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HOSPICE PREFERRED CHOICE, INC.
NPI 1215976279
Hospice Care, Community Based in Norfolk, NE

Active since June 05, 2006CLIA Certified · 2 labs
120 N 27TH ST STE 300, NORFOLK, NE 68701(402) 379-4158 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 7, 2026, Jul 6, 2020, Apr 1, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. NPPES

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

HOSPICE PREFERRED CHOICE, INC. (NPI 1215976279), doing business as Aseracare Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Norfolk, Nebraska and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and lists Joshua L. Proffitt, President And Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215976279
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE PREFERRED CHOICE, INC.
Location Address120 N 27TH ST STE 300Norfolk, NE 68701
Mailing Address3854 American Way Ste ABaton Rouge, LA 70816-4897 · (225) 292-2031 · Fax (225) 295-9678
Phone(402) 379-4158
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua L. ProffittPresident And Ceo · (617) 639-4092
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1215976279 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
120 N 27TH ST STE 300, Norfolk, NE 68701
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAseracare Hospice

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11909 Vicki Ln, Suite 110Norfolk, NE 68701-4542 · Phone (402) 379-4158
Location 2209 W Douglas StONeill, NE 68763-1715 · Phone (402) 316-4884

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100252899-00NE

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

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 28D1090157

Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc D/B/A Aseracare Hospice · Oneill, NE
Active · expires Oct 2, 2026
CLIA Number28D1090157
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateOctober 3, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 2, 2026
Laboratory DirectorDanielle Cimba
Laboratory Phone(402) 316-4884
Laboratory LocationHospice Preferred Choice, Inc D/B/A Aseracare Hospice209 West Douglas Street, Oneill, NE 68763
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 28D1035472

Hospice Perferred Choice, Inc D/B/A Aseracare Hospice · Norfolk, NE
Active · expires Jan 3, 2027
CLIA Number28D1035472
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 4, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 3, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDanielle Cimba
Laboratory Phone(402) 379-4158
Laboratory LocationHospice Perferred Choice, Inc D/B/A Aseracare Hospice120 North 27th Street #300, Norfolk, NE 68701
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Aseracare Hospice (CMS certification number 281538), from CMS Care Compare.

Aseracare Hospice

Hospice · Norfolk, NE
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number281538
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 20, 2005
Average Daily Census128patients per day on average
Location120 N 27th Street, Ste. 300Norfolk, NE 68701 · Madison County
Phone(402) 379-4158
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
Home15%
Assisted living facility6%
Nursing facility77%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
18%
Patients with dementia
33%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
20%
Patients with respiratory disease
7%
Patients with stroke
6%
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
408 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
408 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
408 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
146 patient stays
99.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
408 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
164 patient stays
99.4%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
77 patient stays
98.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
408 patient stays
98.8%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
594 patient stays
82%
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 19
30.3%
Early live discharges
National percentile 65
8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 85
54.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 53
7.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 71
2.7%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 59
$18,267
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 74
14.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 48
7.8%
Visits near death
National percentile 77
96.6%
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 Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. is 1215976279. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2006. The provider is doing business as AseraCare Hospice.

Where is Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. located?

Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. is located at 120 N 27th St Ste 300, Norfolk, NE 68701. The listed phone number is (402) 379-4158.

What is Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

Is Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Aseracare Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 281538), certified since July 20, 2005.

What insurance does Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and 1 other insurer list Hospice Preferred Choice, 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 Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. was last updated on April 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.