WEST MICHIGAN AIR CARE, INC.
NPI 1538148317
Ambulance - Air Transport in Kalamazoo, MI
NPI Status: Active since January 11, 2006
Contact Information
7 HEALTHCARE PLAZA
KALAMAZOO, MI
ZIP 49007
Phone: (269) 337-2505
Fax: (226) 337-2506
- Organization
- Ambulance
- Air Transport
- CLIA Number: 23D2220515
- CLIA Cert. Type: Other - AMBULATORY ONCOLOGY
- CLIA Exp. Date: 04-12-2027
About WEST MICHIGAN AIR CARE, INC.
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for West Michigan Air Care, Inc., a provider established in Kalamazoo, Michigan operating as a Ambulance, focusing in air transport . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538148317 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 3416A0800X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 7 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Matthew Heffelfinger (Program Director)
- NPI
- 1538148317
- Provider Name
- WEST MICHIGAN AIR CARE, INC.
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 7 HEALTHCARE PLAZA KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
- Location Phone
- (269) 337-2505
- Location Fax
- (226) 337-2506
- Mailing Address
- 7 HEALTHCARE PLAZA KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
- Mailing Phone
- (269) 337-2505
- Mailing Fax
- (226) 337-2506
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 01-11-2006
- Last Update Date
- 04-25-2019
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Ambulance Air Transport
- Taxonomy Code
- 3416A0800X
- Type
- Transportation Services
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 590C90180 | OTHER (01) | MI | BCBSM PROVIDER ID |
| 2915048 | MEDICAID (05) | MI |
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, conventional air services, transport, one way (rotary wing)
Rotary wing air mileage, per statute mile
Ambulance service, conventional air services, transport, one way (rotary wing) refers to a medical evacuation using a helicopter. This service is typically used in emergencies when quick transport to a hospital is needed, or in situations where ground transport is not feasible.
This service was performed 68 times for 68 patientsRotary wing air mileage refers to the distance covered by an air ambulance, specifically a helicopter, per statute mile. This service is crucial during emergencies where ground transport isn't fast or feasible. The cost is typically calculated based on the distance traveled.
This service was performed 3,089 times for 67 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
- 23D2220515
- Facility Type
- Other - AMBULATORY ONCOLOGY
- Certificate Effective Date
- April 13, 2025
- Certificate Expiration Date
- April 12, 2027
- Laboratory Director
- ANNA HOEKSTRA
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to West Michigan Air Care, Inc. 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 1538148317, we treat the final digit (7) 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 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).
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 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538148317, enumerated as an "organization" on January 11, 2006.
The provider is located at 7 HEALTHCARE PLAZA KALAMAZOO, MI 49007 and the phone number is (269) 337-2505.
Ambulance with taxonomy code 3416A0800X and a focus in Air Transport.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
