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HOSPICE PREFERRED CHOICE, INC.
NPI 1003059361
Hospice Care, Community Based in Kearney, NE

Active since April 15, 2009CLIA 28D1091428 · Waiver
6415 2ND AVE STE 3, KEARNEY, NE 68847(402) 362-7733 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 7, 2026, Apr 13, 2021, Jul 6, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

HOSPICE PREFERRED CHOICE, INC. (NPI 1003059361), doing business as Aseracare Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Kearney, Nebraska and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 30, 2026 and lists Joshua L. Proffitt, President And Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003059361
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE PREFERRED CHOICE, INC.
Location Address6415 2ND AVE STE 3Kearney, NE 68847-2461
Mailing Address3854 American Way Ste ABaton Rouge, LA 70816-4897 · (225) 292-2031 · Fax (225) 295-9678
Phone(402) 362-7733
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua L. ProffittPresident And Ceo · (617) 639-4092
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1003059361 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
6415 2ND AVE STE 3, Kearney, NE 68847
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAseracare Hospice

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 28D1091428

Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc, Aseracare Hospice · Kearney, NE
Active · expires Oct 30, 2026
CLIA Number28D1091428
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateOctober 31, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 30, 2026
Laboratory DirectorDanielle Cimba
Laboratory Phone(308) 698-0580
Laboratory LocationHospice Preferred Choice, Inc, Aseracare Hospice6415 2nd Ave, Suite 3, Kearney, NE 68847
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Aseracare Hospice (CMS certification number 281543), from CMS Care Compare.

Aseracare Hospice

Hospice · Kearney, NE
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number281543
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 8, 2010
Average Daily Census83patients per day on average
Location6415 2nd Avenue, Suite 3Kearney, NE 68847 · Buffalo County
Phone(308) 698-0580
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home28%
Assisted living facility13%
Nursing facility58%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Patients with cancer
22%
Patients with dementia
24%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
22%
Patients with respiratory disease
6%
Patients with other conditions
5%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
316 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
316 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
316 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
154 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
316 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
142 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
78 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
316 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
433 patient stays
85.9%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 42
49%
Early live discharges
National percentile 26
2.7%
Late live discharges
National percentile 64
44.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 50
6.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 54
1.4%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 25
$12,460
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 94
19.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 76
11%
Visits near death
National percentile 89
98.4%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. is 1003059361. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2009. The provider is doing business as AseraCare Hospice.

Where is Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. located?

Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. is located at 6415 2nd Ave Ste 3, Kearney, NE 68847. The listed phone number is (402) 362-7733.

What is Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Does Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 28D1091428) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 30, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Aseracare Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 281543), certified since July 8, 2010.

What insurance does Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and 1 other insurer list Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. was last updated on April 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.