A-MED AMBULANCE SERVICE
NPI 1588839096
Ambulance in Altoona, AL
NPI Status: Active since April 25, 2008
Contact Information
2844 MAIN STREET
ALTOONA, AL
ZIP 35952
Phone: (205) 589-2300
Fax: (205) 589-6006
- Organization
- Ambulance
About A-MED AMBULANCE SERVICE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for A-med Ambulance Service, a provider established in Altoona, Alabama operating as a Ambulance. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1588839096 assigned on April 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 341600000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. The provider's is doing business as A-med Ambulance Service. The authorized official of this NPI record is Laura Singleton (Billing Manager)
- NPI
- 1588839096
- Provider Legal Name
- TOWN OF ALTOONA
- Other Organization Name
- A-MED AMBULANCE SERVICE
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 2844 MAIN STREET ALTOONA, AL 35952
- Location Phone
- (205) 589-2300
- Location Fax
- (205) 589-6006
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 100 ALTOONA, AL 35952
- Mailing Phone
- (205) 589-2300
- Mailing Fax
- (205) 589-6006
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-25-2008
- Last Update Date
- 01-03-2023
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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 State
- AL
- 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).
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
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 44 times for 44 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 983 times for 804 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 30 times for 28 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 850 times for 654 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 1,667 times for 724 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 47,975 times for 1,722 patientsReviews for A-MED AMBULANCE SERVICE
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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 1588839096, we treat the final digit (6) 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 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).
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 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1588839096, enumerated as an "organization" on April 25, 2008.
The provider is located at 2844 MAIN STREET ALTOONA, AL 35952 and the phone number is (205) 589-2300.
Ambulance with taxonomy code 341600000X.
