JACKSON COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE
NPI 1437260528
Ambulance - Land Transport in Murphysboro, IL

NPI Status: Active since August 31, 2006

Contact Information

10169 OLD HIGHWAY 13
MURPHYSBORO, IL
ZIP 62966
Phone: (618) 529-5158
Fax: (618) 529-4387

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  • Organization
  • Ambulance
  • Land Transport
  • CLIA Number: 14D2240811
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulance
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 10-21-2027

About JACKSON COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jackson County Ambulance Service, a provider established in Murphysboro, Illinois operating as a Ambulance, focusing in land transport . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437260528 assigned on August 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 3416L0300X with license number 55198 (IL). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Jackson County Ambulance Service. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Kenton Schafer (Director)

NPI
1437260528
Provider Legal Name
JACKSON COUNTY
Other Organization Name
JACKSON COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
10169 OLD HIGHWAY 13 MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966
Location Phone
(618) 529-5158
Location Fax
(618) 529-4387
Mailing Address
10169 OLD HIGHWAY 13 MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966
Mailing Phone
(618) 529-5158
Mailing Fax
(618) 529-4387
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
Yes
Enumeration Date
08-31-2006
Last Update Date
06-14-2023
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Ambulance Land Transport

Taxonomy Code
3416L0300X
Type
Transportation Services
License No.
55198
License State
IL

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1343800000XTransportation Services

Secured Medical Transport (VAN)

55198 (IL)

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

MR. KENTON SCHAFER

Authorized Official Title
DIRECTOR
Authorized Official Phone
(618) 529-5158

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
8862812OTHER (01)ILBLACK LUNG
0106019OTHER (01)ILBC & BS OF TN
P00290482OTHER (01)ILPALMETTO GBA
039780118OTHER (01)ILBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
HEALTHLINKOTHER (01)IL112726

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 15 times for 15 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 840 times for 533 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 157 times for 147 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 677 times for 395 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 453 times for 302 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 22,414 times for 992 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
14D2240811
Facility Type
Ambulance
Certificate Effective Date
October 22, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
October 21, 2027
Laboratory Director
KENTON J. SCHAFER
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Jackson County Ambulance Service 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 1437260528, we treat the final digit (8) 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 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).

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

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 6 + 7 + 4 + 6 + 0 + 5 + 4 + 24 = 62

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

The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 62 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1437260528.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437260528, enumerated as an "organization" on August 31, 2006.

The provider is located at 10169 OLD HIGHWAY 13 MURPHYSBORO, IL 62966 and the phone number is (618) 529-5158.

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

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