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THE HIGHLANDS LIVING CENTER INC
NPI 1396742755
Skilled Nursing Facility in Pittsford, NY

Active since June 30, 2005
2/5
Overall Rating
500 HAHNEMANN TRL, PITTSFORD, NY 14534(585) 383-1700(585) 383-8339 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 5, 2025, Aug 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About The Highlands Living Center Inc NPPES

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

THE HIGHLANDS LIVING CENTER INC (NPI 1396742755) is a healthcare organization registered as a skilled nursing facility in Pittsford, New York and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. The organization lists Samuel Busari, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396742755
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy314000000X
Legal Business NameTHE HIGHLANDS LIVING CENTER INC
Location Address500 HAHNEMANN TRLPittsford, NY 14534-2356
Mailing Address500 Hahnemann TrlPittsford, NY 14534-2356 · (585) 383-1700 · Fax (585) 383-8339
Phone(585) 383-1700
Fax(585) 383-8339
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSamuel BusariAdministrator · (347) 332-3331
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1396742755 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySkilled Nursing FacilityNursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code314000000X
Definition
(1) A skilled nursing facility is a facility or distinct part of an institution whose primary function is to provide medical, continuous nursing, and other health and social services to patients who are not in an acute phase of illness requiring services in a hospital, but who require primary restorative or skilled nursing services on an inpatient basis above the level of intermediate or custodial care in order to reach a degree of body functioning to permit self care in essential daily living. It meets any licensing or certification standards et forth by the jurisdiction where it is located. A skilled nursing facility may be a freestanding facility or part of a hospital that has been certified by Medicare to admit patients requiring subacute care and rehabilitation; (2) Provides non-acute medical and skilled nursing care services, therapy and social services under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse on a 24-hour basis.
Also ListedClinic/Center · Adult Day CareTaxonomy 261QA0600X
500 HAHNEMANN TRL, Pittsford, NY 14534
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Other Identifiers 9

OtherP0140059HLNY · Excellu-blue Choice Op
Other000900114000NY · Healthnow
Medicaid01572169NY
OtherZ4375NY · Empire Blue Cross
Medicaid01601990NY
OtherP0150059HLNY · Excellus-blue Choice Hmo
Other005699376NY · Aetna Insurance
Other103506NY · Preferred Care Hmo
OtherHLNY · Excellus Blue Cross

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

The Highlands Living Center 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
StateNew YorkEnrollment IDO20040614001071Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateJanuary 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to The Highlands Living Center Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Nirmala Nicholas, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1306873120
435 E HENRIETTA RD
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 760-5466
✔ PECOS6.3 mi
Adrian Leibovici, M.D.
Psychiatry
NPI 1437195344
1381 E RIDGE RD STE 5
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 922-2500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare8.7 mi
Roksolana Kuchma, MD
Geriatric Medicine
NPI 1063435238
2350 RIDGEWAY AVE
Rochester, NY 14626
(585) 922-2440
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare12 mi
Darakhshan Shamsie, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1821033481
889 ALLWOOD RD
Clifton, NJ 07012
(862) 662-2221
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare231 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Nursing Home Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, staffing and inspection history for Highlands Living Center (CMS certification number 335786), from CMS Care Compare.

Highlands Living Center

Nursing home · Pittsford, NY
2/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
CMS Certification Number335786
Certified Beds122 beds114 residents per day on average
Medicare & Medicaid Participant SinceJuly 10, 1995
Resident & Family CouncilResident and family councils
Continuing care retirement community Automatic sprinkler system

CMS Star Ratings

Quality Measures
Based on a select set of clinical quality measures.
2/5
Long-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to long-term residents.
1/5
Short-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to short-term and rehabilitation residents.
3/5
Staffing
Based on nursing staff hours relative to resident needs.
3/5
Weighted Health Inspection Score
Lower scores are better; the score summarizes deficiencies found on recent inspections.
38.67
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a one-to-five star scale; five is the highest. Categories without a current CMS rating are not shown.

Staffing & Turnover

Total Nurse Staffing
nurse aide 2.38 · LPN 1.21 · RN 0.46
4.06 hrs per resident per day
Weekend Nurse Staffing
3.26 hrs per resident per day
Physical Therapist Staffing
0.12 hrs per resident per day
Nursing Staff Turnover
Share of nursing staff who left the facility within the past year.
58.1%
Registered Nurse Turnover
58.3%
Administrators Who Have Left
In the past year.
0
Higher staffing hours generally allow more direct care time per resident.

Inspections & Enforcement

Facility-Reported Incidents
0
Substantiated Complaints
0
Fines
0
Medicare Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0
Counts come from CMS inspections and complaint investigations over approximately the past three years. CMS Care Compare data as of October 1, 2024.

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 The Highlands Living Center Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for The Highlands Living Center Inc is 1396742755. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2005.

Where is The Highlands Living Center Inc located?

The Highlands Living Center Inc is located at 500 Hahnemann Trl, Pittsford, NY 14534. The listed phone number is (585) 383-1700.

What is The Highlands Living Center Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Skilled Nursing Facility with taxonomy code 314000000X.

Is The Highlands Living Center Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. The Highlands Living Center Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is The Highlands Living Center Inc's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (New York, Clinic/Group Practice) 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.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through The Highlands Living Center Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to The Highlands Living Center Inc, in Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is The Highlands Living Center Inc a Medicare-certified nursing home?

Yes. Highlands Living Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home with 122 certified beds.

What quality rating does The Highlands Living Center Inc have?

CMS rates Highlands Living Center 2 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Nursing Home Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for The Highlands Living Center Inc was last updated on March 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.