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POLK COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NPI 1811925100
Ambulance - Land Transport in Columbus, NC

Active since June 28, 2006
340 HOSPITAL DR., COLUMBUS, NC 28722(828) 894-3067(828) 894-2328 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 7, 2026, Jul 19, 2024, Jun 15, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Polk County Local Government NPPES

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

POLK COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT (NPI 1811925100), doing business as Polk County Emergency Services, is a healthcare organization registered as a land transport in Columbus, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Penny Cochran, Supervisor, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811925100
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy3416L0300X
Legal Business NamePOLK COUNTY LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Location Address340 HOSPITAL DR.Columbus, NC 28722
Mailing AddressPo Box 308Columbus, NC 28722-0308 · (828) 894-3067 · Fax (828) 894-2328
Phone(828) 894-3067
Fax(828) 894-2328
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPenny CochranSupervisor · (828) 894-3067
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1811925100 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAmbulance · Land TransportTransportation Services
Taxonomy Code3416L0300X
Also ListedEmergency Medical Technician, ParamedicTaxonomy 146L00000X · License 1181 (NC)
340 HOSPITAL DR., Columbus, NC 28722
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsPolk County Emergency Services
Other NameCounty Of Polk/ Polk County Emergency Services

Other Identifiers 4

Other073AVNC · Bluce Cross Blue Shield
Medicaid3406951NC
Other590006033NC · Rail Road Medicare
MedicaidAB0068SC

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

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.
12,938 services603 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.
458 services328 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.
354 services297 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.
143 services121 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.
41 services41 patients

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 Polk County Local Government's NPI number?

The NPI number for Polk County Local Government is 1811925100. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2006. The provider is doing business as Polk County Emergency Services. The provider is also known as County Of Polk/ Polk County Emergency Services.

Where is Polk County Local Government located?

Polk County Local Government is located at 340 Hospital Dr., Columbus, NC 28722. The listed phone number is (828) 894-3067.

What is Polk County Local Government's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ambulance, specializing in Land Transport, with taxonomy code 3416L0300X.

What insurance does Polk County Local Government accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Polk County Local Government 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 Polk County Local Government was last updated on January 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.