AVOCA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT
NPI 1427021161
Emergency Medical Technician, Intermediate in Avoca, IA

NPI Status: Active since February 13, 2006

Contact Information

212 W CROCKER ST
AVOCA, IA
ZIP 51521
Phone: (712) 343-2424
Fax: (712) 343-4304

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  • Emergency Medical Technician, Intermedia...
  • CLIA Number: 16D0961281
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Other
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 06-01-2027

About AVOCA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Avoca Volunteer Fire Dept, a provider established in Avoca, Iowa operating as a Emergency Medical Technician, Intermediate. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1427021161 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 146M00000X with license number 2780100 (IA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 17 years ago. The organization operates as a Single Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Scott Markham Md (Medical Director)

NPI
1427021161
Provider Name
AVOCA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
212 W CROCKER ST AVOCA, IA 51521
Location Phone
(712) 343-2424
Location Fax
(712) 343-4304
Mailing Address
PO BOX 246 201 N ELM AVOCA, IA 51521
Mailing Phone
(712) 343-2424
Mailing Fax
(712) 343-4304
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
02-13-2006
Last Update Date
11-05-2009
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Emergency Medical Technician, Intermediate

Taxonomy Code
146M00000X
Type
Emergency Medical Service Providers
License No.
2780100
License State
IA
Taxonomy Description
An Intermediate EMT is an individual trained and certified to perform intermediate life support treatment in medical emergencies based on individual state boards.

Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.

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

DR. SCOTT MARKHAM MD

Authorized Official Title
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Authorized Official Phone
(712) 544-2511

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
04526MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) 
0271668MEDICAID (05)IA 
10025249000OTHER (01)NESTATE OF NEBRASKA

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 15 times for 14 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 325 times for 21 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
16D0961281
Facility Type
Other
Certificate Effective Date
June 02, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
June 01, 2027
Laboratory Director
SCOTT MARKHAM
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Avoca Volunteer Fire Dept 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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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 1427021161, we treat the final digit (1) 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 49. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 49 = 1).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 4 + 7 + 0 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 49

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

The next multiple of ten after 49 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.

50 - 49 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1427021161.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Ambulance (Land Transport)
212 W CROCKER ST
AVOCA, IA 51521

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1427021161, enumerated as an "organization" on February 13, 2006.

The provider is located at 212 W CROCKER ST AVOCA, IA 51521 and the phone number is (712) 343-2424.

Emergency Medical Technician, Intermediate with taxonomy code 146M00000X.

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