SOUTH STAR EMS
NPI 1740585595
Ambulance - Land Transport in North Augusta, SC
NPI Status: Active since January 25, 2011
Contact Information
139 EDGEFIELD RD
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC
ZIP 29841
Phone: (706) 434-4000
Fax: (706) 396-2100
- Organization
- Ambulance
- Land Transport
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 42D0960681
- CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
- CLIA Exp. Date: 07-02-2027
About SOUTH STAR EMS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for South Star Ems, a provider established in North Augusta, South Carolina operating as a Ambulance, focusing in land transport . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1740585595 assigned on January 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 3416L0300X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. The provider's is doing business as South Star Ems. The authorized official of this NPI record is Carey L Story (Billing Manager)
- NPI
- 1740585595
- Provider Legal Name
- SOUTHERN AMBULANCE SERVICE LTD
- Other Organization Name
- SOUTH STAR EMS
- Other Name Type
- Doing Business As (3)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 139 EDGEFIELD RD NORTH AUGUSTA, SC 29841
- Location Phone
- (706) 434-4000
- Location Fax
- (706) 396-2100
- Mailing Address
- 4328 WHEELER RD MARTINEZ, GA 30907
- Mailing Phone
- (706) 434-4000
- Mailing Fax
- (706) 396-2100
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 01-25-2011
- Last Update Date
- 11-14-2023
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Ambulance Land Transport
- Taxonomy Code
- 3416L0300X
- Type
- Transportation Services
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Direction Bronze 1 - POS
- Blue Direction Silver 1 - POS
- Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision - POS
- Blue Direction Silver 2 - POS
- Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze - POS
- Blue Direction Standard Gold - POS
- Blue Direction Standard Silver - POS
- Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 - EPO
- Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 - EPO
- Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Bronze 4 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Bronze 6 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Gold 1 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Gold 5 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Silver 14 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision - EPO
- BlueEssentials Silver 40 - EPO
- BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze - EPO
- BlueEssentials Standard Gold - EPO
- BlueEssentials Standard Silver - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
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)
Ambulance service, basic life support, non-emergency transport, (bls)
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 409 times for 370 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 128 times for 124 patientsBasic 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.
This service was performed 112 times for 106 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 6,859 times for 563 patientsCLIA 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
- 42D0960681
- Facility Type
- Physician Office
- Certificate Effective Date
- July 03, 2025
- Certificate Expiration Date
- July 02, 2027
- Laboratory Director
- DRAZEN JUKIC
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to South Star Ems after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements. This type of certificate is issued to laboratories that perform nonwaived (moderate and/or high complexity) testing.
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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 1740585595, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740585595, enumerated as an "organization" on January 25, 2011.
The provider is located at 139 EDGEFIELD RD NORTH AUGUSTA, SC 29841 and the phone number is (706) 434-4000.
Ambulance with taxonomy code 3416L0300X and a focus in Land Transport.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
