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HOSPICE OF PALO ALTO COUNTY
NPI 1598869232
Hospice Care, Community Based in Emmetsburg, IA

Active since September 12, 2006
3201 1ST ST, EMMETSBURG, IA 50536(712) 852-5500(712) 852-5477 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Hospice Of Palo Alto County NPPES

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

HOSPICE OF PALO ALTO COUNTY (NPI 1598869232) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Emmetsburg, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization lists Desiree A Einsweiler, Administrator/ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598869232
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NamePALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL
Location Address3201 1ST STEmmetsburg, IA 50536-2516
Mailing Address3201 1st StEmmetsburg, IA 50536-2516 · (712) 852-5500 · Fax (712) 852-5477
Phone(712) 852-5500
Fax(712) 852-5477
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialDesiree A EinsweilerAdministrator/ceo · (712) 852-5401
Enumeration DateSeptember 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 2020
NPPES CertifiedDecember 3, 2020
✔ NPI 1598869232 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · 740045H
3201 1ST ST, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHospice Of Palo Alto County

Other Identifiers 2

Other61530IA · Bc Hospice Provider #
Medicaid0615302IA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Hospice Of Palo Alto County (CMS certification number 161530), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice Of Palo Alto County

Hospice · Emmetsburg, IA
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number161530
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 7, 1993
Average Daily Census7patients per day on average
Location3201 First StreetEmmetsburg, IA 50536 · Palo Alto County
Phone(712) 852-5419
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
Home17%
Assisted living facility2%
Nursing facility68%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital7%
Other locations6%
Patients with cancer
25%
Patients with dementia
20%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
18%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
Patients with other conditions
0%
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
56 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
56 patient stays
92.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
56 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
35 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
56 patient stays
98.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
22 patient stays
90.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
56 patient stays
89.3%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
46 patient stays
84.8%
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 95
2.8%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 8
17.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 53
6.3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 16
25%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 6
$7,846
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 71
14.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 63
9.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 92
99%
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.

NORTH IOWA MERCY CLINICS
Internal Medicine
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (641) 422-6999
DAIVD GUS KUNDEL MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (712) 852-5500
MELODY J DEGEN
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (515) 249-1213
PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL
Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (712) 852-5500
JENNIFER GRAVENISH ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (712) 221-0684
MICHELLE C SHRYOCK BA, TCADC
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (712) 262-2922
ARIELLE HARRIS LMSW
Social Worker
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (712) 852-5500
PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL
Emergency Medicine
3201 1ST ST
EMMETSBURG, IA 50536
Palo Alto County (712) 852-5500

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 Palo Alto County Hospital's NPI number?

The NPI number for Palo Alto County Hospital is 1598869232. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 12, 2006. The provider is doing business as Hospice Of Palo Alto County.

Where is Palo Alto County Hospital located?

Palo Alto County Hospital is located at 3201 1st St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536. The listed phone number is (712) 852-5500.

What is Palo Alto County Hospital's specialty?

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

Is Palo Alto County Hospital a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice Of Palo Alto County is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 161530), certified since September 7, 1993.

What insurance does Palo Alto County Hospital accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 1 other insurer list Palo Alto County Hospital 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 Palo Alto County Hospital was last updated on December 3, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.