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UNITYPOINT AT HOME
NPI 1073544342
Hospice Care, Community Based in Urbandale, IA

Active since July 05, 2006CLIA 16D1025877 · Waiver
11333 AURORA AVE., URBANDALE, IA 50322(515) 557-3100(515) 557-3186 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 18, 2024, Jul 24, 2024, Dec 8, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Unitypoint At Home NPPES

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

UNITYPOINT AT HOME (NPI 1073544342) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Urbandale, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 19, 2028, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and lists Marissa A Smith, Vp/chief Compliance Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073544342
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameUNITYPOINT AT HOME
Location Address11333 AURORA AVE.Urbandale, IA 50322
Mailing Address1776 W Lakes Pkwy Ste 400West Des Moines, IA 50266-8378 · (515) 241-6161 · Fax (515) 557-3186
Phone(515) 557-3100
Fax(515) 557-3186
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialMarissa A SmithVp/chief Compliance Officer · (515) 557-3100
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1073544342 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · NOT APPLICABLE
11333 AURORA AVE., Urbandale, IA 50322
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13401 E Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50317-4352 · Phone (515) 557-3111 · Fax (515) 557-3157
Location 2704 Industrial Ave Ste 101Grinnell, IA 50112-2393 · Phone (641) 236-0400 · Fax (641) 236-0403

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Sanford Health Plan.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 16D1025877

Unitypoint At Home Dba Taylor House · Des Moines, IA
Active · expires May 19, 2028
CLIA Number16D1025877
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMay 20, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMay 19, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMonica L. Frentress
Laboratory Phone(515) 557-3111
Laboratory LocationUnitypoint At Home Dba Taylor House3401 E Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
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 Unitypoint Hospice (CMS certification number 161554), from CMS Care Compare.

Unitypoint Hospice

Hospice · Urbandale, IA
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number161554
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 26, 1996
Average Daily Census136patients per day on average
Location11333 Aurora AvenueUrbandale, IA 50322 · Polk County
Phone(515) 557-3100
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
Home48%
Assisted living facility8%
Nursing facility37%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility1%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations6%
Patients with cancer
31%
Patients with dementia
7%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
18%
Patients with respiratory disease
6%
Patients with stroke
3%
Patients with other conditions
9%
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
874 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
874 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
874 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
492 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
874 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
398 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
137 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
874 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
1,148 patient stays
84.4%
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 77
0.3%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 12
22.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 50
5.9%
Late live discharges
National percentile 29
32.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 26
2.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 46
0.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 8
$8,746
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 96
20.9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 80
11.8%
Visits near death
National percentile 70
95.8%
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.

UNITYPOINT AT HOME
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
11333 AURORA AVE.
URBANDALE, IA 50322
Polk County (515) 557-3100
MS. TERESA RENEE SIMMS LISW
Social Worker (Clinical)
11333 AURORA AVE., IOWA HEALTH HOME CARE
URBANDALE, IA 50322
Polk County (515) 557-3100

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 Unitypoint At Home's NPI number?

The NPI number for Unitypoint At Home is 1073544342. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2006.

Where is Unitypoint At Home located?

Unitypoint At Home is located at 11333 Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA 50322. The listed phone number is (515) 557-3100.

What is Unitypoint At Home's specialty?

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

Does Unitypoint At Home hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 16D1025877) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 19, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Unitypoint At Home a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Unitypoint Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 161554), certified since November 26, 1996.

What insurance does Unitypoint At Home accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Unitypoint At Home 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 Unitypoint At Home was last updated on September 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months 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.