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FIRST CHOICE AMBULANCE, INC.
NPI 1376624171
Ambulance - Land Transport in Lake City, SC

Active since October 18, 2006CLIA 42D2073448 · Waiver
191 E LOOP RD, LAKE CITY, SC 29560(843) 374-3890(843) 374-3892 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About First Choice Ambulance, Inc. NPPES

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

FIRST CHOICE AMBULANCE, INC. (NPI 1376624171) is a healthcare organization registered as a land transport in Lake City, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 18, 2028 and lists James Anthony Woodberry, Ceo,owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376624171
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy3416L0300X
Legal Business NameFIRST CHOICE AMBULANCE, INC.
Location Address191 E LOOP RDLake City, SC 29560-2172
Mailing Address191 E Loop RdLake City, SC 29560-2172 · (843) 374-3890 · Fax (843) 374-3892
Phone(843) 374-3890
Fax(843) 374-3892
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames Anthony WoodberryCeo,owner · (843) 374-3890
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1376624171 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAmbulance · Land TransportTransportation Services
Taxonomy Code3416L0300X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 221
191 E LOOP RD, Lake City, SC 29560
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Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidAB0209SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina.Insurance ›

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 42D2073448

First Choice Ambulance, Inc · Lake City, SC
Active · expires Feb 18, 2028
CLIA Number42D2073448
Laboratory TypeAmbulance
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 19, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 18, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMarion O. Blanton
Laboratory Phone(843) 374-3890
Laboratory LocationFirst Choice Ambulance, Inc270 N Ron Mcnair Blvd, Lake City, SC 29560
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 5

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.
83,806 services2,374 patients
Ambulance service, basic life support, non-emergency transport, (bls) A0428
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.
6,109 services1,536 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.
854 services777 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.
352 services324 patients
Advanced life support, level 2 (als 2) A0433
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.
18 services18 patients

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 First Choice Ambulance, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for First Choice Ambulance, Inc. is 1376624171. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006.

Where is First Choice Ambulance, Inc. located?

First Choice Ambulance, Inc. is located at 191 E Loop Rd, Lake City, SC 29560. The listed phone number is (843) 374-3890.

What is First Choice Ambulance, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does First Choice Ambulance, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 42D2073448) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 18, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does First Choice Ambulance, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter of North Carolina list First Choice Ambulance, Inc. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for First Choice Ambulance, Inc. was last updated on August 22, 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.