MEDS-1 AMBULANCE SERVICE INC
NPI 1265884456
Ambulance - Land Transport in Grand Rapids, MN

NPI Status: Active since July 12, 2016

Contact Information

1328 NW 5TH ST
GRAND RAPIDS, MN
ZIP 55744
Phone: (218) 326-0020
Fax: (218) 326-1402

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  • Ambulance
  • Land Transport

About MEDS-1 AMBULANCE SERVICE INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Meds-1 Ambulance Service Inc, a provider established in Grand Rapids, Minnesota operating as a Ambulance, focusing in land transport . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1265884456 assigned on July 2016. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 3416L0300X with license number 0319 (MN). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. James Richard Ducharme Nremtp (Owner / President)

NPI
1265884456
Provider Name
MEDS-1 AMBULANCE SERVICE INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1328 NW 5TH ST GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744
Location Phone
(218) 326-0020
Location Fax
(218) 326-1402
Mailing Address
1328 NW 5TH ST GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744
Mailing Phone
(218) 326-0020
Mailing Fax
(218) 326-1402
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
07-12-2016
Last Update Date
07-12-2016
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Ambulance Land Transport

Taxonomy Code
3416L0300X
Type
Transportation Services
License No.
0319
License State
MN

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

MR. JAMES RICHARD DUCHARME NREMTP

Authorized Official Title
OWNER / PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(218) 326-0020

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)

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 49 times for 48 patients

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 864 times for 576 patients

Ambulance service, advanced life support, non-emergency transport, level 1 (als 1)

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.

This service was performed 105 times for 99 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 374 times for 258 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 233 times for 162 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 38,218 times for 930 patients

Specialty care transport (sct)

Specialty Care Transport (SCT) is a level of medical transport service for critically ill or injured patients. It involves healthcare professionals with advanced skills and equipment to provide continuous care during transport, ensuring patient's safety and well-being.

This service was performed 112 times for 108 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 1265884456, we treat the final digit (6) 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 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).

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
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
5
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
6
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 6 → 12 → 3 8 → 16 → 7 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 64

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

The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 64 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1265884456.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1265884456, enumerated as an "organization" on July 12, 2016.

The provider is located at 1328 NW 5TH ST GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55744 and the phone number is (218) 326-0020.

Ambulance with taxonomy code 3416L0300X and a focus in Land Transport.