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HOSPICE OF WESTERN KENTUCKY
NPI 1003892977
Hospice Care, Community Based in Owensboro, KY

Active since December 21, 2005CLIA Certified · 2 labs
3419 WATHENS XING, OWENSBORO, KY 42301(270) 926-7565(270) 685-0516 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Hospice Of Western Kentucky NPPES

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

HOSPICE OF WESTERN KENTUCKY (NPI 1003892977) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Owensboro, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Belinda Blair, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003892977
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF THE OHIO VALLEY, INC
Location Address3419 WATHENS XINGOwensboro, KY 42301-7009
Mailing Address3419 Wathens XingOwensboro, KY 42301-7009 · (270) 926-7565 · Fax (270) 685-0516
Phone(270) 926-7565
Fax(270) 685-0516
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBelinda BlairChief Executive Officer · (270) 926-7565
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 28, 2020
✔ NPI 1003892977 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 400005
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X
3419 WATHENS XING, Owensboro, KY 42301
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHospice Of Western Kentucky

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid44030013KY

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

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 18D2066297

Hospice Of Western Kentucky, Heartford House · Owensboro, KY
Active · expires Sep 23, 2027
CLIA Number18D2066297
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 24, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 23, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Matthew D. Kolok
Laboratory Phone(270) 926-7565
Laboratory LocationHospice Of Western Kentucky, Heartford House2914 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 18D1009105

Hospice And Palliative Care Of The Ohio Valley Inc Dba Hospice Of Western Kentucky · Owensboro, KY
Active · expires Feb 5, 2027
CLIA Number18D1009105
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 6, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 5, 2027
Laboratory DirectorTamberly Mccoy
Laboratory Phone(270) 926-7565
Laboratory LocationHospice And Palliative Care Of The Ohio Valley Inc Dba Hospice Of Western Kentucky3419 Wathern Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
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 Hospice Of Western Kentucky (CMS certification number 181520), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice Of Western Kentucky

Hospice · Owensboro, KY
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number181520
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceApril 25, 1990
Average Daily Census73patients per day on average
Location3419 Wathens CrossingOwensboro, KY 42301 · Daviess County
Phone(270) 926-7565
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
Home75%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility8%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility3%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations14%
Patients with cancer
29%
Patients with dementia
10%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
19%
Patients with respiratory disease
13%
Patients with stroke
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
952 patient stays
99.8%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
952 patient stays
98.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
952 patient stays
77%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
474 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
952 patient stays
99.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
574 patient stays
99.8%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
100 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
952 patient stays
75.6%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
851 patient stays
75.4%
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.
9/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 94
2.3%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 51
56.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 99
26.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 6
14.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 58
8.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 48
1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 5
$7,525
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 72
14.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 61
9%
Visits near death
National percentile 83
97.4%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

OLIVIA SMITH
Nurse Practitioner
3419 WATHENS XING
OWENSBORO, KY 42301
Daviess County (270) 313-8426
SHARA MICHELLE MCPHERSON APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3419 WATHENS XING
OWENSBORO, KY 42301
Daviess County (270) 926-7565

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 & Palliative Care Of The Ohio Valley, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice & Palliative Care Of The Ohio Valley, Inc is 1003892977. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2005. The provider is doing business as Hospice Of Western Kentucky.

Where is Hospice & Palliative Care Of The Ohio Valley, Inc located?

Hospice & Palliative Care Of The Ohio Valley, Inc is located at 3419 Wathens Xing, Owensboro, KY 42301. The listed phone number is (270) 926-7565.

What is Hospice & Palliative Care Of The Ohio Valley, Inc's specialty?

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

Does Hospice & Palliative Care Of The Ohio Valley, Inc hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

Is Hospice & Palliative Care Of The Ohio Valley, Inc a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice Of Western Kentucky is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 181520), certified since April 25, 1990.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hospice & Palliative Care Of The Ohio Valley, Inc was last updated on January 28, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.