SUPERIORCARE AMBULANCE
NPI 1316229677
Ambulance in San Antonio, TX

NPI Status: Active since September 13, 2011

Contact Information

4655 WALZEM RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX
ZIP 78218
Phone: (210) 852-0550
Fax: (210) 428-6270

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  • Organization
  • Ambulance
  • CLIA Number: 45D2315875
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulance
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 11-10-2027

About SUPERIORCARE AMBULANCE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Superiorcare Ambulance, a provider established in San Antonio, Texas operating as a Ambulance. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1316229677 assigned on September 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 341600000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Superiorcare Ambulance. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Aaron Salvador Castro (Owner/ceo)

NPI
1316229677
Provider Legal Name
TGW SUPERIORCARE MTS LLC
Other Organization Name
SUPERIORCARE AMBULANCE
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
4655 WALZEM RD SAN ANTONIO, TX 78218
Location Phone
(210) 852-0550
Location Fax
(210) 428-6270
Mailing Address
4655 WALZEM RD SAN ANTONIO, TX 78218
Mailing Phone
(210) 852-0550
Mailing Fax
(210) 428-6270
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
09-13-2011
Last Update Date
02-14-2023
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Ambulance

Taxonomy Code
341600000X
Type
Transportation Services
License State
TX
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

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Authorized Official Name

MR. AARON SALVADOR CASTRO

Authorized Official Title
OWNER/CEO
Authorized Official Phone
(210) 862-9300

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
304346501MEDICAID (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, 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 1,345 times for 1,058 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 140 times for 133 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 432 times for 379 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 3,819 times for 2,407 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 58,117 times for 3,190 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
45D2315875
Facility Type
Ambulance
Certificate Effective Date
November 11, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
November 10, 2027
Laboratory Director
DR. RACHEL LITTLEFIELD
Certificate Type
Certificate of Accreditation
Certificate Type Description
This is a CLIA certificate is issued to Superiorcare Ambulance on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS. This type of certificate is issued to a laboratories tha perform nonwaived (moderate and/or high complexity) testing.

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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 1316229677, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

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
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
7
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 1 → 2 2 → 4 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 3 + 2 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 63

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

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1316229677.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Non-emergency Medical Transport (VAN)
4655 WALZEM RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78218
Emergency Medical Technician, Basic
4655 WALZEM RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78218

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1316229677, enumerated as an "organization" on September 13, 2011.

The provider is located at 4655 WALZEM RD SAN ANTONIO, TX 78218 and the phone number is (210) 852-0550.

Ambulance with taxonomy code 341600000X.

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