BLAIRSTOWN FIRE DEPT OR BLAIRSTOWN AMBULANCE /EMS OR BLAIRSTOWN RESCUE
NPI 1649213752
Ambulance - Land Transport in Blairstown, IA

NPI Status: Active since June 14, 2006

Contact Information

205 MAIN ST NE
BLAIRSTOWN, IA
ZIP 52209
Phone: (319) 454-0078
Fax: (319) 454-6709

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  • Organization
  • Ambulance
  • Land Transport
  • CLIA Number: 16D0951463
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulance
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 09-17-2026

About BLAIRSTOWN FIRE DEPT OR BLAIRSTOWN AMBULANCE /EMS OR BLAIRSTOWN RESCUE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Blairstown Fire Dept Or Blairstown Ambulance /ems Or Blairstown Rescue, a provider established in Blairstown, Iowa operating as a Ambulance, focusing in land transport . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1649213752 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 3416L0300X with license number 2060900 (IA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. The provider's other name is Blairstown Fire Dept Or Blairstown Ambulance /ems Or Blairstown Rescue. The authorized official of this NPI record is Melinda Sue Brittain Paramedic (Director)

NPI
1649213752
Provider Legal Name
CITY OF BLAIRSTOWN
Other Organization Name
BLAIRSTOWN FIRE DEPT OR BLAIRSTOWN AMBULANCE /EMS OR BLAIRSTOWN RESCUE
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
205 MAIN ST NE BLAIRSTOWN, IA 52209
Location Phone
(319) 454-0078
Location Fax
(319) 454-6709
Mailing Address
309 LOCUST ST NW PO BOX 270 BLAIRSTOWN, IA 52209
Mailing Phone
(319) 454-0078
Mailing Fax
(319) 454-6709
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
06-14-2006
Last Update Date
06-23-2008
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Ambulance Land Transport

Taxonomy Code
3416L0300X
Type
Transportation Services
License No.
2060900
License State
IA

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

MELINDA SUE BRITTAIN PARAMEDIC

Authorized Official Title
DIRECTOR
Authorized Official Phone
(319) 454-0078

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
C 16565OTHER (01)TXUNITED AMER INS CO
41094OTHER (01)IAWELLMARK BC/BS
=========00OTHER (01)ILJOHN DEER HEALTH CARE
J09900019506OTHER (01)NVSIERRA
=========TMLPWOOTHER (01)MOIA BEHAVIOR HEALTH MDCAID
0165654MEDICAID (05)IA 
590006388OTHER (01)GAPALMETTO GBA-RR MEDICARE
0004654218OTHER (01)TXAETNA PIN#
========= 52209 0000OTHER (01)TRICARE WPS
001417OTHER (01)IAPRINCIPAL LIFE INS CO
16565MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)IAMC PROVIDER #

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, 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 28 times for 24 patients

Ambulance service, basic life support, emergency transport (bls-emergency)

Ambulance 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 36 times for 28 patients

Ground mileage, per statute mile

Ground 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 1,641 times for 49 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
16D0951463
Facility Type
Ambulance
Certificate Effective Date
September 18, 2024
Certificate Expiration Date
September 17, 2026
Laboratory Director
MINDY R. FISHER
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Blairstown Fire Dept Or Blairstown Ambulance /ems Or Blairstown Rescue 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 1649213752, 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
2
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 2 → 4 3 → 6 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 6 + 8 + 9 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 68

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.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1649213752.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1649213752, enumerated as an "organization" on June 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 205 MAIN ST NE BLAIRSTOWN, IA 52209 and the phone number is (319) 454-0078.

Ambulance with taxonomy code 3416L0300X and a focus in Land Transport.

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