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COMMUNITY HOSPICE, INC.
NPI 1043326531
Hospice Care, Community Based in Modesto, CA

Active since August 21, 2006CLIA Certified · 3 labs
4368 SPYRES WAY, MODESTO, CA 95356(209) 578-6320(209) 541-3280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Community Hospice, Inc. NPPES

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

COMMUNITY HOSPICE, INC. (NPI 1043326531) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Modesto, California and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization holds 3 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Charlotte Desha Mcleod, President/ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043326531
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCOMMUNITY HOSPICE, INC.
Location Address4368 SPYRES WAYModesto, CA 95356-9256
Mailing Address4368 Spyres WayModesto, CA 95356-9259 · (209) 578-6300 · Fax (209) 541-3280
Phone(209) 578-6320
Fax(209) 541-3280
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCharlotte Desha McleodPresident/ceo · (209) 578-6300
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 2016
✔ NPI 1043326531 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
4368 SPYRES WAY, Modesto, CA 95356
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid8PCO543FCA
Medicare OSCAR/certification051543
MedicaidHPC01543FCA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Community Hospice, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Community Hospice, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Peter Lai, MD
Interventional Cardiology
NPI 1184674459
4368 SPYRES WAY
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 578-6300
✔ PECOSSame address
Erica White, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1548845845
4368 SPYRES WAY
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 578-6300
✔ PECOSSame address
Karina Castillo
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1689914244
2060 CAMPUS DR
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 841-4100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare290 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 3

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 05D1033934

Community Hospice Inc · Modesto, CA
Active · expires Nov 18, 2028
CLIA Number05D1033934
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateNovember 19, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 18, 2028
Laboratory DirectorPeter Lai MD
Laboratory Phone(209) 578-6300
Laboratory LocationCommunity Hospice Inc4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA 95350
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 05D1033936

Community Hospice Inc/Alexander Cohen · Hughson, CA
Active · expires Nov 18, 2028
CLIA Number05D1033936
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateNovember 19, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 18, 2028
Laboratory DirectorAndrew Ho MD
Laboratory Phone(209) 578-6320
Laboratory LocationCommunity Hospice Inc/Alexander Cohen2201 Euclid Avenue, Hughson, CA 95326
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 05D2089356

Community Hospice Inc · Stockton, CA
Active · expires Dec 28, 2026
CLIA Number05D2089356
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateDecember 29, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 28, 2026
Laboratory DirectorPeter Lai
Laboratory Phone(209) 578-6300
Laboratory LocationCommunity Hospice Inc2431 W March Ln Ste 100, Stockton, CA 95207
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 Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice (CMS certification number 051543), from CMS Care Compare.

Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice

Hospice · Modesto, CA
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number051543
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 18, 1988
Average Daily Census206patients per day on average
Location4368 Spyres WayModesto, CA 95356 · Stanislaus County
Phone(209) 578-6300
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
Home43%
Assisted living facility38%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility15%
Inpatient hospice facility2%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
25%
Patients with dementia
22%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
11%
Patients with respiratory disease
9%
Patients with stroke
8%
Patients with other conditions
4%
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
1516 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
1516 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
1516 patient stays
98.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
653 patient stays
99.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
1516 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
540 patient stays
98.7%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
410 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
1516 patient stays
97%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
1,433 patient stays
83.5%
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 91
1.4%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 19
30.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 89
13.3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 22
29.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 20
1.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 26
$12,544
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 46
11.9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 86
13.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 94
99.6%
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 Community Hospice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Community Hospice, Inc. is 1043326531. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2006.

Where is Community Hospice, Inc. located?

Community Hospice, Inc. is located at 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA 95356. The listed phone number is (209) 578-6320.

What is Community Hospice, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Community Hospice, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Community Hospice, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Community Hospice, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Community Hospice, Inc., in Clinical Social Worker and Interventional Cardiology. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Community Hospice, Inc. hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 3 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 Community Hospice, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 051543), certified since August 18, 1988.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Community Hospice, Inc. was last updated on November 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.