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DUNES HOSPICE LLC
NPI 1609280015
Hospice Care, Community Based in Valparaiso, IN

Active since June 13, 2014CLIA 15D2080036 · Waiver
4711 EVANS AVE, VALPARAISO, IN 46383(888) 602-9004(219) 286-6253 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 22, 2026, Sep 9, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dunes Hospice Llc NPPES

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

DUNES HOSPICE LLC (NPI 1609280015) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Valparaiso, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 29, 2028, maintains a secondary practice location in Plymouth, and lists Susan Marberry, Cco, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609280015
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameDUNES HOSPICE LLC
Location Address4711 EVANS AVEValparaiso, IN 46383-8325
Mailing Address4711 Evans AveValparaiso, IN 46383-8325 · (888) 602-9004 · Fax (219) 286-6253
Phone(888) 602-9004
Fax(219) 286-6253
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSusan MarberryCco · (903) 390-4040
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 22, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1609280015 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
4711 EVANS AVE, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11417 N Michigan St Ste 5Plymouth, IN 46563-1119 · Phone (888) 602-9004 · Fax (219) 286-6253

Other Identifiers 1

Other151614IN · License

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 15D2080036

Dunes Hospice LLC · Valparaiso, IN
Active · expires Jun 29, 2028
CLIA Number15D2080036
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateJune 30, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 29, 2028
Laboratory DirectorWendy L. Warner
Laboratory Phone(888) 602-9004
Laboratory LocationDunes Hospice LLC4711 Evans Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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 Dunes Hospice LLC (CMS certification number 151614), from CMS Care Compare.

Dunes Hospice LLC

Hospice · Valparaiso, IN
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number151614
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 9, 2015
Average Daily Census132patients per day on average
Location4711 Evans AvenueValparaiso, IN 46383 · Porter County
Phone(888) 602-9004
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
Home45%
Assisted living facility27%
Nursing facility27%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
23%
Patients with dementia
27%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
19%
Patients with respiratory disease
9%
Patients with stroke
5%
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
930 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
930 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
930 patient stays
98.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
477 patient stays
98.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
930 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
490 patient stays
99.8%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
262 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
930 patient stays
97.4%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
1,379 patient stays
69.3%
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 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 5
11.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 80
10.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 28
31.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 73
11.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 52
1.3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 17
$10,778
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 89
17.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 36
6.8%
Visits near death
National percentile 66
95.3%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MARIA JEAN BULANDA BSN, RN
Registered Nurse (Hospice)
4711 EVANS AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Porter County (219) 775-7803
JULIANNE MARY MOORE APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
4711 EVANS AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Porter County (888) 602-9004
ALESHA MCCLANAHAN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4711 EVANS AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383
Porter County (219) 689-3369

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 Dunes Hospice LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dunes Hospice LLC is 1609280015. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2014.

Where is Dunes Hospice LLC located?

Dunes Hospice LLC is located at 4711 Evans Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383. The listed phone number is (888) 602-9004.

What is Dunes Hospice LLC's specialty?

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

Does Dunes Hospice LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 15D2080036) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 29, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Dunes Hospice LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Dunes Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 151614), certified since July 9, 2015.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dunes Hospice LLC was last updated on January 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.