WATERTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
NPI 1528034493
Ambulance in Watertown, MA
NPI Status: Active since February 28, 2006
Contact Information
149 MAIN ST
WATERTOWN, MA
ZIP 02472
Phone: (617) 972-6511
- Organization
- Ambulance
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 22D2319872
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulance
- CLIA Exp. Date: 03-09-2027
About WATERTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Watertown Fire Department, a provider established in Watertown, Massachusetts operating as a Ambulance. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1528034493 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 341600000X with license number 3437 (MA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Watertown Fire Department. The authorized official of this NPI record is Ryan Nicholson (Chief)
- NPI
- 1528034493
- Provider Legal Name
- TOWN OF WATERTOWN
- Other Organization Name
- WATERTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 149 MAIN ST WATERTOWN, MA 02472
- Location Phone
- (617) 972-6511
- Mailing Address
- 149 MAIN ST WATERTOWN, MA 02472
- Mailing Phone
- (617) 682-1854
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 02-28-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-10-2023
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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
- Taxonomy Code
- 341600000X
- Type
- Transportation Services
- License No.
- 3437
- License State
- MA
- 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
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- WellSense Clarity NH Bronze 6500 HSA + $0 Rx List + 24/7 Nurse Advice - HMO
- WellSense Clarity NH Bronze 7500 HSA + $0 Rx List + 24/7 Nurse Advice - HMO
- WellSense Clarity NH Bronze 7600 HSA + $0 Rx List + 24/7 Nurse Advice - HMO
- WellSense Clarity NH Gold 2000 + $0 Rx List + 24/7 Nurse Advice - HMO
- WellSense Clarity NH Silver 0 Deductible + $0 Rx List + 24/7 Nurse Advice - HMO
- WellSense Clarity NH Silver 3400 + $0 Rx List + 24/7 Nurse Advice - HMO
- WellSense Clarity NH Silver 6000 + $0 Rx List + 24/7 Nurse Advice - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000000023044 | OTHER (01) | BMC HEALTHNET PLAN | |
| 590005406 | OTHER (01) | RR MEDICARE | |
| 700879 | OTHER (01) | HARVARD PILGRIM | |
| 0007373 | OTHER (01) | NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH | |
| 1707981 | MEDICAID (05) | MA | |
| 035559 | OTHER (01) | MA | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD |
| 801818 | OTHER (01) | TUFTS HEALTH PLAN | |
| 249573200 | OTHER (01) | DEPARTMENT OF LABOR |
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, basic life support, emergency transport (bls-emergency)
Ground mileage, per statute mile
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 297 times for 251 patientsAmbulance 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 450 times for 317 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 2,499 times for 508 patientsCLIA 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
- 22D2319872
- Facility Type
- Ambulance
- Certificate Effective Date
- March 10, 2025
- Certificate Expiration Date
- March 09, 2027
- Laboratory Director
- DAVID J. MEAGHER
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Watertown Fire Department 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 1528034493, we treat the final digit (3) 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 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).
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 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1528034493, enumerated as an "organization" on February 28, 2006.
The provider is located at 149 MAIN ST WATERTOWN, MA 02472 and the phone number is (617) 972-6511.
Ambulance with taxonomy code 341600000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: WellSense Health Plan, Medicare, Medicaid,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
