POLK COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD
NPI 1508329145
Ambulance - Land Transport in Columbus, NC
NPI Status: Active since April 10, 2019
Contact Information
133 WALKER ST
COLUMBUS, NC
ZIP 28722
Phone: (828) 894-2323
- Organization
- Ambulance
- Land Transport
About POLK COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Polk County Rescue Squad, a provider established in Columbus, North Carolina operating as a Ambulance, focusing in land transport . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1508329145 assigned on April 2019. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 3416L0300X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. James Smith (Captain)
- NPI
- 1508329145
- Provider Name
- POLK COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 133 WALKER ST COLUMBUS, NC 28722
- Location Phone
- (828) 894-2323
- Mailing Address
- 133 WALKER ST COLUMBUS, NC 28722
- Mailing Phone
- (828) 894-2323
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-10-2019
- Last Update Date
- 09-30-2020
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Ambulance Land Transport
- Taxonomy Code
- 3416L0300X
- Type
- Transportation Services
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, basic life support, emergency transport (bls-emergency)
Ambulance service, basic life support, non-emergency transport, (bls)
Ground mileage, per statute mile
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 37 times for 35 patientsBasic 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 36 times for 29 patientsGround 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 780 times for 61 patientsReviews for POLK COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD
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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 1508329145, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).
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.
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.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508329145, enumerated as an "organization" on April 10, 2019.
The provider is located at 133 WALKER ST COLUMBUS, NC 28722 and the phone number is (828) 894-2323.
Ambulance with taxonomy code 3416L0300X and a focus in Land Transport.
