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COMMUNITY NURSE, INC.
NPI 1447610209
Nursing Care in Fairhaven, MA

Active since March 07, 2016CLIA 22D0081450 · Waiver
4/5
Patient Care Rating
62 CENTER ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719(508) 992-6278 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 29, 2026, Feb 23, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Community Nurse, Inc. NPPES

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

COMMUNITY NURSE, INC. (NPI 1447610209) is a healthcare organization registered as a nursing care in Fairhaven, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2028 and lists Lisa Parent, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447610209
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251J00000X
Legal Business NameCOMMUNITY NURSE, INC.
Location Address62 CENTER STFairhaven, MA 02719-3823
Mailing Address62 Center StFairhaven, MA 02719-3823 · (508) 992-6278
Phone(508) 992-6278
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLisa ParentCeo · (508) 992-6278
Enumeration DateMarch 7, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1447610209 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNursing CareAgencies
Taxonomy Code251J00000X
Definition
A Nursing Care Agency is an entity that provides skilled nursing care through the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), by employees, contracted individuals, or via a registry, in a variety of settings. The agency may engage in providing private duty nursing and/or staffing services.
62 CENTER ST, Fairhaven, MA 02719
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Community Nurse, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Community Nurse, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Susana Viera, ANP,BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1073763082
14 TOPELO CT
Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 863-1027
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.2 mi
Erin Van Der Veer, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1801165113
205 CHAUNCY ST
Mansfield, MA 02048
(508) 339-7434
✔ PECOS32 mi

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

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 22D0081450

Community Nurse, Inc · Fairhaven, MA
Active · expires Aug 31, 2028
CLIA Number22D0081450
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2028
Laboratory DirectorSandra Dompierre
Laboratory Phone(508) 992-6278
Laboratory LocationCommunity Nurse, Inc62 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Community Nurse Home Care (CMS certification number 227027), from CMS Care Compare.

Community Nurse Home Care

Home health agency · Fairhaven, MA
4.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipNonProfit
CMS Certification Number227027
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 1, 1966
Phone(508) 992-6278
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
100%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
93.1%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
94.7%
Patients who got better at bathing
92.1%
Patients whose breathing improved
87.9%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
89.9%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
59%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
97.1%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
99.8%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.6%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.1%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
1,908 of 2,328 patient episodes · observed rate 81.96%
90.81% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
1,640 patient stays · observed rate 2.99%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.49% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
1.05
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned 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 Community Nurse, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Community Nurse, Inc. is 1447610209. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 7, 2016.

Where is Community Nurse, Inc. located?

Community Nurse, Inc. is located at 62 Center St, Fairhaven, MA 02719. The listed phone number is (508) 992-6278.

What is Community Nurse, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nursing Care with taxonomy code 251J00000X.

Is Community Nurse, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Community Nurse, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Community Nurse, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Nurse Practitioner, reassign their Medicare billing to Community Nurse, Inc.. 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, 1 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Community Nurse, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 22D0081450) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Community Nurse, Inc. a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Community Nurse Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency.

What quality rating does Community Nurse, Inc. have?

CMS rates Community Nurse Home Care 4.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Community Nurse, Inc. was last updated on May 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.