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GREAT LAKES CARING HOSPICE NW MI, LLC
NPI 1376941039
Hospice Care, Community Based in Big Rapids, MI

Active since December 12, 2014CLIA 23D2092484 · Waiver
203 S STATE ST, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307(231) 598-4071 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 6, 2026, May 9, 2022, Feb 22, 2022 and 6 more (9 updates tracked since 2017).

About Great Lakes Caring Hospice Nw Mi, Llc NPPES

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

GREAT LAKES CARING HOSPICE NW MI, LLC (NPI 1376941039), doing business as Elara Caring, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Big Rapids, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since December 2014. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 5, 2027 and lists Angel Stansbury, Dir License & Regulatory Compliance, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376941039
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameGREAT LAKES CARING HOSPICE NW MI, LLC
Location Address203 S STATE STBig Rapids, MI 49307-1758
Mailing Address3010 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 1100Dallas, TX 75234-2712 · (800) 379-1600 · Fax (903) 537-8420
Phone(231) 598-4071
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAngel StansburyDir License & Regulatory Compliance · (337) 344-2141
Enumeration DateDecember 12, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 6, 20269 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1376941039 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
203 S STATE ST, Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsElara Caring

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 23D2092484

Great Lakes Caring Hospice NW Mi, LLC Dba Elara Caring · Big Rapids, MI
Active · expires Mar 5, 2027
CLIA Number23D2092484
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMarch 6, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 5, 2027
Laboratory DirectorStacie Arnold
Laboratory Phone(231) 598-4071
Laboratory LocationGreat Lakes Caring Hospice NW Mi, LLC Dba Elara Caring203 S State Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

IVY L FEDEWA
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
203 S STATE ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 629-8665
MERRI-JO NORMAN DAWSON LMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
203 S STATE ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 629-8665
SCOTT A STAUFFER MPT
Physical Therapist
203 S STATE ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Mecosta County (231) 629-8665

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 Great Lakes Caring Hospice NW Mi, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Great Lakes Caring Hospice NW Mi, LLC is 1376941039. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 12, 2014. The provider is doing business as Elara Caring.

Where is Great Lakes Caring Hospice NW Mi, LLC located?

Great Lakes Caring Hospice NW Mi, LLC is located at 203 S State St, Big Rapids, MI 49307. The listed phone number is (231) 598-4071.

What is Great Lakes Caring Hospice NW Mi, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Great Lakes Caring Hospice NW Mi, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 23D2092484) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 5, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Great Lakes Caring Hospice NW Mi, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Great Lakes Caring Hospice NW Mi, 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 Great Lakes Caring Hospice NW Mi, LLC was last updated on February 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.