CITY OF TORRANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMS
NPI 1629251632
Ambulance in Torrance, CA
NPI Status: Active since December 12, 2007
Contact Information
1701 CRENSHAW BLVD
TORRANCE, CA
ZIP 90501
Phone: (310) 781-7000
- Organization
- Ambulance
About CITY OF TORRANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for City Of Torrance Fire Department Ems, a provider established in Torrance, California operating as a Ambulance. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1629251632 assigned on December 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 341600000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. The provider's is doing business as City Of Torrance Fire Department Ems. The authorized official of this NPI record is Sheila Poisson (Finance Director)
- NPI
- 1629251632
- Provider Legal Name
- CITY OF TORRANCE
- Other Organization Name
- CITY OF TORRANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMS
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 1701 CRENSHAW BLVD TORRANCE, CA 90501
- Location Phone
- (310) 781-7000
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 269110 SACRAMENTO, CA 95826
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 12-12-2007
- Last Update Date
- 08-03-2021
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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
- 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, basic life support, emergency transport (bls-emergency)
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 12 times for 12 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 1,169 times for 919 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 1,098 times for 843 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 5,263 times for 1,542 patientsReviews for CITY OF TORRANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMS
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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 1629251632, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).
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 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1629251632, enumerated as an "organization" on December 12, 2007.
The provider is located at 1701 CRENSHAW BLVD TORRANCE, CA 90501 and the phone number is (310) 781-7000.
Ambulance with taxonomy code 341600000X.
