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HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER, INC
NPI 1003831835
Hospice Care, Community Based in Denver, CO

Active since July 13, 2006
8289 E LOWRY BLVD, DENVER, CO 80230(303) 321-2828(303) 336-1245 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 20, 2022, Jan 13, 2022, Sep 24, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Hospice Of Metro Denver, Inc NPPES

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

HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER, INC (NPI 1003831835), doing business as The Denver Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Denver, Colorado and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists Tim Bowen, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003831835
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE OF METRO DENVER, INC
Location Address8289 E LOWRY BLVDDenver, CO 80230-7256
Mailing Address8289 E Lowry BlvdDenver, CO 80230-7256 · (303) 321-2828 · Fax (303) 336-1245
Phone(303) 321-2828
Fax(303) 336-1245
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialTim BowenCeo · (303) 780-4600
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1003831835 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in CO · 0968
8289 E LOWRY BLVD, Denver, CO 80230
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsThe Denver Hospice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid05800057CO

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Denver Hospice The (CMS certification number 061504), from CMS Care Compare.

Denver Hospice The

Hospice · Denver, CO
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number061504
CMS RegionRegion 8
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 17, 1984
Average Daily Census384patients per day on average
Location8289 E Lowry BlvdDenver, CO 80230 · Denver County
Phone(303) 321-2828
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
Home59%
Assisted living facility15%
Nursing facility19%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Inpatient hospice facility3%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
31%
Patients with dementia
11%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
13%
Patients with respiratory disease
10%
Patients with stroke
8%
Patients with other conditions
6%
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
3048 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
3048 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
3048 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
1490 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
3048 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
1031 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
797 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
3048 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
2,289 patient stays
46.7%
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 96
3%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 71
68.9%
Early live discharges
National percentile 85
12.2%
Late live discharges
National percentile 16
25.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 32
3.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 47
0.9%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 12
$9,753
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 31
10.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 84
12.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 39
91.4%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER, INC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8289 E LOWRY BLVD
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (303) 321-2929
HOSPICE OF METRO DENVER, INC
Pediatrics (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
8289 E LOWRY BLVD
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (303) 321-2828
ALYSON YOUNG NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
8289 E LOWRY BLVD
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (303) 321-2828
KAILEY LEIGH SIMPSON NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8289 E LOWRY BLVD
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (303) 321-2828
MADELYN FERANEC FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
8289 E LOWRY BLVD
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (303) 321-2828
KHADIJA SHARZA
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8289 E LOWRY BLVD
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (303) 321-2828
ELEONORA DELIA ROBERTS
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8289 E LOWRY BLVD
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (303) 321-2828
CLAIRE KARSTING-POMERANTZ NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
8289 E LOWRY BLVD
DENVER, CO 80230
Denver County (303) 228-5600

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 Of Metro Denver, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Of Metro Denver, Inc is 1003831835. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2006. The provider is doing business as The Denver Hospice.

Where is Hospice Of Metro Denver, Inc located?

Hospice Of Metro Denver, Inc is located at 8289 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230. The listed phone number is (303) 321-2828.

What is Hospice Of Metro Denver, Inc's specialty?

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

Is Hospice Of Metro Denver, Inc a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Denver Hospice The is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 061504), certified since July 17, 1984.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hospice Of Metro Denver, Inc was last updated on February 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.