NEEDHAM AMBULANCE SERVICE
NPI 1639113475
Ambulance - Land Transport in Needham, MA
NPI Status: Active since June 15, 2006
Contact Information
88 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA
ZIP 02492
Phone: (781) 455-7580
Fax: (781) 444-2174
NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 12, 2026.
- Organization
- Ambulance
- Land Transport
About NEEDHAM AMBULANCE SERVICE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Needham Ambulance Service, a provider established in Needham, Massachusetts operating as a Ambulance, focusing in land transport . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1639113475 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 3416L0300X with license number 3023 (MA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Needham Ambulance Service. The authorized official of this NPI record is Paul Buckley (Fire Chief)
- NPI
- 1639113475
- Provider Legal Name
- TOWN OF NEEDHAM
- Other Organization Name
- NEEDHAM AMBULANCE SERVICE
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 88 CHESTNUT ST NEEDHAM, MA 02492
- Location Phone
- (781) 455-7580
- Location Fax
- (781) 444-2174
- Mailing Address
- 8 TURCOTTE MEMORIAL DR ROWLEY, MA 01969
- Mailing Phone
- (800) 488-4351
- Mailing Fax
- (978) 356-2721
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-15-2006
- Last Update Date
- 10-20-2013
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Ambulance Land Transport
- Taxonomy Code
- 3416L0300X
- Type
- Transportation Services
- License No.
- 3023
- License State
- MA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 700230 | OTHER (01) | MA | HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTH |
| 013759 | OTHER (01) | MA | BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD |
| 800147 | OTHER (01) | MA | TUFTS HEALTH PLAN |
| 013759 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | MA | |
| 1701134 | MEDICAID (05) | MA |
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, advanced life support, emergency transport, level 1 (als 1 - emergency)
Ambulance service, basic life support, emergency transport (bls-emergency)
Ground mileage, per statute mile
Ambulance 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 515 times for 418 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 454 times for 343 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 2,615 times for 684 patientsReviews for NEEDHAM AMBULANCE SERVICE
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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 1639113475, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).
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 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1639113475, enumerated as an "organization" on June 15, 2006.
The provider is located at 88 CHESTNUT ST NEEDHAM, MA 02492 and the phone number is (781) 455-7580.
Ambulance with taxonomy code 3416L0300X and a focus in Land Transport.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
