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CARE ALTERNATIVES OF MISSOURI, LLC
NPI 1285696013
Hospice Care, Community Based in Lees Summit, MO

Active since April 05, 2006CLIA 26D1025928 · Waiver
783 NE ANDERSON LANE, LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064(816) 584-8111(816) 584-8110 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Care Alternatives Of Missouri, Llc NPPES

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

CARE ALTERNATIVES OF MISSOURI, LLC (NPI 1285696013), doing business as Ascend Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Lees Summit, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 20, 2028 and lists Victoria Santos, Revenue Cycle Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285696013
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCARE ALTERNATIVES OF MISSOURI, LLC
Location Address783 NE ANDERSON LANELees Summit, MO 64064
Mailing Address65 Jackson Dr, Suite 103Cranford, NJ 07016-3516 · (908) 931-9068 · Fax (908) 931-9698
Phone(816) 584-8111
Fax(816) 584-8110
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialVictoria SantosRevenue Cycle Director · (908) 931-9068
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1285696013 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 10394
783 NE ANDERSON LANE, Lees Summit, MO 64064
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAscend Hospice

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid200303610AKS
Medicaid826148207MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Care Alternatives Of Missouri, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by December 31, 2026

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateMissouriEnrollment IDO20211223000451Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateDecember 31, 2026
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Courtney Roberts, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235891789
19600 E 39TH ST S
Independence, MO 64057
(913) 222-9779
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.3 mi
Christopher Geha, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1578556478
8800 STATE LINE RD
Leawood, KS 66206
(913) 383-9099
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Jill Gabel, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1679937957
2790 CLAY EDWARDS DR SUITE 520
North Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 221-6750
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Tamra Huntsman, DNP, APRN-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1932512944
6860 W 115TH ST
Overland Park, KS 66211
(913) 701-5656
✔ PECOS17 mi
Kathy Kunze, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1588303291
1700 RAINBOW BOULVARD
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(816) 630-6722
✔ PECOS26 mi
Babar Ahmed, MD
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1285627323
1500 SW 10TH AVE
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 354-6000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare72 mi

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

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 26D1025928

Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC Dba Ascend Hospice · Lees Summit, MO
Active · expires May 20, 2028
CLIA Number26D1025928
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMay 21, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMay 20, 2028
Laboratory DirectorChristine R. Rutledge
Laboratory Phone(816) 584-8111
Laboratory LocationCare Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC Dba Ascend Hospice783 NE Anderson Lane, Lees Summit, MO 64064
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 Ascend Hospice (CMS certification number 261600), from CMS Care Compare.

Ascend Hospice

Hospice · Lees Summit, MO
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number261600
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 1, 2004
Average Daily Census128patients per day on average
Location783 NE Anderson LaneLees Summit, MO 64064 · Jackson County
Phone(816) 584-8111
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
Home20%
Assisted living facility25%
Nursing facility7%
Skilled nursing facility47%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
14%
Patients with dementia
32%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
17%
Patients with respiratory disease
6%
Patients with stroke
9%
Patients with other conditions
7%
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
657 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
657 patient stays
99.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
657 patient stays
94.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
270 patient stays
96.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
657 patient stays
98.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
197 patient stays
95.9%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
123 patient stays
97.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
657 patient stays
89.6%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
808 patient stays
65.3%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 23
33.5%
Early live discharges
National percentile 43
5.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 54
40.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 79
13.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 72
2.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 64
$19,115
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 92
18.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 43
7.4%
Visits near death
National percentile 76
96.5%
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 Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC is 1285696013. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2006. The provider is doing business as Ascend Hospice.

Where is Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC located?

Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC is located at 783 NE Anderson Lane, Lees Summit, MO 64064. The listed phone number is (816) 584-8111.

What is Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Missouri, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by December 31, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC. 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 (4), Hospice/Palliative Care (1) and Internal Medicine (1). Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 26D1025928) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 20, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Ascend Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 261600), certified since July 1, 2004.

What insurance does Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and UnitedHealthcare list Care Alternatives Of Missouri, 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 Care Alternatives Of Missouri, LLC was last updated on August 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.