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Central Joint Fire District

Q: What type of organization is Central Joint Fire District?

Central Joint Fire District is registered in NPPES as a Paramedic (its primary provider taxonomy).

Paramedic in Portage, OH · enumerated 2026 · authorized official Ronald Bechstein, Chief.

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

National Provider Identifier

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)

Legal business name Central Joint Fire District

Practice address 13179 Mermill Rd, Portage, OH, 43451

Phone (419) 686-4545

Enumeration date Jun 2, 2026

Last updated in NPPES Jun 2, 2026

Taxonomy & classification

146L00000X Paramedic Emergency Medical Service Providers Primary

146M00000X Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Service Providers Secondary

146N00000X Basic Emergency Medical Technician Emergency Medical Service Providers Secondary

Authorized official

Name Ronald Bechstein

Title Chief

Phone (419) 686-4545

What is an NPI number?

A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Type 2 NPI?

A Type 2 NPI identifies an organization (group practice, hospital, pharmacy, lab), while Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers. Organizations bill under their Type 2 NPI.

What type of organization is Central Joint Fire District?

Central Joint Fire District is registered in NPPES as a Paramedic (its primary provider taxonomy).

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-06-02.