Northstar Ems, Inc.
NPI 1134193717 · Land Ambulance · Tuscaloosa, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Ambulance Service Supplier · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Northstar Ems, Inc. is a Land Ambulance organization in Tuscaloosa, AL (NPI 1134193717).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134193717
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Land AmbulanceTransportation Services
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Jon Smelley, President(205) 752-5866
- License
- 330 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Transportation Services
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
55,869.4 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Mileage, Per Statute MileA0425 | 49,829 | $9 |
| Ambulance Service, Basic Life Support, Non-Emergency Transport, (bls)A0428 | 2,375 | $227 |
| Ambulance Service, Advanced Life Support, Emergency Transport, Level 1 (als 1 - Emergency)A0427 | 2,103 | $470 |
| Ambulance Service, Basic Life Support, Emergency Transport (bls-Emergency)A0429 | 1,473 | $398 |
| Ambulance Service, Advanced Life Support, Non-Emergency Transport, Level 1 (als 1)A0426 | 42 | $298 |
| Advanced Life Support, Level 2 (als 2)A0433 | 24 | $683 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Other names (DBA / former)
- Doing business as
- Northstar Paramedic Serv-Tuscaloosa
- Doing business as
- Northstar Paramedic Serv-Tuscaloosa
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-13
- Last updated
- 2020-06-19
- Certified
- 2020-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Northstar Ems, Inc.'s NPI number?
- Northstar Ems, Inc.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134193717, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is Northstar Ems, Inc.?
- Northstar Ems, Inc. is classified in the NPPES registry as Land Ambulance (Transportation Services).
- Where is Northstar Ems, Inc. located?
- Northstar Ems, Inc.'s practice location on file with NPPES is 2106 17th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-5770.
- What is Northstar Ems, Inc.'s phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Northstar Ems, Inc. is (205) 752-5866.
- Does Northstar Ems, Inc. accept Medicare?
- Northstar Ems, Inc. is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for Northstar Ems, Inc.?
- The authorized official listed on Northstar Ems, Inc.'s NPPES record is Jon Smelley, President. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is Northstar Ems, Inc.'s NPI active?
- Yes — Northstar Ems, Inc.'s NPI (1134193717) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.