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HOSPICE IN THE DESERT
NPI 1255052585
Hospice Care, Community Based in Tucson, AZ

Active since September 06, 2022CLIA 03D2279007 · Waiver
639 E SPEEDWAY BLVD, TUCSON, AZ 85705(520) 248-8129 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 6, 2023, Sep 6, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Hospice In The Desert NPPES

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

HOSPICE IN THE DESERT (NPI 1255052585) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Tucson, Arizona and active in the NPI registry since September 2022. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 27, 2027 and lists Stephanie Carter, President/admin, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255052585
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE IN THE DESERT LLC
Location Address639 E SPEEDWAY BLVDTucson, AZ 85705-7433
Mailing Address7400 N Oracle Rd Ste 150-448Tucson, AZ 85704-6331 · (520) 465-6092
Phone(520) 248-8129
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialStephanie CarterPresident/admin · (520) 465-6092
Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1255052585 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
639 E SPEEDWAY BLVD, Tucson, AZ 85705
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHospice In The Desert

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.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 03D2279007

Hospice In The Desert · Tucson, AZ
Active · expires Mar 27, 2027
CLIA Number03D2279007
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMarch 28, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 27, 2027
Laboratory DirectorNicole Ralston
Laboratory Phone(520) 833-2383
Laboratory LocationHospice In The Desert639 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
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 Hospice In The Desert LLC (CMS certification number 001574), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice In The Desert LLC

Hospice · Tucson, AZ
CMS Certification Number001574
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 6, 2023
Location639 East Speedway BlvdTucson, AZ 85705
Phone(520) 248-8129

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DEBORAH L MALONE LAC LLC
Acupuncturist
639 E SPEEDWAY BLVD
TUCSON, AZ 85705
Pima County (520) 471-7808

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 In The Desert LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice In The Desert LLC is 1255052585. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2022. The provider is doing business as Hospice In The Desert.

Where is Hospice In The Desert LLC located?

Hospice In The Desert LLC is located at 639 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85705. The listed phone number is (520) 248-8129.

What is Hospice In The Desert LLC's specialty?

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

Does Hospice In The Desert LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 03D2279007) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 27, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hospice In The Desert LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice In The Desert LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 001574), certified since September 6, 2023.

What insurance does Hospice In The Desert LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Hospice In The Desert 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 Hospice In The Desert LLC was last updated on January 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.