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MEADOWLARK HOSPICE
NPI 1073568523
Hospice Care, Community Based in Clay Center, KS

Active since May 23, 2006CLIA 17D0452429 · Certificate of Compliance
709 LIBERTY ST, CLAY CENTER, KS 67432(785) 632-2225(785) 632-3557 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Meadowlark Hospice NPPES

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

MEADOWLARK HOSPICE (NPI 1073568523) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Clay Center, Kansas and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through February 6, 2028 and lists Austin Gillard, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073568523
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCLAY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Location Address709 LIBERTY STClay Center, KS 67432-1528
Mailing Address709 Liberty StClay Center, KS 67432-1528 · (785) 632-2225 · Fax (785) 632-3557
Phone(785) 632-2225
Fax(785) 632-3557
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialAustin GillardCeo · (785) 632-2144
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 2017
✔ NPI 1073568523 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in KS · H014001
709 LIBERTY ST, Clay Center, KS 67432
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMeadowlark Hospice

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid100098830BKS
Other912KS · Blue Shield Of Ks
Medicare OSCAR/certification171522KS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.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 Compliance 17D0452429

Clay County Medical Center · Clay Center, KS
Active · expires Feb 6, 2028
CLIA Number17D0452429
Laboratory TypeHospital
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 7, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 6, 2028
Laboratory DirectorSusan Speaks
Laboratory Phone(785) 632-2144
Laboratory LocationClay County Medical Center617 Liberty Street, Clay Center, KS 67432
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Meadowlark Hospice (CMS certification number 171522), from CMS Care Compare.

Meadowlark Hospice

Hospice · Clay Center, KS
OwnershipCombination Government & Non-Profit
CMS Certification Number171522
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 1, 1993
Average Daily Census29patients per day on average
Location709 Liberty StreetClay Center, KS 67432 · Clay County
Phone(785) 632-2225
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
Home26%
Assisted living facility3%
Nursing facility65%
Inpatient hospital0%
Patients with cancer
19%
Patients with dementia
21%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
19%
Patients with respiratory disease
9%
Patients with other conditions
7%
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
171 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
171 patient stays
99.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
171 patient stays
97.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
83 patient stays
98.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
171 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
73 patient stays
91.8%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
53 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
171 patient stays
90.6%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
245 patient stays
57.1%
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 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 6
13.8%
Early live discharges
National percentile 39
4.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 5
13.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 38
4.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 66
2.3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 14
$10,156
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 96
20.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 22
5.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 49
93.1%
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 Clay County Medical Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Clay County Medical Center is 1073568523. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006. The provider is doing business as Meadowlark Hospice.

Where is Clay County Medical Center located?

Clay County Medical Center is located at 709 Liberty St, Clay Center, KS 67432. The listed phone number is (785) 632-2225.

What is Clay County Medical Center's specialty?

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

Does Clay County Medical Center hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 17D0452429) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 6, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Clay County Medical Center a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Meadowlark Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 171522), certified since November 1, 1993.

What insurance does Clay County Medical Center accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Clay County Medical Center 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 Clay County Medical Center was last updated on December 4, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.