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HOSPICE PREFERRED CHOICE, INC.
NPI 1295770170
Hospice Care, Community Based in Valparaiso, IN

Active since June 17, 2006CLIA 15D1057363 · Waiver
808 VALE PARK RD STE 2B, VALPARAISO, IN 46383(219) 462-6398 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 30, 2026, Jul 7, 2020, Mar 31, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. NPPES

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

HOSPICE PREFERRED CHOICE, INC. (NPI 1295770170), doing business as Aseracare Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Valparaiso, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 9, 2026, maintains a secondary practice location in Mishawaka, and lists Joshua L. Proffitt, President And Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295770170
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE PREFERRED CHOICE, INC.
Location Address808 VALE PARK RD STE 2BValparaiso, IN 46383-2602
Mailing Address3854 American Way Ste ABaton Rouge, LA 70816-4897 · (225) 292-2031 · Fax (225) 295-9678
Phone(219) 462-6398
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua L. ProffittPresident And Ceo · (617) 639-4092
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1295770170 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
808 VALE PARK RD STE 2B, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAseracare Hospice

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15405 N Main StMishawaka, IN 46545-9044 · Phone (574) 206-1875

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200859260AIN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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 15D1057363

Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc D/B/A Aseracare Hospice · Valparaiso, IN
Active · expires Aug 9, 2026
CLIA Number15D1057363
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateAugust 10, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 9, 2026
Laboratory DirectorJanet Squires
Laboratory Phone(219) 462-6398
Laboratory LocationHospice Preferred Choice, Inc D/B/A Aseracare Hospice808 Vale Park Road, Suite 200, Valparaiso, IN 46385
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Aseracare Hospice (CMS certification number 151595), from CMS Care Compare.

Aseracare Hospice

Hospice · Valparaiso, IN
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number151595
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 29, 2006
Average Daily Census52patients per day on average
Location808 Vale Park Road, Suite 200Valparaiso, IN 46383 · Porter County
Phone(219) 462-6398
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
Home17%
Assisted living facility15%
Nursing facility67%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Patients with cancer
15%
Patients with dementia
45%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
15%
Patients with respiratory disease
6%
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
227 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
227 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
227 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
127 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
227 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
132 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
44 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
227 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
286 patient stays
80.8%
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 30
39.3%
Early live discharges
National percentile 77
10%
Late live discharges
National percentile 34
34%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 87
16%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 62
2%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 36
$14,233
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 87
17.1 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 75
10.8%
Visits near death
National percentile 78
96.7%
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 Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. is 1295770170. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2006. The provider is doing business as AseraCare Hospice.

Where is Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. located?

Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. is located at 808 Vale Park Rd Ste 2B, Valparaiso, IN 46383. The listed phone number is (219) 462-6398.

What is Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 15D1057363) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 9, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Aseracare Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 151595), certified since December 29, 2006.

What insurance does Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and CareSource list Hospice Preferred Choice, Inc. 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 Preferred Choice, Inc. was last updated on March 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.