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CARING FIRST HOME HEALTH LLC
NPI 1538358940
Home Health in West Harrison, IN

Active since October 22, 2007CLIA 15D1087381 · Waiver
3/5
Patient Care Rating
28441 STATE ROUTE 1, WEST HARRISON, IN 47060(812) 576-2600(812) 576-2601 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 18, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Caring First Home Health Llc NPPES

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

CARING FIRST HOME HEALTH LLC (NPI 1538358940), doing business as Patients First Homecare Llc, is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in West Harrison, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 31, 2028 and lists Jacqueline M Pelzel, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538358940
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251E00000X
Legal Business NameCARING FIRST HOME HEALTH LLC
Location Address28441 STATE ROUTE 1West Harrison, IN 47060-8733
Mailing Address28441 State Route 1West Harrison, IN 47060-8733 · (812) 576-2600 · Fax (812) 576-2601
Phone(812) 576-2600
Fax(812) 576-2601
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJacqueline M PelzelOwner · (812) 576-2600
Enumeration DateOctober 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 18, 2012
✔ NPI 1538358940 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251E00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 09-011642-1
Definition
A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.
28441 STATE ROUTE 1, West Harrison, IN 47060
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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NamePatients First Homecare Llc

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Caring First Home Health Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateIndianaEnrollment IDO20140618000115Non-DME Part B · Independent Clinical LaboratoryDue dateMarch 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

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 15D1087381

Caring First Home Health LLC · West Harrison, IN
Active · expires Jul 31, 2028
CLIA Number15D1087381
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateAugust 1, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 31, 2028
Laboratory DirectorJacqueline M. Pelzel
Laboratory Phone(812) 576-2600
Laboratory LocationCaring First Home Health LLC28441 State Route 1, West Harrison, IN 47060
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Caring First Home Health LLC (CMS certification number 157603), from CMS Care Compare.

Caring First Home Health LLC

Home health agency · W Harrison, IN
3/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number157603
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 18, 2009
Phone(812) 576-2600
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
96.5%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
83.5%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
90.8%
Patients who got better at bathing
87%
Patients whose breathing improved
86.7%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
72.6%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
80.8%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
81.7%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
100%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
1.7%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
2.5%
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
83 of 100 patient episodes · observed rate 83%
86.05% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
108 patient stays · observed rate 5.56%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
4.11% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 131 episodes
0.96
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned 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 Caring First Home Health LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caring First Home Health LLC is 1538358940. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 22, 2007. The provider was formerly known as Patients First Homecare LLC.

Where is Caring First Home Health LLC located?

Caring First Home Health LLC is located at 28441 State Route 1, West Harrison, IN 47060. The listed phone number is (812) 576-2600.

What is Caring First Home Health LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Health with taxonomy code 251E00000X.

Is Caring First Home Health LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caring First Home Health LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Caring First Home Health LLC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Indiana, Independent Clinical Laboratory) is due for revalidation by March 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

Does Caring First Home Health LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 15D1087381) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 31, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Caring First Home Health LLC a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Caring First Home Health LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since February 18, 2009.

What quality rating does Caring First Home Health LLC have?

CMS rates Caring First Home Health LLC 3 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 Caring First Home Health LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare list Caring First Home Health 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 Caring First Home Health LLC was last updated on January 18, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.