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BEACON HOSPICE, LLC
NPI 1508012204
Hospice Care, Community Based in Springfield, MA

Active since August 13, 2008CLIA 22D1093310 · Waiver
815 WORCESTER ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01151(413) 543-3133(413) 543-3137 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Beacon Hospice, Llc NPPES

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

BEACON HOSPICE, LLC (NPI 1508012204), doing business as Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Springfield, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through December 15, 2026 and lists Joshua L. Proffitt, President And Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508012204
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameBEACON HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address815 WORCESTER STSpringfield, MA 01151-1001
Mailing Address3854 American Way Ste ABaton Rouge, LA 70816-4897 · (225) 292-2031 · Fax (225) 295-9678
Phone(413) 543-3133
Fax(413) 543-3137
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua L. ProffittPresident And Ceo · (617) 639-4092
Enumeration DateAugust 13, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1508012204 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 · 7KNQ
815 WORCESTER ST, Springfield, MA 01151
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBeacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid110024514IMA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.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 22D1093310

Beacon Hospice LLC Dba Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company · Springfield, MA
Active · expires Dec 15, 2026
CLIA Number22D1093310
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateDecember 16, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 15, 2026
Laboratory DirectorHeather Price
Laboratory Phone(413) 543-3133
Laboratory LocationBeacon Hospice LLC Dba Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company815 Worcester Street, Springfield, MA 01151
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 Beacon Hospice, An Amyedisys Company (CMS certification number 221573), from CMS Care Compare.

Beacon Hospice, An Amyedisys Company

Hospice · Springfield, MA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number221573
CMS RegionRegion 1
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 15, 2007
Average Daily Census70patients per day on average
Location815 Worcester StreetSpringfield, MA 01151 · Hampden County
Phone(413) 205-1229
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 facility27%
Nursing facility38%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Patients with cancer
24%
Patients with dementia
30%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
16%
Patients with respiratory disease
4%
Patients with stroke
6%
Patients with other conditions
3%
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
465 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
465 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
465 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
215 patient stays
98.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
465 patient stays
98.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
123 patient stays
98.4%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
140 patient stays
99.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
465 patient stays
97.2%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
638 patient stays
79.9%
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 55
58.4%
Early live discharges
National percentile 37
4.3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 50
39.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 43
5.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 63
2.1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 24
$12,228
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 41
11.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 80
11.8%
Visits near death
National percentile 59
94.4%
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 Beacon Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Beacon Hospice, LLC is 1508012204. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2008. The provider is doing business as Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company.

Where is Beacon Hospice, LLC located?

Beacon Hospice, LLC is located at 815 Worcester St, Springfield, MA 01151. The listed phone number is (413) 543-3133.

What is Beacon Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Beacon Hospice, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 22D1093310) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 15, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Beacon Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Beacon Hospice, An Amyedisys Company is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 221573), certified since February 15, 2007.

What insurance does Beacon Hospice, LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Beacon Hospice, LLC 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 Beacon Hospice, LLC was last updated on May 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.