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GUARDIAN HOSPICE CARE
NPI 1003995507
Hospice Care, Community Based in Alexandria, LA

Active since November 03, 2006CLIA 19D1070756 · Waiver
5503 JOHN ESKEW BLVD, SUITE B & C, ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303(318) 484-4418(318) 484-2732 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Guardian Hospice Care NPPES

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

GUARDIAN HOSPICE CARE (NPI 1003995507) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Alexandria, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 30, 2027 and lists Randy Belton, Authorized Representative, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003995507
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameGUARDIAN HOSPICE CARE, LLC
Location Address5503 JOHN ESKEW BLVD, SUITE B & CAlexandria, LA 71303-3725
Mailing Address5503 John Eskew Blvd, Suite B & CAlexandria, LA 71303-3725 · (318) 484-4418 · Fax (318) 484-2732
Phone(318) 484-4418
Fax(318) 484-2732
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRandy BeltonAuthorized Representative · (601) 709-1408
Enumeration DateNovember 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 2007
✔ NPI 1003995507 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
5503 JOHN ESKEW BLVD, Alexandria, LA 71303
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGuardian Hospice Care

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1001511MS
Medicare OSCAR/certification191637LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare.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 19D1070756

Guardian Hospice Care LLC · Alexandria, LA
Active · expires Nov 30, 2027
CLIA Number19D1070756
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateDecember 1, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 30, 2027
Laboratory DirectorRebecca A. Troquille
Laboratory Phone(318) 484-4418
Laboratory LocationGuardian Hospice Care LLC5212 Rue Verdun, Alexandria, LA 71303
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 Guardian Hospice Care,llc (CMS certification number 191637), from CMS Care Compare.

Guardian Hospice Care,llc

Hospice · Alexandria, LA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number191637
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceApril 3, 2007
Average Daily Census60patients per day on average
Location5212 Rue VerdunAlexandria, LA 71303 · Rapides County
Phone(318) 484-4418
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
Home27%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility71%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
11%
Patients with dementia
21%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
20%
Patients with respiratory disease
12%
Patients with stroke
11%
Patients with other conditions
0%
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
213 patient stays
99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
213 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
213 patient stays
95.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
203 patient stays
98%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
213 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
96 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
43 patient stays
97.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
213 patient stays
92.5%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
268 patient stays
58.2%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 59
61%
Early live discharges
National percentile 28
3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 79
50.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 80
13.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 75
3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 52
$17,021
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 5
6.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 13
4.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 73
96.1%
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 Guardian Hospice Care, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Guardian Hospice Care, LLC is 1003995507. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2006. The provider is doing business as Guardian Hospice Care.

Where is Guardian Hospice Care, LLC located?

Guardian Hospice Care, LLC is located at 5503 John Eskew Blvd Suite B & C, Alexandria, LA 71303. The listed phone number is (318) 484-4418.

What is Guardian Hospice Care, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Guardian Hospice Care, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D1070756) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 30, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Guardian Hospice Care, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Guardian Hospice Care,llc is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 191637), certified since April 3, 2007.

What insurance does Guardian Hospice Care, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Guardian Hospice Care, LLC 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 Guardian Hospice Care, LLC was last updated on August 7, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.