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PREFERRED HOSPICE
NPI 1306038948
Hospice Care, Community Based in Ozark, MO

Active since August 17, 2007CLIA 26D1071774 · Waiver
1567 WEST DIANE, SUITE B, OZARK, MO 65721(417) 581-4968 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Preferred Hospice NPPES

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

PREFERRED HOSPICE (NPI 1306038948) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Ozark, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 31, 2027 and lists James C Lincoln, President Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306038948
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NamePREFERRED HOSPICE OF MISSOURI SOUTHWEST LLC
Location Address1567 WEST DIANE, SUITE BOzark, MO 65721
Mailing Address1567 West Diane, Suite BOzark, MO 65721 · (417) 581-4968
Phone(417) 581-4968
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames C LincolnPresident Ceo · (417) 581-4968
Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2007
✔ NPI 1306038948 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
1567 WEST DIANE, Ozark, MO 65721
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPreferred Hospice

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan 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 26D1071774

Preferred Hospice Of Mo-Southwest · Ozark, MO
Active · expires Jul 31, 2027
CLIA Number26D1071774
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateAugust 1, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 31, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDarla L. Marler
Laboratory Phone(417) 581-4968
Laboratory LocationPreferred Hospice Of Mo-Southwest5340 N Towne Centre Dr, Ozark, MO 65721
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 Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (southwest), LLC (CMS certification number 261635), from CMS Care Compare.

Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (southwest), LLC

Hospice · Ozark, MO
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number261635
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 11, 2008
Average Daily Census82patients per day on average
Location5340 N Towne Centre DrOzark, MO 65721 · Christian County
Phone(417) 581-4968
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
Home11%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility87%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
12%
Patients with dementia
18%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
17%
Patients with respiratory disease
10%
Patients with stroke
17%
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
298 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
298 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
298 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
145 patient stays
98.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
298 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
225 patient stays
99.1%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
124 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
298 patient stays
98%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
395 patient stays
42.3%
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.
8/10
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 1
2.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 27
2.9%
Late live discharges
National percentile 91
60.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 69
10.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 74
2.9%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 65
$19,389
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 33
10.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 12
4.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 48
93%
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 Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Southwest LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Southwest LLC is 1306038948. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2007. The provider is doing business as Preferred Hospice.

Where is Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Southwest LLC located?

Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Southwest LLC is located at 1567 West Diane Suite B, Ozark, MO 65721. The listed phone number is (417) 581-4968.

What is Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Southwest LLC's specialty?

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

Does Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Southwest LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 26D1071774) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 31, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Southwest LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (southwest), LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 261635), certified since August 11, 2008.

What insurance does Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Southwest LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 2 other insurers list Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Southwest 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 Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Southwest LLC was last updated on August 17, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.