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BEACON HOSPICE, LLC
NPI 1245444280
Hospice Care, Community Based in Bangor, ME

Active since May 09, 2007CLIA 20D1071967 · Waiver
1026 STILLWATER AVE, BANGOR, ME 04401(207) 942-2920(207) 942-3026 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2026, Feb 6, 2025, Sep 28, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Beacon Hospice, Llc NPPES

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

BEACON HOSPICE, LLC (NPI 1245444280), doing business as Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Bangor, Maine and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 6, 2027 and lists Joshua L. Proffitt, President & Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245444280
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameBEACON HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address1026 STILLWATER AVEBangor, ME 04401-2616
Mailing Address3854 American Way Ste ABaton Rouge, LA 70816-4897 · (225) 292-2031 · Fax (225) 295-9678
Phone(207) 942-2920
Fax(207) 942-3026
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua L. ProffittPresident & Ceo · (617) 639-4092
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1245444280 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in ME · 38375
1026 STILLWATER AVE, Bangor, ME 04401
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBeacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid431853304ME

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.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 20D1071967

Beacon Hospice, LLC Dba Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company · Bangor, ME
Active · expires Aug 6, 2027
CLIA Number20D1071967
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateAugust 7, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 6, 2027
Laboratory DirectorHeather Price
Laboratory Phone(207) 942-2920
Laboratory LocationBeacon Hospice, LLC Dba Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company1026 Stillwater Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401
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 Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company (CMS certification number 201520), from CMS Care Compare.

Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company

Hospice · Bangor, ME
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number201520
CMS RegionRegion 1
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 22, 2007
Average Daily Census100patients per day on average
Location1026 Stillwater AvenueBangor, ME 04401 · Penobscot County
Phone(207) 942-2920
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
Home42%
Assisted living facility20%
Nursing facility35%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
23%
Patients with dementia
34%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
11%
Patients with respiratory disease
7%
Patients with stroke
5%
Patients with other conditions
3%
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
490 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
490 patient stays
99.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
490 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
300 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
490 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
207 patient stays
99.5%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
89 patient stays
98.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
490 patient stays
98.8%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
707 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 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 50
54.9%
Early live discharges
National percentile 41
4.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 71
47.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 56
1.6%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 24
$12,191
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 45
11.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 86
13.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 83
97.3%
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 Beacon Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Beacon Hospice, LLC is 1245444280. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2007. The provider is doing business as Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company.

Where is Beacon Hospice, LLC located?

Beacon Hospice, LLC is located at 1026 Stillwater Ave, Bangor, ME 04401. The listed phone number is (207) 942-2920.

What is Beacon Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Beacon Hospice, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 20D1071967) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 6, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Beacon Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 201520), certified since November 22, 2007.

What insurance does Beacon Hospice, LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Beacon Hospice, LLC 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 Beacon Hospice, LLC was last updated on May 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.