HOSPICECARE IN THE BERKSHIRES, INC.
NPI 1457358533
Hospice Care, Community Based in Pittsfield, MA

Active since July 05, 2005CLIA 22D0903596 · Waiver
877 SOUTH ST, STE 1W, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201(413) 443-2994(413) 443-7814 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 10, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc. NPPES

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

HOSPICECARE IN THE BERKSHIRES, INC. (NPI 1457358533) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 24, 2027 and lists Michelle Chappell, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457358533
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICECARE IN THE BERKSHIRES, INC.
Location Address877 SOUTH ST, STE 1WPittsfield, MA 01201-8242
Mailing Address877 South St, Ste 1wPittsfield, MA 01201-8242 · (413) 443-2994 · Fax (413) 443-7814
Fax(413) 443-7814
Organization SubpartYesParent: Berkshire Healthcare Systems, Inc.
Authorized OfficialMichelle ChappellExecutive Director · (413) 443-2994
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 2017
✔ NPI 1457358533 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 7229
877 SOUTH ST, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Other Identifiers 3

Other064MA · License As Hospice
Medicaid0605298MA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified22-1531MA · Hospice Provider Number

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1457325102
877 SOUTH ST SUITE 1W
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-2994
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1396105276
877 SOUTH ST SUITE 1W
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-2994
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1942067269
877 SOUTH ST
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-2994
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346805769
700 MAIN ST #1013 SUITE 1
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 274-8298
✔ PECOS17 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235187840
3300 MAIN ST FL 3
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 794-5600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare39 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598369860
2 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 512
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 794-5550
✔ PECOS39 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 22D0903596

Hospicecare In The Berkshires · Pittsfield, MA
Active · expires Jul 24, 2027
CLIA Number22D0903596
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateJuly 25, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 24, 2027
Laboratory DirectorKyneret Albert
Laboratory Phone(413) 443-2994
Laboratory LocationHospicecare In The Berkshires877 South St, Ste 1W, Pittsfield, MA 01201
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 Hospicecare In The Berkshires (CMS certification number 221531), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospicecare In The Berkshires

Hospice · Pittsfield, MA
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number221531
CMS RegionRegion 1
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 19, 1991
Average Daily Census95patients per day on average
Location877 South Street, Suite 1WPittsfield, MA 01201 · Berkshire 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
Home53%
Assisted living facility3%
Nursing facility42%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
31%
Patients with dementia
12%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
18%
Patients with respiratory disease
6%
Patients with stroke
17%
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
802 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
802 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
802 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
310 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
802 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
280 patient stays
98.6%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
210 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
802 patient stays
99.3%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
876 patient stays
65.6%
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 83
0.6%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 48
53.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 23
2.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 25
30.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 21
1.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 45
0.7%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 17
$10,806
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 84
16.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 60
8.8%
Visits near death
National percentile 63
94.9%
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 Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc. is 1457358533. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2005.

Where is Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc. located?

Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc. is located at 877 South St Ste 1W, Pittsfield, MA 01201. The listed phone number is (413) 443-2994.

What is Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Hospicecare In The Berkshires, 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. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (5) and Hospice/Palliative Care (1). Of these, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 22D0903596) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 24, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospicecare In The Berkshires is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 221531), certified since September 19, 1991.

What insurance does Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Hospicecare In The Berkshires, 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 Hospicecare In The Berkshires, Inc. was last updated on April 10, 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.