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LOWER COLUMBIA HOSPICE
NPI 1023038858
Hospice Care, Community Based in Astoria, OR

Active since July 21, 2006
2120 EXCHANGE ST STE 203, ASTORIA, OR 97103(503) 338-6230(503) 338-6240 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2024, Aug 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Lower Columbia Hospice NPPES

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

LOWER COLUMBIA HOSPICE (NPI 1023038858) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Astoria, Oregon and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists Erik Thorsen, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023038858
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCOLUMBIA LUTHERAN CHARITIES
Location Address2120 EXCHANGE ST STE 203Astoria, OR 97103-3364
Mailing Address2111 Exchange StAstoria, OR 97103-3329 · (503) 325-4321
Phone(503) 338-6230
Fax(503) 338-6240
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialErik ThorsenChief Executive Officer · (503) 325-4321
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2024
✔ NPI 1023038858 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
2120 EXCHANGE ST STE 203, Astoria, OR 97103
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsLower Columbia Hospice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid131891OR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and more.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Lower Columbia Hospice (CMS certification number 381520), from CMS Care Compare.

Lower Columbia Hospice

Hospice · Astoria, OR
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number381520
CMS RegionRegion 10
Medicare-Certified SinceMay 29, 1991
Average Daily Census24patients per day on average
Location2120 Exchange Street, Suite 203Astoria, OR 97103 · Clatsop County
Phone(503) 338-6230
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
Home68%
Assisted living facility30%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
34%
Patients with dementia
12%
Patients with respiratory disease
7%
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
150 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
150 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
150 patient stays
98.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
90 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
150 patient stays
99.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
63 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
25 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
150 patient stays
98%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
246 patient stays
44.7%
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.
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 26
36%
Early live discharges
National percentile 19
0%
Late live discharges
National percentile 64
44.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 26
$12,659
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 64
13.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 1
1.5%
Visits near death
National percentile 24
86.3%
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.

NATHALIE MATSON
Counselor (Mental Health)
2120 EXCHANGE ST STE 203
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Clatsop County (503) 325-0241
JAMES COOK
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
2120 EXCHANGE ST STE 203
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Clatsop County (503) 325-5722

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 Columbia Lutheran Charities's NPI number?

The NPI number for Columbia Lutheran Charities is 1023038858. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2006. The provider is doing business as Lower Columbia Hospice.

Where is Columbia Lutheran Charities located?

Columbia Lutheran Charities is located at 2120 Exchange St Ste 203, Astoria, OR 97103. The listed phone number is (503) 338-6230.

What is Columbia Lutheran Charities's specialty?

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

Is Columbia Lutheran Charities a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Lower Columbia Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 381520), certified since May 29, 1991.

What insurance does Columbia Lutheran Charities accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Columbia Lutheran Charities 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 Columbia Lutheran Charities was last updated on June 3, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.