OAK BLUFFS AMBULANCE SERVICE
NPI 1255318903
Ambulance in Oak Bluffs, MA

NPI Status: Active since December 23, 2005

Contact Information

6 FIREHOUSE ROAD
OAK BLUFFS, MA
ZIP 02557
Phone: (508) 693-0077

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About OAK BLUFFS AMBULANCE SERVICE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Oak Bluffs Ambulance Service, a provider established in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts operating as a Ambulance. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1255318903 assigned on December 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 341600000X with license number 3127 (MA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Oak Bluffs Ambulance Service. The authorized official of this NPI record is John Rose (Chief)

NPI
1255318903
Provider Legal Name
TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS
Other Organization Name
OAK BLUFFS AMBULANCE SERVICE
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
6 FIREHOUSE ROAD OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557
Location Phone
(508) 693-0077
Mailing Address
8 TURCOTTE MEMORIAL DR ROWLEY, MA 01969
Mailing Phone
(800) 488-4351
Mailing Fax
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
12-23-2005
Last Update Date
10-20-2013
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Ambulance

Taxonomy Code
341600000X
Type
Transportation Services
License No.
3127
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
An emergency vehicle used for transporting patients to a health care facility after injury or illness. Types of ambulances used in the United States include ground (surface) ambulance, rotor-wing (helicopter), and fixed-wing aircraft (airplane).

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

JOHN ROSE

Authorized Official Title
CHIEF
Authorized Official Phone
(508) 693-0077

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1720341MEDICAID (05)MA 
590010121OTHER (01)RR MEDICARE
801878OTHER (01)TUFTS HEALTH PLAN
034859MEDICARE PIN (08)MA 
700245OTHER (01)HARVARD PILGRIM
000000022680OTHER (01)BMC HEALTHNET PLAN
095559OTHER (01)MABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
9863991OTHER (01)G. H. I INSURANCE
=========OTHER (01)NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH

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, 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 199 times for 141 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 83 times for 67 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 16 times for 16 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 769 times for 197 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 1255318903, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).

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
2
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
3
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 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 8 → 16 → 7 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 5 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 0 + 24 = 57

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

The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 57 = 3
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 3, which matches the last digit of 1255318903.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1255318903, enumerated as an "organization" on December 23, 2005.

The provider is located at 6 FIREHOUSE ROAD OAK BLUFFS, MA 02557 and the phone number is (508) 693-0077.

Ambulance with taxonomy code 341600000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, Tufts. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.