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BETTER CHOICE HOSPICE INC
NPI 1306463260
Hospice Care, Community Based in Rancho Cordova, CA

Active since June 26, 2020CLIA 05D2167427 · Waiver
2704 MERCANTILE DR, RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95742(916) 870-8090(916) 589-6311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 19, 2020, Jun 26, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Better Choice Hospice Inc NPPES

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

BETTER CHOICE HOSPICE INC (NPI 1306463260) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Rancho Cordova, California and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 26, 2028 and lists Jerry Karapetyan, Vp, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306463260
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameBETTER CHOICE HOSPICE INC
Location Address2704 MERCANTILE DRRancho Cordova, CA 95742-6518
Mailing Address3296 Oselot WayRancho Cordova, CA 95670-6982
Phone(916) 870-8090
Fax(916) 589-6311
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJerry KarapetyanVp · (916) 817-1462
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2020
✔ NPI 1306463260 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
2704 MERCANTILE DR, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Better Choice Hospice Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by January 31, 2027

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
StateCaliforniaEnrollment IDO20210203002412Part A · HospiceDue dateJanuary 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

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 05D2167427

Better Choice Home Care Inc · Rancho Cordova, CA
Active · expires Aug 26, 2028
CLIA Number05D2167427
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateAugust 27, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 26, 2028
Laboratory DirectorRajneet K. Sekhon
Laboratory Phone(916) 817-1462
Laboratory LocationBetter Choice Home Care Inc2706 Mercantile Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Better Choice Hospice Inc (CMS certification number A11737), from CMS Care Compare.

Better Choice Hospice Inc

Hospice · Rancho Cordova, CA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification NumberA11737
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 29, 2021
Location2704 Mercantile DriveRancho Cordova, CA 95742 · Sacramento County
Phone(916) 870-8090

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
28 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
28 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
28 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
28 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
28 patient stays
96.4%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
21 patient stays
0%
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 87
0.9%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 5
11.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 97
20%
Late live discharges
National percentile 10
20%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 100
20%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 9
$8,876
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 98
25.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 97
23.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 29
88.6%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

SAMANDA DURAND D.O.
Internal Medicine
2704 MERCANTILE DR
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95742
Sacramento County (916) 817-1462

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 Better Choice Hospice Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Better Choice Hospice Inc is 1306463260. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2020.

Where is Better Choice Hospice Inc located?

Better Choice Hospice Inc is located at 2704 Mercantile Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742. The listed phone number is (916) 870-8090.

What is Better Choice Hospice Inc's specialty?

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

Is Better Choice Hospice Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Better Choice Hospice Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Better Choice Hospice Inc's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Part A enrollment for this organization (California, Hospice) is due for revalidation by January 31, 2027. 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.

Does Better Choice Hospice Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D2167427) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 26, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Better Choice Hospice Inc a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Better Choice Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number A11737), certified since June 29, 2021.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Better Choice Hospice Inc was last updated on September 19, 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.