PLAINS VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION
NPI 1861480949
Ambulance - Land Transport in Plains, PA

NPI Status: Active since October 12, 2005

Contact Information

90 MAFFETT ST
PLAINS, PA
ZIP 18705
Phone: (570) 822-9279
Fax: (570) 223-6226

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  • Organization
  • Ambulance
  • Land Transport
  • CLIA Number: 39D2315745
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulance
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 12-17-2026

About PLAINS VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Plains Volunteer Ambulance Association, a provider established in Plains, Pennsylvania operating as a Ambulance, focusing in land transport . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1861480949 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 3416L0300X with license number 03366 (PA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Paul A Zabriski (Treasurer)

NPI
1861480949
Provider Name
PLAINS VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
90 MAFFETT ST PLAINS, PA 18705
Location Phone
(570) 822-9279
Location Fax
(570) 223-6226
Mailing Address
PO BOX 207 ALLENTOWN, PA 18105
Mailing Phone
(484) 664-2007
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
10-12-2005
Last Update Date
11-02-2011
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Ambulance Land Transport

Taxonomy Code
3416L0300X
Type
Transportation Services
License No.
03366
License State
PA

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

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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

MR. PAUL A ZABRISKI

Authorized Official Title
TREASURER
Authorized Official Phone
(570) 822-9279

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
1063900OTHER (01)KEYSTONE MERCY HMO DPA
801060OTHER (01)FIRST PRIORITY HEALTH
089529300OTHER (01)FEDERAL BLACK LUNG
118002600OTHER (01)DEPT OF LABOR WORK COMP
PA3384OTHER (01)PHS HEALTH PLAN COMMERCIA
590004230OTHER (01)UNITED HC RR MEDICARE
PA3384OTHER (01)ACS HEALTH NET COMMERCIAL
0012187710002MEDICAID (05)PA 
PA3384OTHER (01)QUALMED
201642OTHER (01)BCBS OF PA BLUE SHIELD
895293OTHER (01)UMWA HEALTH AND RET FUNDS
0603710OTHER (01)AETNA USHC BLUE BELL HMO
51687OTHER (01)GHP
201642MEDICARE PIN (08)PA 
PA3384OTHER (01)ACS HEALTH NET HMO MDC

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 395 times for 327 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 184 times for 160 patients

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

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.

This service was performed 18 times for 18 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 2,655 times for 471 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
39D2315745
Facility Type
Ambulance
Certificate Effective Date
December 18, 2024
Certificate Expiration Date
December 17, 2026
Laboratory Director
ANGELA PATLA
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Plains Volunteer Ambulance Association 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 1861480949, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
9
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 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 0 → 0 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 0 + 9 + 8 + 24 = 71

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1861480949.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1861480949, enumerated as an "organization" on October 12, 2005.

The provider is located at 90 MAFFETT ST PLAINS, PA 18705 and the phone number is (570) 822-9279.

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

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