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UNIVERSAL HOSPICE CARE, INC.
NPI 1376721605
Hospice Care, Community Based in Southfield, MI

Active since February 08, 2008CLIA 23D1089426 · Waiver
24315 NORTHWESTERN HWY, STE# 102, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075(248) 799-9225(248) 799-9223 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Universal Hospice Care, Inc. NPPES

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

UNIVERSAL HOSPICE CARE, INC. (NPI 1376721605) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Southfield, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 16, 2026 and lists Andre L Lee, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376721605
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameUNIVERSAL HOSPICE CARE, INC.
Location Address24315 NORTHWESTERN HWY, STE# 102Southfield, MI 48075-6815
Mailing Address24315 Northwestern Hwy, Ste# 102Southfield, MI 48075-6815 · (248) 799-9225 · Fax (248) 799-9223
Phone(248) 799-9225
Fax(248) 799-9223
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAndre L LeeAdministrator · (248) 799-9225
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 2011
✔ NPI 1376721605 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · DO NOT REQUIRE
24315 NORTHWESTERN HWY, Southfield, MI 48075
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN23-1621MI

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 23D1089426

Universal Hospice Care Inc · Southfield, MI
Active · expires Sep 16, 2026
CLIA Number23D1089426
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 17, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 16, 2026
Laboratory DirectorAndre L. Lee
Laboratory Phone(248) 799-9225
Laboratory LocationUniversal Hospice Care Inc24315 Northwestern Highway Suite 102, Southfield, MI 48075
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 Universal Hospice Care (CMS certification number 231621), from CMS Care Compare.

Universal Hospice Care

Hospice · Southfield, MI
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number231621
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceApril 5, 2011
Average Daily Census28patients per day on average
Location24315 Northwestern Highway, Suite 102Southfield, MI 48075 · Oakland County
Phone(248) 799-9225
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
Home59%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility40%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
41%
Patients with dementia
16%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
0%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
Patients with stroke
8%
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
85 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
85 patient stays
88.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
85 patient stays
90.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
42 patient stays
88.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
85 patient stays
90.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
34 patient stays
91.2%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
39 patient stays
92.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
85 patient stays
65.9%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
119 patient stays
12.6%
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.
7/10
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 89
82.5%
Early live discharges
National percentile 89
13.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 19
27.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 50
6.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 94
6.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 37
$14,506
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 14
8.9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 22
5.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 7
67.6%
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.

SYED IRSHAD ALAM
Physical Therapist
24315 NORTHWESTERN HWY, SUITE 101
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Oakland County (248) 351-9460

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 Universal Hospice Care, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Universal Hospice Care, Inc. is 1376721605. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2008.

Where is Universal Hospice Care, Inc. located?

Universal Hospice Care, Inc. is located at 24315 Northwestern Hwy Ste# 102, Southfield, MI 48075. The listed phone number is (248) 799-9225.

What is Universal Hospice Care, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does Universal Hospice Care, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 23D1089426) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 16, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Universal Hospice Care, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Universal Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 231621), certified since April 5, 2011.

What insurance does Universal Hospice Care, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Universal Hospice Care, 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 Universal Hospice Care, Inc. was last updated on July 22, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.