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INDIANA HOMECARE NORTHWEST
NPI 1144609850
Home Health in Valparaiso, IN

Active since May 27, 2015CLIA 15D0884101 · Waiver
4/5
Patient Care Rating
502 MARQUETTE ST, VALPARAISO, IN 46383(219) 531-8189(219) 531-8086 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 3, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 3, 2022, Jan 12, 2021, Jul 24, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Indiana Homecare Northwest NPPES

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

INDIANA HOMECARE NORTHWEST (NPI 1144609850) is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in Valparaiso, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 23, 2028 and lists Joshua L Proffitt, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144609850
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251E00000X
Legal Business NameVALPARAISO HOME CARE SERVICES, LLC
Location Address502 MARQUETTE STValparaiso, IN 46383-2509
Mailing AddressPo Box 51266Lafayette, LA 70505-1266 · (337) 233-1307 · Fax (337) 443-4154
Phone(219) 531-8189
Fax(219) 531-8086
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua L ProffittPresident · (337) 233-1307
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 3, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 3, 2022
✔ NPI 1144609850 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251E00000X
Definition
A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.
502 MARQUETTE ST, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsIndiana Homecare Northwest

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.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 15D0884101

Valparaiso Home Care Services LLC D/B/A Caretenders · Valparaiso, IN
Active · expires Mar 23, 2028
CLIA Number15D0884101
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateMarch 24, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 23, 2028
Laboratory DirectorVicky Phillips
Laboratory Phone(219) 531-8189
Laboratory LocationValparaiso Home Care Services LLC D/B/A Caretenders502 Marquette Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Indiana Homecare Northwest (CMS certification number 157034), from CMS Care Compare.

Indiana Homecare Northwest

Home health agency · Valparaiso, IN
4/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number157034
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 7, 1970
Phone(219) 531-8189
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
98.1%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
93%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
90.2%
Patients who got better at bathing
93.7%
Patients whose breathing improved
92.6%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
90.9%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
75.8%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
95.2%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
100%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
1.2%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.3%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
719 of 939 patient episodes · observed rate 76.57%
88.64% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
681 patient stays · observed rate 3.52%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.47% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
1.05
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

STEPHEN R BUCK OD
Optometrist
502 MARQUETTE ST
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Porter County (219) 464-8223

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 Valparaiso Home Care Services, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valparaiso Home Care Services, LLC is 1144609850. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2015. The provider is doing business as Indiana Homecare Northwest.

Where is Valparaiso Home Care Services, LLC located?

Valparaiso Home Care Services, LLC is located at 502 Marquette St, Valparaiso, IN 46383. The listed phone number is (219) 531-8189.

What is Valparaiso Home Care Services, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Health with taxonomy code 251E00000X.

Does Valparaiso Home Care Services, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 15D0884101) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 23, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Valparaiso Home Care Services, LLC a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Indiana Homecare Northwest is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since December 7, 1970.

What quality rating does Valparaiso Home Care Services, LLC have?

CMS rates Indiana Homecare Northwest 4 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Valparaiso Home Care Services, LLC accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Valparaiso Home Care Services, 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 Valparaiso Home Care Services, LLC was last updated on May 3, 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.