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GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE OF MID-AMERICA INC
NPI 1497857551
Hospice Care, Community Based in Independence, MO

Active since September 01, 2006CLIA 26D1006203 · Waiver
123 W KANSAS AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050(816) 822-2292(816) 822-2298 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 2, 2024, Sep 10, 2024, Jul 21, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-america Inc NPPES

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

GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE OF MID-AMERICA INC (NPI 1497857551) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Independence, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 11, 2026 and lists Jason Kyle Delester, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497857551
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameGOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE OF MID-AMERICA INC
Location Address123 W KANSAS AVEIndependence, MO 64050-3732
Mailing Address123 W Kansas AveIndependence, MO 64050-3732 · (816) 822-2292 · Fax (816) 822-2298
Phone(816) 822-2292
Fax(816) 822-2298
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJason Kyle DelesterPresident · (405) 943-0903
Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 2, 2024
✔ NPI 1497857551 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 1243H0
123 W KANSAS AVE, Independence, MO 64050
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid826099202MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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 26D1006203

Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America · Independence, MO
Active · expires Nov 11, 2026
CLIA Number26D1006203
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateNovember 12, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 11, 2026
Laboratory DirectorKetti Dawson
Laboratory Phone(816) 822-2292
Laboratory LocationGood Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America123 W Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050
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 Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc (CMS certification number 261595), from CMS Care Compare.

Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc

Hospice · Independence, MO
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number261595
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 22, 2003
Average Daily Census93patients per day on average
Location123 West Kansas AvenueIndependence, MO 64050 · Jackson County
Phone(816) 822-2292
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
Home33%
Assisted living facility5%
Nursing facility60%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
21%
Patients with dementia
19%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
14%
Patients with respiratory disease
11%
Patients with stroke
6%
Patients with other conditions
15%
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
383 patient stays
99.7%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
383 patient stays
99%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
383 patient stays
94%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
119 patient stays
92.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
383 patient stays
99%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
175 patient stays
96.6%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
77 patient stays
92.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
383 patient stays
87.2%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
448 patient stays
34.8%
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 23
33.3%
Early live discharges
National percentile 27
2.9%
Late live discharges
National percentile 75
49.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 53
7.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 45
0.7%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 63
$18,985
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 79
15.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 30
6.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 49
93.1%
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 Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America Inc is 1497857551. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2006.

Where is Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America Inc located?

Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America Inc is located at 123 W Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050. The listed phone number is (816) 822-2292.

What is Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America Inc's specialty?

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

Does Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 26D1006203) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 11, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America Inc a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 261595), certified since August 22, 2003.

What insurance does Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare list Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America 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 Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid-America Inc was last updated on October 2, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.