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ASCENT HOSPICE LLC
NPI 1427700574
Hospice Care, Community Based in South Bend, IN

Active since January 20, 2022CLIA 15D2253100 · Waiver
1930 EDISON RD, SOUTH BEND, IN 46617(574) 213-2727 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 24, 2022, Jan 20, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Ascent Hospice Llc NPPES

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

ASCENT HOSPICE LLC (NPI 1427700574) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in South Bend, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since January 2022. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 16, 2028 and lists Kevin Clem, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427700574
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameASCENT HOSPICE LLC
Location Address1930 EDISON RDSouth Bend, IN 46617-1711
Mailing Address1930 Edison RdSouth Bend, IN 46617-1711 · (574) 213-2727
Phone(574) 213-2727
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKevin ClemOwner · (801) 403-7917
Enumeration DateJanuary 20, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 24, 2022
✔ NPI 1427700574 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
1930 EDISON RD, South Bend, IN 46617
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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 15D2253100

Ascent Hospice, LLC · South Bend, IN
Active · expires Feb 16, 2028
CLIA Number15D2253100
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 17, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 16, 2028
Laboratory DirectorColleen Peregrine
Laboratory Phone(574) 213-2727
Laboratory LocationAscent Hospice, LLC1930 Edison Rd, South Bend, IN 46617
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 Ascent Hospice LLC (CMS certification number 151649), from CMS Care Compare.

Ascent Hospice LLC

Hospice · South Bend, IN
CMS Certification Number151649
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 22, 2022
Location1930 Edison RoadSouth Bend, IN 46617
Phone(574) 213-2727

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
32 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
32 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
32 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
32 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
32 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
25 patient stays
92%
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.
9/10
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 21
31.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 19
0%
Late live discharges
National percentile 2
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 100
14.3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 74
$21,336
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 85
16.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 26
6%
Visits near death
National percentile 100
100%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

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 Ascent Hospice LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ascent Hospice LLC is 1427700574. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 20, 2022.

Where is Ascent Hospice LLC located?

Ascent Hospice LLC is located at 1930 Edison Rd, South Bend, IN 46617. The listed phone number is (574) 213-2727.

What is Ascent Hospice LLC's specialty?

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

Does Ascent Hospice LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 15D2253100) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 16, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Ascent Hospice LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Ascent Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 151649), certified since September 22, 2022.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ascent Hospice LLC was last updated on January 24, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.