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HOSPICE
NPI 1346217262
Hospice Care, Community Based in Northampton, MA

Active since March 01, 2006
2/5
Patient Care Rating
30 LOCUST ST, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060(413) 584-1060(413) 584-9615 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2024, Jun 7, 2024, Aug 22, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Hospice NPPES

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

HOSPICE (NPI 1346217262) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Northampton, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. The organization lists Laurie Lamoureux, Chief Financial Officer And Vice Pr, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346217262
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameVNA & HOSPICE OF COOLEY DICKINSON INC
Location Address30 LOCUST STNorthampton, MA 01060-2052
Mailing Address30 Locust StNorthampton, MA 01060-2052 · (413) 584-1060 · Fax (413) 584-9615
Phone(413) 584-1060
Fax(413) 584-9615
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLaurie LamoureuxChief Financial Officer And Vice Pr · (413) 582-2000
Enumeration DateMarch 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2024
✔ NPI 1346217262 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 7200
30 LOCUST ST, Northampton, MA 01060
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Other Names 1

Other NameHospice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0604861MA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.Insurance ›

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson (CMS certification number 227021), from CMS Care Compare.

Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson

Home health agency · Northampton, MA
2.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipNonProfit
CMS Certification Number227021
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 1, 1966
Phone(413) 584-1060
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
94.1%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
82.5%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
86.9%
Patients who got better at bathing
81.9%
Patients whose breathing improved
83.1%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
79.3%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
75.7%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
94.8%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
99.5%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.7%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.4%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
2,223 of 2,579 patient episodes · observed rate 86.2%
89.11% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
1,721 patient stays · observed rate 3.72%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
4.09% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
0.94
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson (CMS certification number 221506), from CMS Care Compare.

Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson

Hospice · Northampton, MA
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number221506
CMS RegionRegion 1
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 11, 1985
Average Daily Census43patients per day on average
Location30 Locust StreetNorthampton, MA 01060 · Hampshire County
Phone(413) 584-1060
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
Home74%
Assisted living facility6%
Nursing facility2%
Skilled nursing facility16%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
34%
Patients with dementia
6%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
18%
Patients with respiratory disease
6%
Patients with stroke
14%
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
323 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
323 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
323 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
153 patient stays
99.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
323 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
157 patient stays
98.7%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
71 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
323 patient stays
99.1%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
417 patient stays
61.6%
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 28
38%
Early live discharges
National percentile 41
4.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 22
28.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 53
7.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 21
$11,561
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 80
15.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 55
8.4%
Visits near death
National percentile 48
92.9%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

REID MOTHA PA-C
Physician Assistant
30 LOCUST ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Hampshire County (413) 582-2000
KIRSTEN CHEREE BRINGARDNER PA-C
Physician Assistant
30 LOCUST ST, COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITALIST PROGRAM
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Hampshire County (413) 582-2563
BRIAN JOHNSON MD
Anesthesiology
30 LOCUST ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Hampshire County (413) 582-2105
ALEXANDER VOSHCHIN MD
Anesthesiology
30 LOCUST ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Hampshire County (413) 582-2105
ALYS MALCOLM M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
30 LOCUST ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Hampshire County (413) 582-2900
CHRISTINE KRINITSYN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
30 LOCUST ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Hampshire County (413) 582-2363
KATHERINE MARY JAYCOX LICSW
Social Worker
30 LOCUST ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Hampshire County (413) 582-2396
MAE ELIZABETH BECKFORD-BRUNO RN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
30 LOCUST ST
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
Hampshire County (413) 582-2000

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 Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson Inc is 1346217262. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 1, 2006. The provider is also known as Hospice.

Where is Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson Inc located?

Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson Inc is located at 30 Locust St, Northampton, MA 01060. The listed phone number is (413) 584-1060.

What is Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson Inc's specialty?

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

Is Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson Inc a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson is a Medicare-certified home health agency.

What quality rating does Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson Inc have?

CMS rates Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson 2.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson 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 Vna & Hospice Of Cooley Dickinson Inc was last updated on August 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.