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NORTH OAKS HOSPICE
NPI 1053397877
Hospice Care, Community Based in Hammond, LA

Active since December 22, 2005CLIA Certified · 3 labs
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 230-7620(985) 230-7636 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 15, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About North Oaks Hospice NPPES

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

NORTH OAKS HOSPICE (NPI 1053397877) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Hammond, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. The organization holds 3 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Mark T Anderson, Chief Financial Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053397877
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameNORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
Location Address15790 PAUL VEGA MD DRHammond, LA 70403-1434
Mailing AddressPo Box 2668Hammond, LA 70404-2668 · (985) 386-5161 · Fax (985) 386-0184
Phone(985) 230-7620
Fax(985) 230-7636
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMark T AndersonChief Financial Officer · (985) 230-6602
Enumeration DateDecember 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 15, 2018
✔ NPI 1053397877 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 23
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, Hammond, LA 70403
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsNorth Oaks Hospice

Other Identifiers 3

Other1845336United Health Care
Medicaid1580082LA
Other33764LA · Blue Cross

Accepted Insurance

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

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 Accreditation 19D0681112

North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Respiratory Therapy · Hammond, LA
Active · expires May 13, 2028
CLIA Number19D0681112
Laboratory TypeHospital
Certificate Effective DateMay 14, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMay 13, 2028
Laboratory DirectorBarry J. Breaux
Laboratory Phone(985) 230-1800
Laboratory LocationNorth Oaks Medical Center, LLC Respiratory Therapy15790 Paul Vega MD Drive, Hammond, LA 70403
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This is a certificate that is issued to a laboratory on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS.

Certificate of Waiver 19D2299235

North Oaks Medical Center, LLC Same Day Surgery · Hammond, LA
Active · expires Feb 14, 2028
CLIA Number19D2299235
Laboratory TypeAncillary Testing Site In Health Care Center
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 15, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 14, 2028
Laboratory DirectorCarmen P. Krail
Laboratory Phone(985) 230-6327
Laboratory LocationNorth Oaks Medical Center, LLC Same Day Surgery15790 Paul Vega MD Drive Same Day Surgery, Hammond, LA 70403
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 19D2087121

North Oaks Medical Center Emergency Department · Hammond, LA
Active · expires Nov 17, 2026
CLIA Number19D2087121
Laboratory TypeAncillary Testing Site In Health Care Center
Certificate Effective DateNovember 18, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 17, 2026
Laboratory DirectorBrandon Cambre
Laboratory Phone(985) 230-6512
Laboratory LocationNorth Oaks Medical Center Emergency Department15790 Paul Vega MD Drive Ed, Hammond, LA 70403
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
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 North Oaks Hospice (CMS certification number 191522), from CMS Care Compare.

North Oaks Hospice

Hospice · Hammond, LA
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number191522
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 21, 1992
Average Daily Census5patients per day on average
Location15790 Paul Vega, MD DriveHammond, LA 70403 · Tangipahoa County
Phone(985) 230-7620
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
Home99%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Patients with cancer
36%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
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
48 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
48 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
48 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
21 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
48 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
36 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
48 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
49 patient stays
32.7%
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.
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 9
18.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 19
0%
Late live discharges
National percentile 79
50%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 9
$9,029
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 90
17.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 11
4.5%
Visits near death
National percentile 15
80.6%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1 OF TANGIPAHOA PARISH
General Acute Care Hospital
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-6939
MRS. KRISTEN KING NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-3066
DR. MARK EVANS HAILE
Emergency Medicine
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-1332
MARK EDWIN KOEPP RN, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-6685
SANDRA J CAPPS APRN, RN
Nurse Practitioner
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, REVENUE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-1682
DR. MICHAEL ALFRED CORDONE MD
Anesthesiology
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-2198
MR. GEORGE JOSEPH ROME III N.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-6316
JOHN EASTERLY
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-1369

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 North Oaks Medical Center, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for North Oaks Medical Center, LLC is 1053397877. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 22, 2005. The provider is doing business as North Oaks Hospice.

Where is North Oaks Medical Center, LLC located?

North Oaks Medical Center, LLC is located at 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 230-7620.

What is North Oaks Medical Center, LLC's specialty?

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

Does North Oaks Medical Center, LLC 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 North Oaks Medical Center, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. North Oaks Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 191522), certified since July 21, 1992.

What insurance does North Oaks Medical Center, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list North Oaks Medical Center, 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 North Oaks Medical Center, LLC was last updated on November 15, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.