VNA HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE
NPI 1245236306
Home Health in South Portland, ME

Q: What is Vna Home Health & Hospice's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vna Home Health & Hospice is 1245236306. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2005. The provider is doing business as Northern Light Home Care & Hospice.

Q: What is Vna Home Health & Hospice's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Health with taxonomy code 251E00000X.

Q: What quality rating does Vna Home Health & Hospice have?

CMS rates Northern Light Home Care & Hospice 2.5 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.

Active since June 23, 2005

2/5

Patient Care Rating

225 GORHAM RD STE 200, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106(800) 757-3326(207) 756-8676 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 24, 2026, Oct 24, 2022, Oct 1, 2021 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Vna Home Health & Hospice NPPES

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

VNA HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE (NPI 1245236306), doing business as Northern Light Home Care & Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in South Portland, Maine and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. The organization lists David Kennedy, Vp Finance, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245236306

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy251E00000X

Legal Business NameVNA HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE

Location Address225 GORHAM RD STE 200South Portland, ME 04106-2462

Mailing Address225 Gorham Rd Ste 200South Portland, ME 04106-2462 · (800) 757-3326 · Fax (207) 400-8891

Phone(800) 757-3326

Fax(207) 756-8676

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialDavid KennedyVp Finance · (207) 879-3363

Enumeration DateJune 23, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 24, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 24, 2026

✔ NPI 1245236306 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies

Taxonomy Code251E00000X

License✔ Licensed in ME · 2675

Definition

A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.

225 GORHAM RD STE 200, South Portland, ME 04106

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsNorthern Light Home Care & Hospice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid012640000ME

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Taro Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Vna Home Health & Hospice is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Vna Home Health & Hospice, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (9)

Frederick Watters, APRN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1053753921

66 SHERMAN ST APT 3
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 669-5910

✔ PECOS3.1 mi

Katherine Pressey, APRN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1114170594

103 INDIA ST
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 874-8446

✔ PECOS4.1 mi

Anthony Pastore, DO

Family Practice

NPI 1124684360

76 HIGH ST
Lewiston, ME 04240

(207) 795-2800

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare33 mi

Caryl Heaton, D.O.

Family Practice

NPI 1063500767

6 MINES RD # E2
Blue Hill, ME 04614

(207) 266-9760

✔ PECOS99 mi

Zoe Tenney, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1922051903

57 WATER ST
Blue Hill, ME 04614

(207) 374-2311

✔ PECOS102 mi

Kristen Druan, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1770911430

900 BROADWAY
Bangor, ME 04401

(207) 907-3300

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare112 mi

Nancy Oneill, MD

Hospice/Palliative Care

NPI 1467556548

106 MAIN ST
Mars Hill, ME 04758

(207) 429-8333

✔ PECOS232 mi

Kathryn Raymond, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1255957007

23 NORTH ST
Presque Isle, ME 04769

(207) 764-3142

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare239 mi

Robert Shaw, MD

Family Practice

NPI 1043236979

163 VAN BUREN RD SUITE #6
Caribou, ME 04736

(207) 498-8785

✔ PECOS251 mi

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

628 services626 patients

Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662

The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.

508 services507 patients

Influenza vaccine, inactivated 90653

The Influenza vaccine, inactivated, is a shot given to protect against the flu. It contains killed virus particles that help your body build immunity to the flu. It's recommended annually to keep your protection up-to-date. It's safe for ages 6 months and up.

71 services71 patients

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Northern Light Home Care & Hospice (CMS certification number 207020), from CMS Care Compare.

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice

Home health agency · So Portland, ME

2.5/5 Quality of Patient Care

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number207020

Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 3, 1967

Phone(800) 757-3326

Services Offered

Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner

67%

Patients who got better at walking or moving around

82.3%

Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed

85.9%

Patients who got better at bathing

84.2%

Patients whose breathing improved

81.3%

Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth

79.6%

Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season

72.3%

Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time

81.3%

Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge

98.3%

Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury

Lower rates are better for this measure.

New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

0.5%

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

3,513 of 4,373 patient episodes · observed rate 80.33%

84.52% Better Than National Rate

Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge

2,996 patient stays · observed rate 4.44%

Lower rates are better for this measure.

4.05% Same As National Rate

Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average

1.00 = national average per episode of care

0.94

Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned 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 Vna Home Health & Hospice's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vna Home Health & Hospice is 1245236306. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2005. The provider is doing business as Northern Light Home Care & Hospice.

Where is Vna Home Health & Hospice located?

Vna Home Health & Hospice is located at 225 Gorham Rd Ste 200, South Portland, ME 04106. The listed phone number is (800) 757-3326.

What is Vna Home Health & Hospice's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Health with taxonomy code 251E00000X.

Is Vna Home Health & Hospice enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vna Home Health & Hospice is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Vna Home Health & Hospice?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 9 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Vna Home Health & Hospice. 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 (5), Family Practice (3) and Hospice/Palliative Care (1). Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Vna Home Health & Hospice a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Northern Light Home Care & Hospice is a Medicare-certified home health agency.

What quality rating does Vna Home Health & Hospice have?

CMS rates Northern Light Home Care & Hospice 2.5 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 Vna Home Health & Hospice accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Taro Health list Vna Home Health & Hospice 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 Vna Home Health & Hospice was last updated on March 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.