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CARE INITIATIVES HOSPICE - GREENFIELD
NPI 1619133196
Hospice Care, Community Based in Greenfield, IA

Active since August 04, 2008CLIA 16D1088652 · Waiver
122 PUBLIC SQ, GREENFIELD, IA 50849(641) 743-2264 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield NPPES

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

CARE INITIATIVES HOSPICE - GREENFIELD (NPI 1619133196) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Greenfield, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 28, 2026 and lists David Dixon, Svp/cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619133196
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCARE INITIATIVES
Location Address122 PUBLIC SQGreenfield, IA 50849-1261
Mailing Address1611 W Lakes PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266-8212 · (515) 223-3813 · Fax (515) 224-0960
Phone(641) 743-2264
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDavid DixonSvp/cfo · (515) 224-4442
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 10, 2022
NPPES CertifiedNovember 10, 2022
✔ NPI 1619133196 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
122 PUBLIC SQ, Greenfield, IA 50849
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCare Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield

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 ›

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 16D1088652

Care Initiatives Hospice-Greenfield · Greenfield, IA
Active · expires Aug 28, 2026
CLIA Number16D1088652
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateAugust 29, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 28, 2026
Laboratory DirectorBrian Whyms
Laboratory Phone(515) 440-6809
Laboratory LocationCare Initiatives Hospice-Greenfield122 Public Square PO Box 79, Greenfield, IA 50849
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
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 Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield (CMS certification number 161595), from CMS Care Compare.

Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield

Hospice · Greenfield, IA
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number161595
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 16, 2009
Average Daily Census34patients per day on average
Location122 Public SquareGreenfield, IA 50849 · Adair County
Phone(641) 743-6226
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 facility0%
Nursing facility82%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
19%
Patients with dementia
9%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
25%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
Patients with stroke
8%
Patients with other conditions
8%
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
243 patient stays
98.8%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
243 patient stays
99.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
243 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
75 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
243 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
52 patient stays
98.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
243 patient stays
97.5%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
279 patient stays
41.6%
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 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 81
76.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 20
1.2%
Late live discharges
National percentile 92
60.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 31
3.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 46
$15,876
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 54
12.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 21
5.5%
Visits near death
National percentile 50
93.2%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published 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 Care Initiatives's NPI number?

The NPI number for Care Initiatives is 1619133196. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2008. The provider is doing business as Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield.

Where is Care Initiatives located?

Care Initiatives is located at 122 Public Sq, Greenfield, IA 50849. The listed phone number is (641) 743-2264.

What is Care Initiatives's specialty?

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

Does Care Initiatives hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 16D1088652) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 28, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Care Initiatives a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 161595), certified since September 16, 2009.

What insurance does Care Initiatives 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 list Care Initiatives 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 Care Initiatives was last updated on November 10, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.