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WESTWEGO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
NPI 1689835001
Ambulance - Land Transport in Westwego, LA

Active since June 18, 2008CLIA 19D1065481 · Waiver
677 AVENUE H, WESTWEGO, LA 70094(504) 341-2525(504) 875-4439 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 24, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Table of Contents

  1. NPI Profile Information
  2. Primary Taxonomy
  3. Insurance Plans Accepted
  4. Authorized Official
  5. Areas of Expertise
  6. CLIA Information
  7. Frequently Asked Questions
  • Organization
  • Ambulance
  • Land Transport
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 19D1065481
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulance
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 03-01-2027

About WESTWEGO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Westwego Emergency Medical Services, a provider established in Westwego, Louisiana operating as a Ambulance, focusing in land transport . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1689835001 assigned on June 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 3416L0300X with license number 72600 (LA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. The provider's is doing business as Westwego Emergency Medical Services. The authorized official of this NPI record is Thomas Calamari (Ems Director)

NPI
1689835001 Verify this NPI
Provider Legal Name
CITY OF WESTWEGO
Other Organization Name
WESTWEGO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Other Name Type
Doing Business As (3)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
677 AVENUE H WESTWEGO, LA 70094
Location Phone
(504) 341-2525
Location Fax
(504) 875-4439
Mailing Address
677 AVENUE H WESTWEGO, LA 70094
Mailing Phone
(504) 341-2525
Mailing Fax
(504) 875-4439
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
06-18-2008
Last Update Date
10-24-2023
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Ambulance Land Transport

Taxonomy Code
3416L0300X
Type
Transportation Services
License No.
72600
License State
LA

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

  • Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - PPO
  • Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - PPO
  • Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - PPO
  • Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 - PPO
  • Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 - PPO

HMO Louisiana

  • Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
  • Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - POS
  • Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

THOMAS CALAMARI

Authorized Official Title
EMS DIRECTOR
Authorized Official Phone
(504) 341-2525

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 59 times for 43 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 29 times for 26 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 449 times for 65 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
19D1065481
Facility Type
Ambulance
Certificate Effective Date
March 02, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
March 01, 2027
Laboratory Director
THOMAS J. CALAMARI
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Westwego Emergency Medical Services 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CITY OF WESTWEGO's NPI number?

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1689835001, enumerated as an "organization" on June 18, 2008.

Where is the provider located?

The provider is located at 677 AVENUE H WESTWEGO, LA 70094 and the phone number is (504) 341-2525.

What is the provider's specialty?

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

What insurance does CITY OF WESTWEGO accept?

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.