INTERIM HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
NPI 1215229604
Hospice Care, Community Based in Wausau, WI

Active since May 04, 2011
327 N 17TH AVE STE 7, WAUSAU, WI 54401(715) 842-7707(715) 842-9890 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 3, 2025, Apr 8, 2024, Mar 26, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Interim Hospice & Palliative Care NPPES

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

INTERIM HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE (NPI 1215229604), doing business as Interim Hospice And Palliative Care, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Wausau, Wisconsin and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. The organization lists Steven James Alessandro, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215229604
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameINTERIM HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
Location Address327 N 17TH AVE STE 7Wausau, WI 54401-4283
Mailing Address327 N 17th Ave Ste 7Wausau, WI 54401-4283 · (715) 842-7707 · Fax (715) 842-9890
Fax(715) 842-9890
Organization SubpartYesParent: Kochas Interim Healthcare Inc
Authorized OfficialSteven James AlessandroCeo · (847) 457-1808
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1215229604 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X
327 N 17TH AVE STE 7, Wausau, WI 54401

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsInterim Hospice And Palliative Care

Other Identifiers 1

OtherI027003WI · State Of Wisconsin Department Of Financial Institutions

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Interim Hospice & Palliative Care is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateWisconsinEnrollment IDO20110718000640Part A · HospiceDue dateMarch 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

12

Medicare enrollment records show 12 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Interim Hospice & Palliative Care, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Nurse Practitioner10
Hospice/Palliative Care1
Internal Medicine1

Clinicians, nearest first (12)

Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1043600745
327 N 17TH AVE STE 7
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-7707
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1376563361
510 N 17TH AVE STE A
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-7707
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1629715693
510 N 17TH AVE STE A
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-7707
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1659809390
510 N 17TH AVE STE A
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-7707
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.2 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1063912384
333 PINE RIDGE BLVD
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 432-7732
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1700171857
900 ILLINOIS AVE
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 342-7725
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare31 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1972938314
1000 NORTH OAK AVENUE
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-5511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare33 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1265276125
1006 COUNTY ROAD EE
Redgranite, WI 54970
(920) 566-3167
✔ PECOS71 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1124868187
1860 SHAWANO AVE
Green Bay, WI 54303
(920) 429-1700
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare83 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1922296268
S12947 IVY LN
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 575-6050
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare126 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1073897989
625 COMMERCE DR STE 200
Hudson, WI 54016
(715) 377-9617
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare148 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1467068031
N20W22961 WATERTOWN RD
Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 875-5070
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare150 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Interim Hospice And Palliative Care (CMS certification number 521594), from CMS Care Compare.

Interim Hospice And Palliative Care

Hospice · Wausau, WI
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number521594
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceApril 23, 2013
Average Daily Census23patients per day on average
Location510 N 17th Ave Suite AWausau, WI 54401 · Marathon County
Routine home care only Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home40%
Assisted living facility50%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility8%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
16%
Patients with dementia
23%
Patients with stroke
17%
Patients with other conditions
12%
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
192 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
192 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
192 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
93 patient stays
97.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
192 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
74 patient stays
98.6%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
87 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
192 patient stays
98.4%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
224 patient stays
67%
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.
9/10
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 69
67.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 67
8.3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 45
37.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 36
4.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 85
4.2%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 62
$18,656
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 40
11.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 36
6.8%
Visits near death
National percentile 48
92.9%
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 Interim Hospice & Palliative Care's NPI number?

The NPI number for Interim Hospice & Palliative Care is 1215229604. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2011. The provider is doing business as Interim Hospice and Palliative Care.

Where is Interim Hospice & Palliative Care located?

Interim Hospice & Palliative Care is located at 327 N 17th Ave Ste 7, Wausau, WI 54401. The listed phone number is (715) 842-7707.

What is Interim Hospice & Palliative Care's specialty?

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

Is Interim Hospice & Palliative Care enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Interim Hospice & Palliative Care is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Interim Hospice & Palliative Care's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Part A enrollment for this organization (Wisconsin, Hospice) is due for revalidation by March 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Interim Hospice & Palliative Care?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 12 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Interim Hospice & Palliative Care. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (10), Hospice/Palliative Care (1) and Internal Medicine (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Interim Hospice & Palliative Care a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Interim Hospice And Palliative Care is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 521594), certified since April 23, 2013.

What insurance does Interim Hospice & Palliative Care accept?

Health plans from Network Health list Interim Hospice & Palliative Care 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 Interim Hospice & Palliative Care was last updated on September 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.