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HOSPICE OF THE NORTHWEST
NPI 1174693139
Hospice Care, Community Based in Mount Vernon, WA

Active since November 08, 2006CLIA 50D2121120 · Waiver
227 FREEWAY DR, SUITE A, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273(360) 814-5550(360) 814-5591 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 8, 2022, Oct 31, 2018, Mar 23, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Hospice Of The Northwest NPPES

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

HOSPICE OF THE NORTHWEST (NPI 1174693139) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Mount Vernon, Washington and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 4, 2028 and lists Robert Laws, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174693139
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameSKAGIT HOSPICE SERVICES L L C
Location Address227 FREEWAY DR, SUITE AMount Vernon, WA 98273-2805
Mailing Address227 Freeway Dr Ste AMount Vernon, WA 98273-2887 · (360) 814-5550 · Fax (360) 814-5591
Phone(360) 814-5550
Fax(360) 814-5591
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert LawsExecutive Director · (360) 814-5550
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 8, 2022
✔ NPI 1174693139 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · IS-437
227 FREEWAY DR, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHospice Of The Northwest

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3990090WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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 50D2121120

Hospice Of The Northwest · Mount Vernon, WA
Active · expires Apr 4, 2028
CLIA Number50D2121120
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateOctober 31, 2016
Certificate Expiration DateApril 4, 2028
Laboratory DirectorAnita Meyer
Laboratory Phone(360) 814-5550
Laboratory LocationHospice Of The Northwest227 Freeway Dr Ste A, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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 Hospice Of The Northwest (CMS certification number 501505), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice Of The Northwest

Hospice · Mount Vernon, WA
OwnershipCombination Government & Non-Profit
CMS Certification Number501505
CMS RegionRegion 10
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 15, 1984
Average Daily Census163patients per day on average
Location227 Freeway Dr Ste AMount Vernon, WA 98273 · Skagit County
Phone(360) 814-5550
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
Home67%
Assisted living facility26%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility5%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
32%
Patients with dementia
14%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
20%
Patients with respiratory disease
4%
Patients with stroke
4%
Patients with other conditions
6%
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
1037 patient stays
99.7%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
1037 patient stays
99.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
1037 patient stays
99.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
513 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
1037 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
526 patient stays
99.6%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
430 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
1037 patient stays
98%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
1,472 patient stays
44.8%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 75
72%
Early live discharges
National percentile 39
4.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 13
23.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 21
1.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 66
2.3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 32
$13,679
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 41
11.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 64
9.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 29
88.4%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published 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.

SKAGIT HOSPICE SERVICES, LLC
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
227 FREEWAY DR, SUITE A
MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273
Skagit County (360) 814-5550

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 Skagit Hospice Services L L C's NPI number?

The NPI number for Skagit Hospice Services L L C is 1174693139. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2006. The provider is doing business as Hospice Of The Northwest.

Where is Skagit Hospice Services L L C located?

Skagit Hospice Services L L C is located at 227 Freeway Dr Suite A, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. The listed phone number is (360) 814-5550.

What is Skagit Hospice Services L L C's specialty?

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

Does Skagit Hospice Services L L C hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 50D2121120) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 4, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Skagit Hospice Services L L C a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice Of The Northwest is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 501505), certified since March 15, 1984.

What insurance does Skagit Hospice Services L L C accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Skagit Hospice Services L L C 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 Skagit Hospice Services L L C was last updated on November 8, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.