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COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC
NPI 1215123062
Hospice Care, Community Based in Lakeland, FL

Active since September 14, 2007CLIA 10D2059583 · Waiver
212 E HIGHLAND DR STE 105, LAKELAND, FL 33813(863) 709-0099 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2026, Dec 6, 2023, Apr 29, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida, Inc NPPES

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

COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC (NPI 1215123062) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Lakeland, Florida and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 27, 2027 and lists Joshua L Proffitt, President, Ceo And Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215123062
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCOMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC
Location Address212 E HIGHLAND DR STE 105Lakeland, FL 33813-1708
Mailing Address3854 American Way Ste ABaton Rouge, LA 70816-4897 · (225) 292-2031 · Fax (225) 295-9678
Phone(863) 709-0099
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua L ProffittPresident, Ceo And Director · (617) 639-4092
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1215123062 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
212 E HIGHLAND DR STE 105, Lakeland, FL 33813
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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 Waiver 10D2059583

Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida, Inc · Lakeland, FL
Active · expires May 27, 2027
CLIA Number10D2059583
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMay 28, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMay 27, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDanielle Cimba
Laboratory Phone(863) 709-0099
Laboratory LocationCompassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida, Inc212 E Highland Drive, Suite 105, Lakeland, FL 33813
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 Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc (CMS certification number 101553), from CMS Care Compare.

Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc

Hospice · Lakeland, FL
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number101553
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 21, 2011
Average Daily Census138patients per day on average
Location212 E Highland Dr.Lakeland, FL 33813 · Polk County
Phone(863) 709-0099
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
Home46%
Assisted living facility28%
Nursing facility25%
Inpatient hospital0%
Patients with cancer
12%
Patients with dementia
17%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
13%
Patients with respiratory disease
11%
Patients with stroke
10%
Patients with other conditions
4%
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
1062 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
1062 patient stays
99.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
1062 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
659 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
1062 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
369 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
172 patient stays
99.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
1062 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
1,151 patient stays
84.2%
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 77
0.3%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 80
75.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 64
7.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 42
36.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 51
6.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 47
0.9%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 38
$14,582
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 45
11.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 63
9.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 76
96.5%
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 Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida, Inc is 1215123062. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2007.

Where is Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida, Inc located?

Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida, Inc is located at 212 E Highland Dr Ste 105, Lakeland, FL 33813. The listed phone number is (863) 709-0099.

What is Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida, Inc's specialty?

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

Does Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida, Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 10D2059583) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 27, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida, Inc a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 101553), certified since July 21, 2011.

What insurance does Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida, Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 2 other insurers list Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida, Inc 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 Compassionate Care Hospice Of Central Florida, Inc was last updated on March 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.