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MUNSON HOME CARE
NPI 1508982927
Hospice Care, Community Based in Traverse City, MI

Active since March 21, 2007
3/5
Patient Care Rating
550 MUNSON AVE, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686(231) 935-6420(866) 380-0564 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Munson Home Care NPPES

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

MUNSON HOME CARE (NPI 1508982927), doing business as Munson Hospice And Palliative Care, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Traverse City, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization lists Shari L Wilson, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508982927
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameMUNSON HOME CARE
Location Address550 MUNSON AVETraverse City, MI 49686-3580
Mailing Address1105 6th StTraverse City, MI 49684-2345 · (231) 935-6520 · Fax (866) 530-2107
Phone(231) 935-6420
Fax(866) 380-0564
Organization SubpartYesParent: Munson Home Health
Authorized OfficialShari L WilsonPresident · (231) 935-8432
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2025
✔ NPI 1508982927 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
550 MUNSON AVE, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMunson Hospice And Palliative Care

Other Identifiers 2

Other08779MI · Mi Bcbs
Medicaid4217384MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Priority Health.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 37

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Munson Home Services carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Munson Home Services

DMEPOS supplier · Traverse City, MI
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Does not accept Medicare assignment

Munson Home Services has not agreed to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount; confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20658773
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1998
Supplier Location550 Munson AveTraverse City, MI 49686
Phone(231) 935-2117
Provider TypeOxygen & Equipment
Supplier Specialties
Medical Supply Company Other MSC With Respiratory Therapist

Medicare Product Categories

Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans
Raised toilets, Drop-arm commodes, Folding commodes, Plastic urinals, Plastic bedpans, Disposable urinals
Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices
Knee CPM machines, Shoulder CPM machines, Hand & wrist CPM machines
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order)
Home blood glucose monitors including lancets, reagent strips, and other supplies necessary for the proper functioning of the device
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order)
Home blood glucose monitors including lancets, reagent strips, and other supplies necessary for the proper functioning of the device
Gastric Suction Pumps
Portable suction pumps, Stationary suction pumps, Canisters
Heat & Cold Applications
Heat therapy, Cold therapy, Heating pads
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Munson Home Care (CMS certification number 237025), from CMS Care Compare.

Munson Home Care

Home health agency · Traverse City, MI
3.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipNonProfit
CMS Certification Number237025
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 1, 1966
Phone(800) 252-2065
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
97.5%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
88.5%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
90.2%
Patients who got better at bathing
90.3%
Patients whose breathing improved
90.7%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
84.2%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
71.1%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
97.1%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
98.8%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.7%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.3%
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
2,770 of 3,295 patient episodes · observed rate 84.07%
87.54% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
2,867 patient stays · observed rate 3.31%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.59% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
0.86
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Munson Hospice And Palliative Care (CMS certification number 231515), from CMS Care Compare.

Munson Hospice And Palliative Care

Hospice · Traverse City, MI
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number231515
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 25, 1986
Average Daily Census120patients per day on average
Location550 Munson AveTraverse City, MI 49686 · Grand Traverse County
Phone(616) 935-6520
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
Home63%
Assisted living facility13%
Nursing facility17%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations6%
Patients with cancer
38%
Patients with dementia
5%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
18%
Patients with respiratory disease
10%
Patients with stroke
8%
Patients with other conditions
6%
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
757 patient stays
99.9%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
757 patient stays
97.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
757 patient stays
99.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
425 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
757 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
393 patient stays
97.5%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
136 patient stays
99.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
757 patient stays
94.5%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
986 patient stays
72.8%
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.
9/10
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 24
34.4%
Early live discharges
National percentile 97
19.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 11
21.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 24
2.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 11
$9,578
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 76
15.1 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 67
9.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 72
96%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. MARTHA A FRANKOWSKI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
550 MUNSON AVE
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-6600
DR. NATALIE ROSE RAMSEY D.P.T.
Specialist
550 MUNSON AVE
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-8600
AMELIA CHAPMAN
Audiologist
550 MUNSON AVE
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-6455
RONALD L SANDERS PA-C
Physician Assistant
550 MUNSON AVE
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-8686
MUSON SERVICES, INC.
Pharmacy (Long Term Care Pharmacy)
550 MUNSON AVE, SUITE G-100
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-8730
MUNSON HOME SERVICES
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Oxygen Equipment & Supplies)
550 MUNSON AVE
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-6520
MELISSA WALLINGTON OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
550 MUNSON AVE
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-8600
SUSAN MEIS PA-C
Physician Assistant
550 MUNSON AVE
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Grand Traverse County (231) 935-8540

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 Munson Home Care's NPI number?

The NPI number for Munson Home Care is 1508982927. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2007. The provider is doing business as Munson Hospice and Palliative Care.

Where is Munson Home Care located?

Munson Home Care is located at 550 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. The listed phone number is (231) 935-6420.

What is Munson Home Care's specialty?

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

Does Munson Home Care accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

No. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Munson Home Services does not accept Medicare assignment for equipment and supplies, so patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount. Confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

Is Munson Home Care a Medicare-certified home health agency?

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

What quality rating does Munson Home Care have?

CMS rates Munson Home Care 3.5 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.

What insurance does Munson Home Care accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and Priority Health list Munson Home Care 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 Munson Home Care was last updated on April 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.