WILMINGTON HEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
NPI 1548456478
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Wilmington, NC

NPI Status: Active since September 25, 2007

Contact Information

1305 GLEN MEADE RD
WILMINGTON, NC
ZIP 28401
Phone: (910) 815-6100
Fax: (910) 899-9191

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  • Organization
  • Clinic/Center
  • Ambulatory Surgical
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 34D2254547
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 03-03-2028

About WILMINGTON HEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center, a provider established in Wilmington, North Carolina operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1548456478 assigned on September 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X with license number 73991 (NC). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is Pamela Kearns (Cfo)

NPI
1548456478
Provider Legal Name
WILMINGTON ASC LLC
Other Organization Name
WILMINGTON HEALTH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1305 GLEN MEADE RD WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Location Phone
(910) 815-6100
Location Fax
(910) 899-9191
Mailing Address
1202 MEDICAL CENTER DR WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Mailing Phone
(910) 763-2072
Mailing Fax
(910) 899-9191
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
09-25-2007
Last Update Date
06-16-2022
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical

Taxonomy Code
261QA1903X
Type
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
License No.
73991
License State
NC

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Advantage Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Complete | $60 PCP | $20 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HSA Eligible | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Premier A | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold Standard A | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Choice A | 3 Free PCP | $15 Tier 1 Rx | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Preferred | 3 Free PCP | $10 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver Standard | Nationwide Doctors - PPO
  • Blue Care Bronze Basic | 3 Free PCP | $25 Tier 1 Rx | Integrated | Statewide Doctors - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
  • UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

PAMELA KEARNS

Authorized Official Title
CFO
Authorized Official Phone
(910) 341-3331

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
00645OTHER (01)NCBCBS NC
3409864MEDICAID (05)NC 
490002975OTHER (01)NCRAILROAD MEDICARE

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.

Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm

A biopsy or removal of deep underarm lymph nodes is a procedure where a small sample of lymph node tissue is taken for testing. This helps in diagnosing or ruling out conditions like infections or cancers. It involves a small incision and is typically done under local or general anesthesia.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tool called an endoscope to examine and remove a growth in your bladder and urethra. The growth size ranges from 2.0-5.0 cm. This is done to ensure your urinary system functions properly.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Incision of tendon covering of finger

This procedure involves making a small cut into the protective sheath around a finger tendon. It's typically done to relieve pressure or inflammation, improve finger movement, or treat conditions like trigger finger. It's a safe, often outpatient procedure.

This service was performed 21 times for 16 patients

Injection of implant material beneath lining of bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope

This is a procedure where a substance is inserted under the bladder or urethra lining using a special instrument called an endoscope. This helps to support these areas and improve their function. It's done in a safe, controlled medical environment.

This service was performed 40 times for 36 patients

Injection, bupivacaine liposome, 1 mg

Bupivacaine liposome is a local anesthetic used to numb a specific area of the body and reduce pain or discomfort associated with surgical procedures. The 1 mg dosage is injected by a healthcare professional at the required site.

This service was performed 2,527 times for 15 patients

Insertion of peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator

The insertion of a peripheral or gastric neurostimulator generator is a procedure that helps manage chronic pain or gastric conditions. A small device is surgically placed under the skin, which sends mild electrical signals to the nerves involved.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Partial removal of breast

A partial removal of the breast, also known as a lumpectomy, involves taking out a portion of the breast tissue to eliminate concerning cells. It's typically performed when the problem area is limited in size. This procedure helps to preserve most of the breast's appearance while aiming to remove all the unhealthy cells.

This service was performed 23 times for 18 patients

Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope

This procedure involves using a small camera, called an endoscope, to view and treat a tight wrist ligament. The endoscope is inserted through a tiny incision, reducing recovery time and scarring. It helps to relieve pain and improve wrist function.

This service was performed 15 times for 14 patients

Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope

This procedure, known as arthroscopic knee surgery, involves using a small camera (endoscope) to view the inside of your knee. Small instruments are used to remove damaged cartilage. This can help alleviate pain and improve knee function.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope

This procedure, known as arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, helps fix tears in the shoulder's rotator cuff. An endoscope, a small camera, is used to view the shoulder inside. Using small tools, the surgeon repairs the torn tissue. This minimally invasive approach often leads to a quicker recovery.

This service was performed 19 times for 18 patients

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee

A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.

This service was performed 30 times for 28 patients

Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis

This procedure, known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing your damaged thigh bone and hip joint with artificial parts, called a prosthesis. It helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.

This service was performed 19 times for 19 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
34D2254547
Facility Type
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective Date
March 04, 2026
Certificate Expiration Date
March 03, 2028
Laboratory Director
BRADFORD A. TYLER
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Wilmington Health Ambulatory Surgery Center 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 1548456478, 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 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
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 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 4 → 8 4 → 8 6 → 12 → 3 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1548456478.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1305 GLEN MEADE RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1305 GLEN MEADE RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1305 GLEN MEADE RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1548456478, enumerated as an "organization" on September 25, 2007.

The provider is located at 1305 GLEN MEADE RD WILMINGTON, NC 28401 and the phone number is (910) 815-6100.

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.

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