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LAKESIDE HOSPICE, LLC
NPI 1073841417
Hospice Care, Community Based in Hammond, LA

Active since November 23, 2009
42268 VETERANS AVE STE A, HAMMOND, LA 70403(504) 456-6011(504) 456-6964 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 27, 2026, Mar 27, 2023, Apr 6, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Lakeside Hospice, Llc NPPES

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

LAKESIDE HOSPICE, LLC (NPI 1073841417), doing business as Vitalcaring Group, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Hammond, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since November 2009. The organization lists Angie Martin, Licensing Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073841417
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameLAKESIDE HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address42268 VETERANS AVE STE AHammond, LA 70403-1423
Mailing Address8150 N Central Expy Ste 1800Dallas, TX 75206-1883 · (469) 839-3777 · Fax (469) 983-2083
Phone(504) 456-6011
Fax(504) 456-6964
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAngie MartinLicensing Manager · (903) 787-7609
Enumeration DateNovember 23, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1073841417 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 · 173
42268 VETERANS AVE STE A, Hammond, LA 70403
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsVitalcaring Group

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1580155LA

Accepted Insurance

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

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Vitalcaring Group (CMS certification number 191525), from CMS Care Compare.

Vitalcaring Group

Hospice · Hammond, LA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number191525
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceMay 3, 1994
Average Daily Census47patients per day on average
Location41601 Veterans Ave.Hammond, LA 70403 · Jefferson County
Phone(504) 456-6011
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
Home63%
Assisted living facility16%
Nursing facility20%
Inpatient hospital0%
Patients with cancer
35%
Patients with dementia
33%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
5%
Patients with respiratory disease
5%
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
260 patient stays
99.6%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
260 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
260 patient stays
93.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
118 patient stays
94.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
260 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
105 patient stays
90.5%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
65 patient stays
93.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
260 patient stays
88.1%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
240 patient stays
41.3%
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.
7/10
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 59
61.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 92
14.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 8
18.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 76
12.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 69
2.5%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 26
$12,575
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 28
10.3 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 28
6.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 9
73%
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 Lakeside Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lakeside Hospice, LLC is 1073841417. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 23, 2009. The provider is doing business as VitalCaring Group.

Where is Lakeside Hospice, LLC located?

Lakeside Hospice, LLC is located at 42268 Veterans Ave Ste A, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (504) 456-6011.

What is Lakeside Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Lakeside Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Vitalcaring Group is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 191525), certified since May 3, 1994.

What insurance does Lakeside Hospice, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Lakeside Hospice, 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 Lakeside Hospice, LLC was last updated on March 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.