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SHIELD HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE, INC
NPI 1497396188
Hospice Care, Community Based in Van Nuys, CA

Active since October 03, 2019
6320 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 303, VAN NUYS, CA 91401(818) 946-1022 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Shield Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc NPPES

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

SHIELD HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE, INC (NPI 1497396188) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Van Nuys, California and active in the NPI registry since October 2019. The organization lists Alica Ashikian, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497396188
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameSHIELD HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE, INC
Location Address6320 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 303Van Nuys, CA 91401-2617
Mailing Address6320 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 303Van Nuys, CA 91401-2617 · (818) 946-1022
Phone(818) 946-1022
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAlica AshikianCeo · (818) 946-1022
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2019
✔ NPI 1497396188 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
6320 VAN NUYS BLVD STE 303, Van Nuys, CA 91401
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Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Shield Hospice & Palliative Care Inc (CMS certification number B21525), from CMS Care Compare.

Shield Hospice & Palliative Care Inc

Hospice · Van Nuys, CA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification NumberB21525
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 25, 2021
Location6320 Van Nuys Blvd Suite 303Van Nuys, CA 91401 · Los Angeles County
Phone(818) 946-1022

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
77 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
77 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
77 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
77 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
70 patient stays
94.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
77 patient stays
87%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
25 patient stays
16%
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.
8/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 67
66.4%
Early live discharges
National percentile 25
2.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 92
60.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 85
15.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 69
2.5%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 97
$33,687
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 36
11.1 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 98
24.4%
Visits near death
National percentile 13
78.6%
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 Shield Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shield Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc is 1497396188. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2019.

Where is Shield Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc located?

Shield Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc is located at 6320 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 303, Van Nuys, CA 91401. The listed phone number is (818) 946-1022.

What is Shield Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc's specialty?

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

Is Shield Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Shield Hospice & Palliative Care Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number B21525), certified since February 25, 2021.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shield Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc was last updated on October 3, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.