AMBERCARE HOSPICE, INC.
NPI 1447228598
Hospice Care, Community Based in Albuquerque, NM

Active since March 14, 2006
2129 OSUNA RD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113(505) 244-0046(505) 243-8408 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 19, 2026, Nov 13, 2025, May 7, 2024 and 6 more (9 updates tracked since 2018).

About Ambercare Hospice, Inc. NPPES

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

AMBERCARE HOSPICE, INC. (NPI 1447228598), doing business as Ambercare, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. The organization maintains 9 additional practice locations and lists Heather Dixon, President & Coo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447228598
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameAMBERCARE HOSPICE, INC.
Location Address2129 OSUNA RD NEAlbuquerque, NM 87113-1002
Mailing Address6303 Cowboys Way Ste 600Frisco, TX 75034-0329 · (469) 535-8200 · Fax (205) 379-6720
Fax(505) 243-8408
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialHeather DixonPresident & Coo · (469) 535-8200
Enumeration DateMarch 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 20269 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 19, 2026
NPI 1447228598 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License Licensed in NM · 662A3
2129 OSUNA RD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAmbercare

Secondary Practice Locations 9

Location 1832 Highway 60Socorro, NM 87801-3919 · Phone (575) 838-1503 · Fax (575) 835-0562
Location 2550D Saint Michaels DrSanta Fe, NM 87505-7717 · Phone (505) 982-4098 · Fax (505) 216-0180
Location 3910 N Date StTruth OR Consequences, NM 87901-1748 · Phone (575) 894-1828 · Fax (575) 894-6873
Location 4420 N Main StBelen, NM 87002-3718 · Phone (505) 861-0060 · Fax (505) 861-0045
Location 5707 E Pine St Ste ADeming, NM 88030-3844 · Phone (575) 546-4664 · Fax (575) 546-4822
Location 61302 Calle De La MercedEspanola, NM 87532-2624 · Phone (505) 747-7861 · Fax (505) 747-7872
Location 7806 High StLordsburg, NM 88045-1700 · Phone (575) 542-9947 · Fax (575) 542-9946
Location 81290 E 32nd StSilver City, NM 88061-7229 · Phone (575) 388-1395 · Fax (575) 388-1493
Location 91747 N Grand AveLas Vegas, NM 87701-4732 · Phone (505) 425-9504 · Fax (505) 425-2671

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidT8747NM

Accepted Insurance

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Ambercare Hospice Inc (CMS certification number 321538), from CMS Care Compare.

Ambercare Hospice Inc

Hospice · Albuquerque, NM
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number321538
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceOctober 7, 1997
Average Daily Census581patients per day on average
Location2129 Osuna Road NEAlbuquerque, NM 87113 · Bernalillo County
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
Home60%
Assisted living facility27%
Skilled nursing facility11%
Inpatient hospital0%
Patients with cancer
21%
Patients with dementia
18%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
16%
Patients with respiratory disease
9%
Patients with stroke
6%
Patients with other conditions
4%
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
1755 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
1755 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
1755 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
1231 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
1755 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
1104 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
226 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
1755 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
2,255 patient stays
64.1%
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.
10/10
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 50
55.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 59
7.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 53
40.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 45
5.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 78
3.3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 44
$15,586
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 31
10.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 34
6.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 40
91.6%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2129 OSUNA RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113
Specialist
2129 OSUNA RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2129 OSUNA RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2129 OSUNA RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
2129 OSUNA RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
2129 OSUNA RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113

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 Ambercare Hospice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Ambercare Hospice, Inc. is 1447228598. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 14, 2006. The provider is doing business as Ambercare.

Where is Ambercare Hospice, Inc. located?

Ambercare Hospice, Inc. is located at 2129 Osuna Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. The listed phone number is (505) 244-0046.

What is Ambercare Hospice, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Ambercare Hospice, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Ambercare Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 321538), certified since October 7, 1997.

What insurance does Ambercare Hospice, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Oklahoma and CHRISTUS Health Plan list Ambercare Hospice, 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 Ambercare Hospice, Inc. was last updated on March 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.