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KNUTE NELSON HOSPICE
NPI 1548517675
Hospice Care, Community Based in Alexandria, MN

Active since August 08, 2012
2715 HIGHWAY 29 S, SUITE 103, ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308(320) 759-1270(320) 759-1271 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Knute Nelson Hospice NPPES

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

KNUTE NELSON HOSPICE (NPI 1548517675) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Alexandria, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. The organization lists Marnie Gugisberg, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548517675
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameKNUTE NELSON
Location Address2715 HIGHWAY 29 S, SUITE 103Alexandria, MN 56308-4548
Mailing Address2209 Jefferson St Ste 201Alexandria, MN 56308-2848 · (320) 763-1164 · Fax (320) 759-4913
Phone(320) 759-1270
Fax(320) 759-1271
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMarnie GugisbergCfo · (320) 763-1164
Enumeration DateAugust 8, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 12, 2024
NPPES CertifiedApril 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1548517675 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
2715 HIGHWAY 29 S, Alexandria, MN 56308
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsKnute Nelson Hospice

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Knute Nelson Hospice (CMS certification number 241592), from CMS Care Compare.

Knute Nelson Hospice

Hospice · Alexandria, MN
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number241592
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceMay 8, 2013
Average Daily Census85patients per day on average
Location2715 Highway 29 S Suite 103Alexandria, MN 56308 · Douglas County
Phone(320) 759-1275
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
Home35%
Assisted living facility30%
Nursing facility1%
Skilled nursing facility32%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
22%
Patients with dementia
23%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
22%
Patients with respiratory disease
4%
Patients with stroke
4%
Patients with other conditions
7%
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
486 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
486 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
486 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
368 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
486 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
322 patient stays
99.7%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
114 patient stays
99.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
486 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
755 patient stays
64.9%
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
58.8%
Early live discharges
National percentile 50
6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 37
34.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 25
2.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 38
$14,579
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 46
11.9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 37
6.9%
Visits near death
National percentile 47
92.8%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

KNUTE NELSON
Home Health
2715 HIGHWAY 29 S, SUITE 103
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Douglas County (320) 759-1273

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 Knute Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Knute Nelson is 1548517675. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2012. The provider is doing business as Knute Nelson Hospice.

Where is Knute Nelson located?

Knute Nelson is located at 2715 Highway 29 S Suite 103, Alexandria, MN 56308. The listed phone number is (320) 759-1270.

What is Knute Nelson's specialty?

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

Is Knute Nelson a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Knute Nelson Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 241592), certified since May 8, 2013.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Knute Nelson was last updated on April 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.