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KNOX COUNTY EMS
NPI 1225095185
Ambulance - Land Transport in Knox City, TX

Active since April 26, 2006CLIA 45D1026766 · Waiver
1/5
Patient Care Rating
701 SE 5TH ST, KNOX CITY, TX 79529(940) 657-3535(940) 657-5521 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Knox County Ems NPPES

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

KNOX COUNTY EMS (NPI 1225095185) is a healthcare organization registered as a land transport in Knox City, Texas and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 14, 2028 and lists Stephen Kuehler, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225095185
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy3416L0300X
Legal Business NameKNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Location Address701 SE 5TH STKnox City, TX 79529-2107
Mailing AddressPo Box 608Knox City, TX 79529-0608 · (940) 657-3535 · Fax (940) 657-5521
Phone(940) 657-3535
Fax(940) 657-5521
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialStephen KuehlerAdministrator · (940) 657-3535
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 2020
NPPES CertifiedNovember 6, 2020
✔ NPI 1225095185 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAmbulance · Land TransportTransportation Services
Taxonomy Code3416L0300X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 138006
701 SE 5TH ST, Knox City, TX 79529
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsKnox County Ems

Other Identifiers 2

Other138006TX · License
Medicaid000512601TX

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D1026766

Knox County Ems · Knox City, TX
Active · expires Jun 14, 2028
CLIA Number45D1026766
Laboratory TypeAmbulance
Certificate Effective DateJune 15, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 14, 2028
Laboratory DirectorStephen A. Kuehler
Laboratory Phone(940) 657-3535
Laboratory LocationKnox County Ems701 South 5th Street, Knox City, TX 79529
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.
4,838 services90 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.
110 services75 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.
27 services19 patients

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Knox County Hospital Home Care (CMS certification number 458324), from CMS Care Compare.

Knox County Hospital Home Care

Home health agency · Knox City, TX
1.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipGovernment Operated
CMS Certification Number458324
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 29, 1995
Phone(940) 657-3013
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Speech-language pathology

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
78.4%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
45.3%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
53.6%
Patients who got better at bathing
68.9%
Patients whose breathing improved
39.1%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
37.7%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
57.6%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
100%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
100%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
48 of 59 patient episodes · observed rate 81.36%
78.19% Same As National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
49 patient stays · observed rate 6.12%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
4.14% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 79 episodes
0.80
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
701 SE 5TH ST
KNOX CITY, TX 79529
Knox County (940) 657-3535
KNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
701 SE 5TH ST
KNOX CITY, TX 79529
Knox County (940) 657-3535
CINDY GUESS FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
701 SE 5TH ST
KNOX CITY, TX 79529
Knox County (940) 657-3535
KNOX COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Home Health
701 SE 5TH ST
KNOX CITY, TX 79529
Knox County (940) 657-3013

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 Knox County Hospital District's NPI number?

The NPI number for Knox County Hospital District is 1225095185. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2006. The provider is doing business as Knox County Ems.

Where is Knox County Hospital District located?

Knox County Hospital District is located at 701 SE 5th St, Knox City, TX 79529. The listed phone number is (940) 657-3535.

What is Knox County Hospital District's specialty?

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

Does Knox County Hospital District hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D1026766) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 14, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Knox County Hospital District a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Knox County Hospital Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since March 29, 1995.

What quality rating does Knox County Hospital District have?

CMS rates Knox County Hospital Home Care 1.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Knox County Hospital District was last updated on November 6, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.