CITY OF READING
NPI 1982601894
Ambulance in Reading, PA
NPI Status: Active since July 07, 2005
Contact Information
638 WALNUT ST
READING, PA
ZIP 19601
Phone: (610) 655-6672
Fax: (610) 655-6608
- Organization
- Ambulance
- CLIA Number: 39D1004687
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulance
- CLIA Exp. Date: 10-02-2026
About CITY OF READING
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for City Of Reading, a provider established in Reading, Pennsylvania operating as a Ambulance. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982601894 assigned on July 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 341600000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. The provider's
- NPI
- 1982601894
- Provider Legal Name
- CITY OF READING
- Other Organization Name
- Other Name Type
- (6)
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 638 WALNUT ST READING, PA 19601
- Location Phone
- (610) 655-6672
- Location Fax
- (610) 655-6608
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 782793 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178
- Mailing Phone
- (610) 655-6624
- Mailing Fax
- (610) 655-6608
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-07-2005
- Last Update Date
- 02-03-2025
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Ambulance
- Taxonomy Code
- 341600000X
- Type
- Transportation Services
- Taxonomy Description
- 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).
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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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001833467 | MEDICAID (05) | PA | |
| 226670 | OTHER (01) | PA | HIGHMARK |
| 1130783 | OTHER (01) | PA | AMERIHEALTH MERCY |
| 000000122465 | OTHER (01) | PA | THREE RIVERS |
| 1513575 | OTHER (01) | PA | GATEWAY HP |
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)
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 551 times for 434 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 769 times for 482 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 3,828 times for 781 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
- 39D1004687
- Facility Type
- Ambulance
- Certificate Effective Date
- October 03, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- October 02, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- MICHAEL J. SNINSKY
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to City Of Reading 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 1982601894, we treat the final digit (4) 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).
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 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982601894, enumerated as an "organization" on July 07, 2005.
The provider is located at 638 WALNUT ST READING, PA 19601 and the phone number is (610) 655-6672.
Ambulance with taxonomy code 341600000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Highmark Blue Shield and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
