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NORTHERN ARIZONA HOSPICE
NPI 1356702104
Hospice Care, Community Based in Cottonwood, AZ

Active since March 08, 2016CLIA 03D2110927 · Waiver
203 S CANDY LN STE 2A, COTTONWOOD, AZ 86326(928) 639-6676(928) 639-6078 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2021, Nov 11, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Northern Arizona Hospice NPPES

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

NORTHERN ARIZONA HOSPICE (NPI 1356702104) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Cottonwood, Arizona and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 27, 2028 and lists Nicholas Gachassin, Secretary / Treasurer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356702104
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameLHCG LXXVII, LLC
Location Address203 S CANDY LN STE 2ACottonwood, AZ 86326-4172
Mailing AddressPo Box 51266Lafayette, LA 70505-1266 · (337) 233-1307 · Fax (337) 233-5764
Phone(928) 639-6676
Fax(928) 639-6078
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNicholas GachassinSecretary / Treasurer · (337) 233-1307
Enumeration DateMarch 8, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2021
✔ NPI 1356702104 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
203 S CANDY LN STE 2A, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsNorthern Arizona Hospice

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, UnitedHealthcare.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 03D2110927

Lhcg Lxxvii, LLC Dba Northern Arizona Hospice · Cottonwood, AZ
Active · expires Mar 27, 2028
CLIA Number03D2110927
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMarch 28, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 27, 2028
Laboratory DirectorCarol Durkalec
Laboratory Phone(928) 639-6676
Laboratory LocationLhcg Lxxvii, LLC Dba Northern Arizona Hospice203 S Candy Lane, Ste 2A, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
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 Northern Arizona Hospice (CMS certification number 031502), from CMS Care Compare.

Northern Arizona Hospice

Hospice · Cottonwood, AZ
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number031502
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 25, 1984
Average Daily Census43patients per day on average
Location203 South Candy Lane, Suite 2ACottonwood, AZ 86326 · Yavapai County
Phone(928) 639-6676
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
Home75%
Assisted living facility22%
Nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Patients with cancer
27%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
18%
Patients with respiratory disease
9%
Patients with stroke
5%
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
335 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
335 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
335 patient stays
99.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
184 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
335 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
159 patient stays
96.9%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
82 patient stays
98.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
335 patient stays
97.3%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
439 patient stays
80.9%
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 45
51.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 58
7%
Late live discharges
National percentile 18
27%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 69
10.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 57
1.7%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 46
$15,912
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 59
13 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 78
11.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 72
96%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

MICHAEL MCKINNEY, M.D. PA
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
203 S CANDY LN STE 2A
COTTONWOOD, AZ 86326
Yavapai County (928) 634-5700
ROBERT J. BROWNSBERGER MD, PC
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
203 S CANDY LN STE 2A
COTTONWOOD, AZ 86326
Yavapai County (928) 532-7599

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 Lhcg Lxxvii, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lhcg Lxxvii, LLC is 1356702104. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 8, 2016. The provider is doing business as Northern Arizona Hospice.

Where is Lhcg Lxxvii, LLC located?

Lhcg Lxxvii, LLC is located at 203 S Candy Ln Ste 2A, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. The listed phone number is (928) 639-6676.

What is Lhcg Lxxvii, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Lhcg Lxxvii, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 03D2110927) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 27, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Lhcg Lxxvii, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Northern Arizona Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 031502), certified since July 25, 1984.

What insurance does Lhcg Lxxvii, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and UnitedHealthcare list Lhcg Lxxvii, 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 Lhcg Lxxvii, LLC was last updated on July 21, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.