185
Ambulance - Land Transport in Knox City, TX
Patient Care Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
NPI Status: Active since April 26, 2006
Contact Information
701 SE 5TH ST
KNOX CITY, TX
ZIP 79529
Phone: (940) 657-3535
Fax: (940) 657-5521
- Organization
- Ambulance
- Land Transport
- CLIA Number: 45D1026766
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulance
- CLIA Exp. Date: 06-14-2026
About KNOX COUNTY EMS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Knox County Ems, a provider established in Knox City, Texas operating as a Ambulance, focusing in land transport . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1225095185 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 3416L0300X with license number 138006 (TX). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Knox County Ems. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Stephen Kuehler (Administrator)
- NPI
- 1225095185
- Provider Legal Name
- KNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
- Other Organization Name
- KNOX COUNTY EMS
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 701 SE 5TH ST KNOX CITY, TX 79529
- Location Phone
- (940) 657-3535
- Location Fax
- (940) 657-5521
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 608 KNOX CITY, TX 79529
- Mailing Phone
- (940) 657-3535
- Mailing Fax
- (940) 657-5521
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-26-2006
- Last Update Date
- 11-06-2020
- Code Navigator
According to the Home Health Compare program data, Knox County Ems has overall quality rating based on the provider's performance on seven separate quality measures including: timely initiation of care, improvement in ambulation, bed transferring, bathing, shortness of breath, management of oral medications and relapse in acute care hospitalizations. The Quality of Patient Star Rating for this provider is 1.5 out of 5 and summarizes some of the current health care provider performance measures.
Location Map
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Ambulance Land Transport
- Taxonomy Code
- 3416L0300X
- Type
- Transportation Services
- License No.
- 138006
- License State
- TX
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138006 | OTHER (01) | TX | LICENSE |
| 000512601 | MEDICAID (05) | TX |
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.
Ambulance service, advanced life support, emergency transport, level 1 (als 1 - emergency)
Ambulance service, basic life support, emergency transport (bls-emergency)
Ambulance service, basic life support, non-emergency transport, (bls)
Ground mileage, per statute mile
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 134 times for 88 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 35 times for 27 patientsBasic 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 13 times for 11 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 5,639 times for 110 patientsNursing Home Compare Information
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services publishes Home Health Compare quality of care data to provide consumers an easy way to compare "Medicare-certified" home health agencies throughout the nation. "Medicare-certified" home health agencies are approved by Medicare and meet certain federal health and safety requirements.
The Home Health Compare information helps consumers learn how well home health agencies care for their patients, how often each agency used best practices when caring for its patients and what patients said about their recent home health care experience.
CLIA 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
- 45D1026766
- Facility Type
- Ambulance
- Certificate Effective Date
- June 15, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- June 14, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- STEPHEN A. KUEHLER
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Knox County Ems 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 1225095185, 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 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 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 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
KNOX CITY, TX 79529
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1225095185, enumerated as an "organization" on April 26, 2006.
The provider is located at 701 SE 5TH ST KNOX CITY, TX 79529 and the phone number is (940) 657-3535.
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.
