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CANON HOSPICE LLC
NPI 1275632762
Hospice, Inpatient in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since September 21, 2006
13702 COURSEY BLVD STE 6A, BATON ROUGE, LA 70817(225) 926-1404(225) 926-1403 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2020, Jul 9, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Canon Hospice Llc NPPES

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

CANON HOSPICE LLC (NPI 1275632762) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice, inpatient in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization lists Shiva K Akula, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275632762
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy315D00000X
Legal Business NameCANON HOSPICE LLC
Location Address13702 COURSEY BLVD STE 6ABaton Rouge, LA 70817-1370
Mailing Address13702 Coursey Blvd Ste 6aBaton Rouge, LA 70817-1370 · (225) 926-1404 · Fax (225) 926-1403
Phone(225) 926-1404
Fax(225) 926-1403
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialShiva K AkulaOwner · (504) 818-2723
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2020
✔ NPI 1275632762 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice, InpatientNursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code315D00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 149
Definition
A provider organization, or distinct part of the organization, which renders an interdisciplinary program providing palliative care, chiefly medical relief of pain and supporting services, which addresses the emotional, social, financial, and legal needs of terminally ill patients and their families where an institutional care environment is required for the patient.
13702 COURSEY BLVD STE 6A, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1501054LA

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Canon Hospice (CMS certification number 191592), from CMS Care Compare.

Canon Hospice

Hospice · Baton Rouge, LA
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number191592
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceOctober 6, 2004
Average Daily Census42patients per day on average
Location13702 Coursey Blvd. Ste 6-ABaton Rouge, LA 70817 · East Baton Rouge County
Phone(225) 926-1404
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
Home77%
Assisted living facility11%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility9%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with dementia
41%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
12%
Patients with stroke
12%
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
45 patient stays
97.8%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
45 patient stays
97.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
45 patient stays
97.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
39 patient stays
97.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
45 patient stays
97.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
21 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
45 patient stays
95.6%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
33 patient stays
39.4%
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.
7/10
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 92
86.5%
Early live discharges
National percentile 65
8.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 61
43.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 58
8.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 56
1.6%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 86
$24,825
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 3
6.3 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 3
2.8%
Visits near death
National percentile 29
88.4%
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 Canon Hospice LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Canon Hospice LLC is 1275632762. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006.

Where is Canon Hospice LLC located?

Canon Hospice LLC is located at 13702 Coursey Blvd Ste 6A, Baton Rouge, LA 70817. The listed phone number is (225) 926-1404.

What is Canon Hospice LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice, Inpatient with taxonomy code 315D00000X.

Is Canon Hospice LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Canon Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 191592), certified since October 6, 2004.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Canon Hospice LLC was last updated on July 24, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.