MERCY EMS
NPI 1306808753
Ambulance - Air Transport in Buffalo, NY

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 27 times for 27 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 1,030 times for 782 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 45 times for 45 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 1,015 times for 686 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 392 times for 291 patients

Ambulance service, conventional air services, transport, one way (rotary wing)

Ambulance service, conventional air services, transport, one way (rotary wing) refers to a medical evacuation using a helicopter. This service is typically used in emergencies when quick transport to a hospital is needed, or in situations where ground transport is not feasible.

This service was performed 106 times for 105 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 39,290 times for 1,485 patients

Rotary wing air mileage, per statute mile

Rotary wing air mileage refers to the distance covered by an air ambulance, specifically a helicopter, per statute mile. This service is crucial during emergencies where ground transport isn't fast or feasible. The cost is typically calculated based on the distance traveled.

This service was performed 5,514 times for 105 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 38 times for 37 patients

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

33D2026558

Facility Type

Ambulance

Certificate Effective Date

July 05, 2011

Certificate Expiration Date

March 26, 2027

Laboratory Director

DR. KAORI TANAKA

Certificate Type

Certificate of Waiver

Certificate Type Description

This CLIA certificate is issued to Mercy 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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