VALLEY AIRCARE
NPI 1588734594
Ambulance in Harlingen, TX
NPI Status: Active since November 08, 2006
Contact Information
1705 VERMONT
HARLINGEN, TX
ZIP 78550
Phone: (956) 364-2711
Fax: (956) 428-0839
- Organization
- Ambulance
- CLIA Number: 45D1025958
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulance
- CLIA Exp. Date: 05-08-2027
About VALLEY AIRCARE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Valley Aircare, a provider established in Harlingen, Texas operating as a Ambulance. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1588734594 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 341600000X with license number 300044 (TX). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Valley Aircare. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Leonard Callier (Deputy Director)
- NPI
- 1588734594
- Provider Legal Name
- SOUTH TEXAS EMERGENCY CARE FOUNDATION, INC.
- Other Organization Name
- VALLEY AIRCARE
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 1705 VERMONT HARLINGEN, TX 78550
- Location Phone
- (956) 364-2711
- Location Fax
- (956) 428-0839
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 533668 HARLINGEN, TX 78553
- Mailing Phone
- (956) 364-2711
- Mailing Fax
- (956) 428-0839
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-08-2006
- Last Update Date
- 09-27-2013
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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.
- 300044
- License State
- TX
- 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:
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506663 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | TX | |
| 000124001 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 137367100 | OTHER (01) | TX | VALLEY BAPTIST HEALTH PLA |
| 176428100 | OTHER (01) | TX | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR |
| 826590521 | OTHER (01) | TX | PALMETTO GBA RAILROAD |
| 0000506663 | OTHER (01) | TX | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD TX |
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)
Ambulance service, advanced life support, emergency transport, level 1 (als 1 - emergency)
Ambulance service, advanced life support, non-emergency transport, level 1 (als 1)
Ambulance service, basic life support, emergency transport (bls-emergency)
Ambulance service, basic life support, non-emergency transport, (bls)
Ground mileage, per statute mile
Specialty care transport (sct)
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 29 times for 29 patientsAmbulance 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 1,481 times for 988 patientsAmbulance 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 32 times for 31 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 433 times for 310 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 1,368 times for 774 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 21,167 times for 1,567 patientsSpecialty Care Transport (SCT) is a level of medical transport service for critically ill or injured patients. It involves healthcare professionals with advanced skills and equipment to provide continuous care during transport, ensuring patient's safety and well-being.
This service was performed 20 times for 16 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
- 45D1025958
- Facility Type
- Ambulance
- Certificate Effective Date
- May 09, 2025
- Certificate Expiration Date
- May 08, 2027
- Laboratory Director
- DR. MICHAEL MOHUN
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Accreditation
- Certificate Type Description
- This is a CLIA certificate is issued to Valley Aircare on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS. This type of certificate is issued to a laboratories tha perform nonwaived (moderate and/or high complexity) testing.
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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 1588734594, we treat the final digit (4) 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 76. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 76 = 4).
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 76 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1588734594, enumerated as an "organization" on November 08, 2006.
The provider is located at 1705 VERMONT HARLINGEN, TX 78550 and the phone number is (956) 364-2711.
Ambulance with taxonomy code 341600000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
