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GUARDIAN HOSPICE
NPI 1437294527
Hospice Care, Community Based in Sherman, TX

Active since February 20, 2007CLIA 45D1066436 · Waiver
2009 INDEPENDENCE DR, SUITE 100, SHERMAN, TX 75090(903) 868-0267(903) 868-0297 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Guardian Hospice NPPES

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

GUARDIAN HOSPICE (NPI 1437294527) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Sherman, Texas and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 22, 2027 and lists John Bullard, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437294527
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameTRUE GUARDIAN HOSPICE, INC.
Location Address2009 INDEPENDENCE DR, SUITE 100Sherman, TX 75090-0215
Mailing Address2009 Independence Dr, Suite 100Sherman, TX 75090-0215 · (903) 868-0267 · Fax (903) 868-0297
Phone(903) 868-0267
Fax(903) 868-0297
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJohn BullardOwner · (903) 868-0267
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 2017
✔ NPI 1437294527 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
2009 INDEPENDENCE DR, Sherman, TX 75090
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGuardian Hospice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001019549TX

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 45D1066436

Juniper Point Healthcare LLC Dba Guardian Hospice · Sherman, TX
Active · expires Mar 22, 2027
CLIA Number45D1066436
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMarch 23, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 22, 2027
Laboratory DirectorShamonica Kelley
Laboratory Phone(903) 868-0267
Laboratory LocationJuniper Point Healthcare LLC Dba Guardian Hospice2009 Independence Drive Suite 100, Sherman, TX 75090
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 Guardian Hospice (CMS certification number 671652), from CMS Care Compare.

Guardian Hospice

Hospice · Sherman, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number671652
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 30, 2010
Average Daily Census63patients per day on average
Location2009 Independence Dr Suite 100Sherman, TX 75090 · Grayson County
Phone(903) 868-0267
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
Home39%
Assisted living facility37%
Nursing facility21%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
19%
Patients with dementia
22%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
21%
Patients with respiratory disease
6%
Patients with stroke
11%
Patients with other conditions
5%
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
184 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
184 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
184 patient stays
98.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
180 patient stays
99.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
184 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
184 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
184 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
184 patient stays
97.8%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
207 patient stays
58.5%
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 61
62.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 38
4.4%
Late live discharges
National percentile 47
38.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 100
31.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 86
4.4%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 65
$19,263
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 26
10.2 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 48
7.8%
Visits near death
National percentile 73
96.1%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

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.

AVALON HOME HEALTH, INC.
Home Health
2009 INDEPENDENCE DR, SUITE 100
SHERMAN, TX 75090
Grayson County (903) 893-1036
AVALON DIAGNOSTICS LLC
Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)
2009 INDEPENDENCE DR, SUITE 103
SHERMAN, TX 75090
Grayson County (903) 892-6496
AVALON HOME HEALTH INC
Hospice Care, Community Based
2009 INDEPENDENCE DR, SUITE 100
SHERMAN, TX 75090
Grayson County (903) 868-0073

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 True Guardian Hospice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for True Guardian Hospice, Inc. is 1437294527. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2007. The provider is doing business as Guardian Hospice.

Where is True Guardian Hospice, Inc. located?

True Guardian Hospice, Inc. is located at 2009 Independence Dr Suite 100, Sherman, TX 75090. The listed phone number is (903) 868-0267.

What is True Guardian Hospice, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does True Guardian Hospice, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D1066436) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 22, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is True Guardian Hospice, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Guardian Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 671652), certified since June 30, 2010.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for True Guardian Hospice, Inc. was last updated on January 23, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.