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Dba: Handicare Patient Transportation

Non-emergency Medical Transport (VAN) in Van Nuys, CA · enumerated 2013 · authorized official Lydia Ruiz, Vice President-Co Owner.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1518399948

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name Dba: Handicare Patient Transportation
Other name <Unavail>
Practice address 6735 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite #203d, Van Nuys, CA, 91405
Phone (818) 387-8994
Enumeration date Aug 8, 2013
Last updated in NPPES Aug 8, 2013

Taxonomy & classification

343900000X Non-emergency Medical Transport (VAN) Transportation Services Primary
344600000X Taxi Transportation Services Secondary
347C00000X Private Vehicle Transportation Services Secondary
347E00000X Transportation Broker Transportation Services Secondary

Authorized official

Name Lydia Ruiz
Title Vice President-Co Owner
Phone (818) 387-8994

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Dba: Handicare Patient Transportation?
The NPI for Dba: Handicare Patient Transportation is 1518399948, a Type 2 (organization) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Who is the authorized official for Dba: Handicare Patient Transportation?
NPPES lists Lydia Ruiz (Vice President-Co Owner) as the authorized official for this organization.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-08-08.