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LOS ALAMOS VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC
NPI 1235289968
Hospice Care, Community Based in Los Alamos, NM

Active since January 12, 2007CLIA 32D1011952 · Waiver
2/5
Patient Care Rating
109 CENTRAL PARK SQ, LOS ALAMOS, NM 87544(505) 662-2525 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc NPPES

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

LOS ALAMOS VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC (NPI 1235289968) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Los Alamos, New Mexico and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 27, 2027 and lists Wendi Wolfe, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235289968
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameLOS ALAMOS VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC
Location Address109 CENTRAL PARK SQLos Alamos, NM 87544-4020
Mailing Address109 Central Park SqLos Alamos, NM 87544-4020 · (505) 662-2525
Phone(505) 662-2525
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWendi WolfeExecutive Director · (505) 662-2525
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 2019
✔ NPI 1235289968 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · 6428
109 CENTRAL PARK SQ, Los Alamos, NM 87544
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Oklahoma.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 32D1011952

Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Inc · Los Alamos, NM
Active · expires Apr 27, 2027
CLIA Number32D1011952
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateApril 28, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 27, 2027
Laboratory DirectorJack M. Allison
Laboratory Phone(505) 662-2525
Laboratory LocationLos Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Inc109 Central Park Square, Los Alamos, NM 87544
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc (CMS certification number 327009), from CMS Care Compare.

Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc

Home health agency · Los Alamos, NM
2/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipNonProfit
CMS Certification Number327009
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 14, 1973
Phone(505) 662-2525
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
87.7%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
68.5%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
67.6%
Patients who got better at bathing
72.7%
Patients whose breathing improved
84.7%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
68.9%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
72.5%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
87%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
95.4%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
1.6%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
162 of 187 patient episodes · observed rate 86.63%
83.74% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
109 patient stays · observed rate 1.83%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.67% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 221 episodes
0.81
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Hospice (CMS certification number 321525), from CMS Care Compare.

Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service Hospice

Hospice · Los Alamos, NM
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number321525
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 19, 2012
Average Daily Census8patients per day on average
Location109 Central Park SquareLos Alamos, NM 87544 · Los Alamos County
Phone(505) 662-2525
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
Home81%
Assisted living facility12%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility6%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
0%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
Patients with other conditions
0%
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
44 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
44 patient stays
72.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
44 patient stays
97.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
22 patient stays
90.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
44 patient stays
97.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
25 patient stays
92%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
44 patient stays
59.1%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
44 patient stays
79.5%
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 68
66.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 94
16%
Late live discharges
National percentile 29
32%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 35
4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 25
$12,444
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 31
10.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 16
5.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 100
100%
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.

LOS ALAMOS VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC.
Home Health
109 CENTRAL PARK SQ
LOS ALAMOS, NM 87544
Los Alamos County (505) 662-2525

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 Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc is 1235289968. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2007.

Where is Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc located?

Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc is located at 109 Central Park Sq, Los Alamos, NM 87544. The listed phone number is (505) 662-2525.

What is Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc's specialty?

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

Does Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 32D1011952) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 27, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since June 14, 1973.

What quality rating does Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc have?

CMS rates Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc 2 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma list Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, 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 Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc was last updated on July 23, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.