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ASCEND HOSPICE
NPI 1053379388
Hospice Care, Community Based in Worcester, MA

Active since May 03, 2006CLIA Certified · 2 labs
352 BELMONT ST, WORCESTER, MA 01604(508) 229-8390(508) 229-8435 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Ascend Hospice NPPES

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

ASCEND HOSPICE (NPI 1053379388) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Worcester, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Yewande Efodili, Billing Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053379388
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCARE ALTERNATIVES OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC
Location Address352 BELMONT STWorcester, MA 01604-1008
Mailing Address65 Jackson DrCranford, NJ 07016-3516 · (908) 931-9068 · Fax (908) 931-9698
Phone(508) 229-8390
Fax(508) 229-8435
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialYewande EfodiliBilling Director · (908) 931-9068
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 2, 2022
NPPES CertifiedAugust 2, 2022
✔ NPI 1053379388 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 7LTY
352 BELMONT ST, Worcester, MA 01604
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAscend Hospice

Other Identifiers 2

Other7LTYMA · State License Number
Medicaid0601250MA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.Insurance ›

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 31D1024658

Care Alternatives · Cranford, NJ
Active · expires Apr 18, 2028
CLIA Number31D1024658
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateApril 19, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 18, 2028
Laboratory DirectorAlla Katseva
Laboratory Phone(908) 931-9068
Laboratory LocationCare Alternatives65 Jackson Drive Ste 103, Cranford, NJ 07016
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 22D1032627

Care Alternatives Of Ma, LLC, Dba Ascend Hospice · Worcester, MA
Active · expires Oct 26, 2026
CLIA Number22D1032627
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateOctober 27, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 26, 2026
Laboratory DirectorChieke Udom
Laboratory Phone(508) 229-8390
Laboratory LocationCare Alternatives Of Ma, LLC, Dba Ascend Hospice352 Belmont St, Worcester, MA 01604
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address 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 Ascend Hospice (CMS certification number 221566), from CMS Care Compare.

Ascend Hospice

Hospice · Worcester, MA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number221566
CMS RegionRegion 1
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 18, 2005
Average Daily Census130patients per day on average
Location352 Belmont StreetWorcester, MA 01604 · Worcester County
Phone(508) 229-8390
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
Home13%
Assisted living facility28%
Nursing facility51%
Skilled nursing facility6%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
13%
Patients with dementia
47%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
7%
Patients with respiratory disease
3%
Patients with stroke
5%
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
404 patient stays
99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
404 patient stays
98.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
404 patient stays
98.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
143 patient stays
99.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
404 patient stays
97.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
95 patient stays
92.6%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
116 patient stays
97.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
404 patient stays
91.8%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
539 patient stays
69.2%
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.
10/10
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 68
66.8%
Early live discharges
National percentile 56
6.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 69
46.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 29
2.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 74
2.9%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 79
$22,477
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 60
13.1 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 13
4.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 40
91.5%
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.

GI LIVER GROUP PC
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
352 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01604
Worcester County (508) 755-9650
DR. SAVANT MEHTA MBBS. MD. DM.
Internal Medicine (Transplant Hepatology)
352 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01604
Worcester County (508) 755-9650

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 Care Alternatives Of Massachusetts, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Care Alternatives Of Massachusetts, LLC is 1053379388. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2006. The provider is doing business as Ascend Hospice.

Where is Care Alternatives Of Massachusetts, LLC located?

Care Alternatives Of Massachusetts, LLC is located at 352 Belmont St, Worcester, MA 01604. The listed phone number is (508) 229-8390.

What is Care Alternatives Of Massachusetts, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Care Alternatives Of Massachusetts, LLC 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 Care Alternatives Of Massachusetts, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Ascend Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 221566), certified since November 18, 2005.

What insurance does Care Alternatives Of Massachusetts, LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Care Alternatives Of Massachusetts, 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 Care Alternatives Of Massachusetts, LLC was last updated on August 2, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.