Statistical flag only — not an accusation of fraud
This provider's $56.2M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Ambulance Service Provider providers nationally.
Their average markup ratio of 6.65x is significantly above the specialty median of 4.1x.
This provider has been statistically flagged with a risk score of 69/100. Statistical flags are not accusations of fraud.
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
Notable: Payments increased 70% in 2021
Year-over-year payment surges can indicate changes in practice volume, new services, or billing pattern shifts.
Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid — the gap represents the markup.
| Year | Avg Submitted | Avg Paid | Markup Ratio | Gap per Service | Total Payments | Services | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $145.07 | $25.88 | 5.61x | $119.19 | $5.1M | 198.1K | 8 |
| 2015 | $146.20 | $25.77 | 5.67x | $120.43 | $4.8M | 185.2K | 8 |
| 2016 | $149.23 | $25.83 | 5.78x | $123.40 | $4.6M | 176.5K | 8 |
| 2017 | $175.11 | $27.60 | 6.34x | $147.51 | $4.7M | 171.9K | 7 |
| 2018 | $181.68 | $29.08 | 6.25x | $152.60 | $5.2M | 178.7K | 8 |
| 2019 | $174.96 | $27.86 | 6.28x | $147.10 | $5.4M | 194.1K | 7 |
| 2020 | $189.50 | $29.17 | 6.50x | $160.33 | $4.4M | 149.2K | 6 |
| 2021 | $203.90 | $29.31 | 6.96x | $174.59 | $7.4M | 252.4K | 7 |
| 2022 | $240.08 | $29.36 | 8.18x | $210.72 | $7.2M | 244.3K | 7 |
| 2023 | $240.37 | $31.66 | 7.59x | $208.71 | $7.4M | 235.3K | 7 |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A0428 | Ambulance service, basic life support, non-emergency transport, (bls) | 142.7K | $26.2M | $183.51 | 7.14x |
| A0425 | Ground mileage, per statute mile | 1.8M | $10.6M | $5.96 | 4.62x |
| A0427 | Ambulance service, advanced life support, emergency transport, level 1 (als 1 - emergency) | 17.6K | $6.2M | $354.00 | 5.48x |
| A0434 | Specialty care transport (sct) | 10.4K | $6.2M | $596.22 | 10.36x |
| A0429 | Ambulance service, basic life support, emergency transport (bls-emergency) | 13.3K | $3.9M | $292.36 | 3.73x |
| A0426 | Ambulance service, advanced life support, non-emergency transport, level 1 (als 1) | 8.6K | $1.9M | $217.86 | 7.95x |
| A0431 | Ambulance service, conventional air services, transport, one way (rotary wing) | 299 | $834.9K | $2.8K | 7.10x |
| A0436 | Rotary wing air mileage, per statute mile | 16.4K | $312.9K | $19.03 | 11.39x |
| A0433 | Advanced life support, level 2 (als 2) | 83 | $42.5K | $512.55 | 4.65x |
This provider submits charges 6.65 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 6.65x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $665. This is higher than the national average.
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Other Ambulance Service Provider providers in MI for peer comparison.
| Provider | Location | Total Payments | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Medical Response Inc | Saginaw, MI | $121.7M | ✓ Clear |
| Medstar, Inc. | Clinton Township, MI | $98.6M | ✓ Clear |
| Huron Valley Ambulance Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | $76.8M | ✓ Clear |
| City Of Detroit | Detroit, MI | $33.6M | ✓ Clear |
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Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)
Note: All data is from publicly available Medicare records. OpenMedicare is an independent journalism project not affiliated with CMS.
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