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FIRST PRIORITY INC
NPI 1982978375
Ambulance - Land Transport in Cayce, SC

NPI Status: Active since March 02, 2012

Contact Information

1831 AIRPORT BLVD
CAYCE, SC
ZIP 29033
Phone: (803) 363-6783

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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. NPI Validation
  8. Frequently Asked Questions
  • Organization
  • Ambulance
  • Land Transport
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 42D2059347
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulance
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 05-20-2027

About FIRST PRIORITY INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for First Priority Inc, a provider established in Cayce, South Carolina operating as a Ambulance, focusing in land transport . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982978375 assigned on March 2012. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 3416L0300X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Mr. Chris Lee Holden (Owner)

NPI
1982978375
Provider Name
FIRST PRIORITY INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1831 AIRPORT BLVD CAYCE, SC 29033
Location Phone
(803) 363-6783
Mailing Address
1831 AIRPORT BLVD CAYCE, SC 29033
Mailing Phone
(803) 363-6783
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
03-02-2012
Last Update Date
06-17-2021
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Ambulance Land Transport

Taxonomy Code
3416L0300X
Type
Transportation Services
License State
SC

Insurance Plans Accepted

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

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

  • 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.

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. CHRIS LEE HOLDEN

Authorized Official Title
OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(803) 363-6783

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 1,391 times for 1,285 patients

Ambulance service, advanced life support, non-emergency transport, level 1 (als 1)

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.

This service was performed 92 times for 83 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 1,251 times for 1,029 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 6,359 times for 3,357 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 123,826 times for 5,003 patients

Specialty care transport (sct)

Specialty Care Transport (SCT) is a level of medical transport service for critically ill or injured patients. It involves healthcare professionals with advanced skills and equipment to provide continuous care during transport, ensuring patient's safety and well-being.

This service was performed 107 times for 80 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
42D2059347
Facility Type
Ambulance
Certificate Effective Date
May 21, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
May 20, 2027
Laboratory Director
CHRISTOPHER L. HOLDEN
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to First Priority Inc 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 1982978375, 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 75. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 75 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
7
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
5
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 8 → 16 → 7 9 → 18 → 9 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 75

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

The next multiple of ten after 75 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 75 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1982978375.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FIRST PRIORITY INC's NPI number?

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982978375, enumerated as an "organization" on March 02, 2012.

Where is the provider located?

The provider is located at 1831 AIRPORT BLVD CAYCE, SC 29033 and the phone number is (803) 363-6783.

What is the provider's specialty?

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

What insurance does FIRST PRIORITY INC accept?

The provider might be accepting Accepts: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.