LAKE CHARLEVOIX EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORITY
NPI 1649854266
Ambulance in Charlevoix, MI

Q: What is Lake Charlevoix Emergency Medical Services Authority's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ambulance with taxonomy code 341600000X.

Active since May 10, 2021CLIA 23D2078842 · Waiver

9251 MAJOR DOUGLAS SLOAN RD, CHARLEVOIX, MI 49720(231) 547-7172(231) 557-3266 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Lake Charlevoix Emergency Medical Services Authority NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LAKE CHARLEVOIX EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (NPI 1649854266), doing business as 56 Ems, is a healthcare organization registered as an ambulance in Charlevoix, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 4, 2028, maintains a secondary practice location in Charlevoix, and lists Jesse L Silva, Administration, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649854266

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy341600000X

Legal Business NameLAKE CHARLEVOIX EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORITY

Location Address9251 MAJOR DOUGLAS SLOAN RDCharlevoix, MI 49720-9441

Mailing AddressPo Box 747Wheeling, IL 60090-0747 · (734) 224-4474 · Fax (336) 791-0196

Phone(231) 547-7172

Fax(231) 557-3266

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJesse L SilvaAdministration · (231) 547-7172

Enumeration DateMay 10, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 26, 2025

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 26, 2025

✔ NPI 1649854266 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAmbulanceTransportation Services

Taxonomy Code341600000X

Definition

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).

Also ListedAmbulance · Land TransportTaxonomy 3416L0300X

9251 MAJOR DOUGLAS SLOAN RD, Charlevoix, MI 49720

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Other Names 2

Doing Business As56 Ems

Doing Business AsLake Charlevoix Ems Authority

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1210 State StCharlevoix, MI 49720-1345 · Phone (231) 547-3279 · Fax (231) 547-3266

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 23D2078842

Lake Charlevoix Emergency Medical Services Authority · Charlevoix, MI

Active · expires Jun 4, 2028

CLIA Number23D2078842

Laboratory TypeAmbulance

Certificate Effective DateJune 5, 2026

Certificate Expiration DateJune 4, 2028

Laboratory DirectorJesse L. Silva

Laboratory Phone(231) 547-7172

Laboratory LocationLake Charlevoix Emergency Medical Services Authority9251 Major Douglas Sloan Road, Charlevoix, MI 49720

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Ground mileage, per statute mile A0425

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.

11,175 services313 patients

Ambulance service, advanced life support, emergency transport, level 1 (als 1 - emergency) A0427

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.

153 services114 patients

Ambulance service, basic life support, non-emergency transport, (bls) A0428

Basic 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.

134 services116 patients

Ambulance service, advanced life support, non-emergency transport, level 1 (als 1) A0426

Ambulance 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.

88 services84 patients

Ambulance service, basic life support, emergency transport (bls-emergency) A0429

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.

84 services66 patients

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Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lake Charlevoix Emergency Medical Services Authority's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lake Charlevoix Emergency Medical Services Authority is 1649854266. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2021. The provider is doing business as 56 Ems and Lake Charlevoix EMS Authority.

Where is Lake Charlevoix Emergency Medical Services Authority located?

Lake Charlevoix Emergency Medical Services Authority is located at 9251 Major Douglas Sloan Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720. The listed phone number is (231) 547-7172.

What is Lake Charlevoix Emergency Medical Services Authority's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ambulance with taxonomy code 341600000X.

Does Lake Charlevoix Emergency Medical Services Authority hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 23D2078842) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 4, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Lake Charlevoix Emergency Medical Services Authority accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Lake Charlevoix Emergency Medical Services Authority as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lake Charlevoix Emergency Medical Services Authority was last updated on September 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.