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PASSION HOSPICE
NPI 1144850900
Hospice Care, Community Based in Phoenix, AZ

Active since January 21, 2020CLIA 03D2192246 · Waiver
2550 W UNION HILLS DR STE 350, PHOENIX, AZ 85027(623) 521-0944 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 4, 2021, Jun 5, 2021, Jan 21, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Passion Hospice NPPES

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

PASSION HOSPICE (NPI 1144850900) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Phoenix, Arizona and active in the NPI registry since January 2020. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 7, 2026 and lists Nicholas Cicciarelli, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144850900
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameSAINT JOSEPH HOSPICE LLC
Location Address2550 W UNION HILLS DR STE 350Phoenix, AZ 85027-5187
Mailing Address2550 W Union Hills Drive, Suite 350 Office 317Phoenix, AZ 85027-5187 · (480) 296-5429
Phone(623) 521-0944
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNicholas CicciarelliAdministrator · (480) 296-5429
Enumeration DateJanuary 21, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2021
✔ NPI 1144850900 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
2550 W UNION HILLS DR STE 350, Phoenix, AZ 85027
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPassion Hospice

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.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 03D2192246

Saint Joseph Hospice, LLC Dba Passion Hospice · Phoenix, AZ
Active · expires Sep 7, 2026
CLIA Number03D2192246
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 8, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 7, 2026
Laboratory DirectorDavid C. Testa
Laboratory Phone(480) 485-8000
Laboratory LocationSaint Joseph Hospice, LLC Dba Passion Hospice2550 W Union Hills Dr Suite 350 Ofc 317, Phoenix, AZ 85027
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 Passion Hospice (CMS certification number 031732), from CMS Care Compare.

Passion Hospice

Hospice · Phoenix, AZ
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number031732
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 5, 2021
Location2550 West Union Hills Drive, Suite 350 Office #317Phoenix, AZ 85027 · Maricopa County
Phone(480) 485-8000

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
43 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
43 patient stays
79.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
43 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
43 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
43 patient stays
72.1%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
37 patient stays
81.1%
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.
8/10
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 70
68.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 19
0%
Late live discharges
National percentile 84
53.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 56
7.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 93
$28,426
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 28
10.3 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 17
5.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 46
92.7%
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.

THE GUARDIANS HOME-CARE AGENCY LLC
In Home Supportive Care
2550 W UNION HILLS DR STE 350
PHOENIX, AZ 85027
Maricopa County (602) 900-0870
JULIA AUSTIN NUTRITION CONSULTING, LLC
Clinic/Center
2550 W UNION HILLS DR STE 350
PHOENIX, AZ 85027
Maricopa County (610) 955-8389
TONYA GAINES CPT
Technician, Pathology (Phlebotomy)
2550 W UNION HILLS DR STE 350
PHOENIX, AZ 85027
Maricopa County (833) 225-4262
FUNCTION FIRST PSYCHIATRY
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2550 W UNION HILLS DR STE 350
PHOENIX, AZ 85027
Maricopa County (888) 742-1392
LIVING HOPE BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2550 W UNION HILLS DR STE 350
PHOENIX, AZ 85027
Maricopa County (520) 820-1193
LIVASSIST LLC
In Home Supportive Care
2550 W UNION HILLS DR STE 350
PHOENIX, AZ 85027
Maricopa County (602) 301-0610
SUNSCAPE INVESTMENT LLC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2550 W UNION HILLS DR STE 350
PHOENIX, AZ 85027
Maricopa County (623) 295-9026
MS. JARA DEE BENDER MSW, LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
2550 W UNION HILLS DR STE 350
PHOENIX, AZ 85027
Maricopa County (623) 377-0446

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 Saint Joseph Hospice LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Saint Joseph Hospice LLC is 1144850900. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 21, 2020. The provider is doing business as Passion Hospice.

Where is Saint Joseph Hospice LLC located?

Saint Joseph Hospice LLC is located at 2550 W Union Hills Dr Ste 350, Phoenix, AZ 85027. The listed phone number is (623) 521-0944.

What is Saint Joseph Hospice LLC's specialty?

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

Does Saint Joseph Hospice LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 03D2192246) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 7, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Saint Joseph Hospice LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Passion Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 031732), certified since February 5, 2021.

What insurance does Saint Joseph Hospice LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph Hospice LLC was last updated on August 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.