This provider's $35.7M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Ambulance Service Provider providers nationally.
66% of their billing comes from a single procedure code (A0427 — Ambulance service, advanced life support, emergency transport, level 1 (als 1 - emergency)).
AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.
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 | $80.54 | $48.17 | 1.67x | $32.37 | $3.6M | 74.4K | 4 |
| 2015 | $87.42 | $48.45 | 1.80x | $38.97 | $3.9M | 80.7K | 4 |
| 2016 | $94.53 | $48.81 | 1.94x | $45.72 | $3.9M | 79.8K | 4 |
| 2017 | $97.02 | $49.83 | 1.95x | $47.19 | $3.9M | 78.0K | 4 |
| 2018 | $98.84 | $51.08 | 1.94x | $47.76 | $3.9M | 76.1K | 5 |
| 2019 | $116.25 | $51.56 | 2.25x | $64.69 | $3.9M | 76.1K | 6 |
| 2020 | $132.25 | $51.89 | 2.55x | $80.36 | $3.4M | 65.8K | 5 |
| 2021 | $127.87 | $50.48 | 2.53x | $77.39 | $3.3M | 64.4K | 5 |
| 2022 | $137.08 | $53.12 | 2.58x | $83.96 | $3.0M | 56.4K | 6 |
| 2023 | $142.14 | $55.06 | 2.58x | $87.08 | $3.0M | 54.0K | 6 |
| Code | Description | Services | Payments | Avg/Service | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A0427 | Ambulance service, advanced life support, emergency transport, level 1 (als 1 - emergency) | 71.9K | $23.6M | $327.98 | 2.15x |
| A0429 | Ambulance service, basic life support, emergency transport (bls-emergency) | 25.9K | $7.1M | $275.96 | 2.18x |
| A0425 | Ground mileage, per statute mile | 605.0K | $3.6M | $5.92 | 2.13x |
| A0433 | Advanced life support, level 2 (als 2) | 2.8K | $1.3M | $472.13 | 2.12x |
| A0434 | Specialty care transport (sct) | 86 | $50.9K | $592.37 | 2.50x |
| A0428 | Ambulance service, basic life support, non-emergency transport, (bls) | 170 | $31.1K | $183.07 | 2.49x |
This provider submits charges 2.15 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.
A markup ratio of 2.15x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $215. This is higher than the national average.
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Other Ambulance Service Provider providers in NC for peer comparison.
| Provider | Location | Total Payments | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services Agency | Charlotte, NC | $81.8M | ✓ Clear |
| County Of Wake | Raleigh, NC | $73.0M | ✓ Clear |
| Cumberland County Hospital System Inc | Fayetteville, NC | $48.5M | ✓ 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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