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COMFORT HEALTH
NPI 1619978269
Home Health in Rochester, MN

Active since August 04, 2005CLIA 24D0873379 · Waiver
2746 SUPERIOR DR NW, SUITE 200, ROCHESTER, MN 55901(507) 281-2332(507) 281-2632 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Comfort Health NPPES

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

COMFORT HEALTH (NPI 1619978269) is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in Rochester, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 22, 2027 and lists Christopher J Blum, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619978269
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251E00000X
Legal Business NameCOMFORT HOME HEALTH CARE GROUP, INC.
Location Address2746 SUPERIOR DR NW, SUITE 200Rochester, MN 55901-8343
Mailing Address2746 Superior Dr Nw, Suite 200Rochester, MN 55901-8343 · (507) 281-2332 · Fax (507) 281-2632
Phone(507) 281-2332
Fax(507) 281-2632
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChristopher J BlumCeo · (507) 281-2332
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 2017
✔ NPI 1619978269 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251E00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 02238
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.
Also ListedAssisted Living FacilityTaxonomy 310400000X · License HFID-21496 (MN)
2746 SUPERIOR DR NW, Rochester, MN 55901
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsComfort Health

Other Identifiers 5

Other173586MN · U Care Provider Number
Medicaid471856900MN
Other5900245MN · Medica Provider Number
Other8354COMN · Blue Cross Blue Shield Pr
Medicare OSCAR/certification247161MN

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 24D0873379

Comfort Home Health Care · Rochester, MN
Active · expires Jul 22, 2027
CLIA Number24D0873379
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateJuly 23, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 22, 2027
Laboratory DirectorTerresa Pawlina
Laboratory Phone(507) 281-2332
Laboratory LocationComfort Home Health Care2746 Superior Drive NW Ste 200, Rochester, MN 55901
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 Comfort Health (CMS certification number 247161), from CMS Care Compare.

Comfort Health

Home health agency · Rochester, MN
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number247161
Medicare-Certified SinceApril 25, 1984
Phone(507) 281-2332
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
100%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
52.9%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
95.7%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
97.9%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
6.4%
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
17 of 22 patient episodes · observed rate 77.27%
86.49% Same As National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
48 patient stays · observed rate 6.25%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.98% 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 24 episodes
0.78
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned 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.

MRS. CYNTHIA DIANE BROWN OT
Occupational Therapist
2746 SUPERIOR DR NW, SUITE 300
ROCHESTER, MN 55901
Olmsted County (507) 288-0064
ALYSON AUDREY BARRICK M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2746 SUPERIOR DR NW
ROCHESTER, MN 55901
Olmsted County (507) 288-0064
NETWORK THERAPY SERVICES, LLC
Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation)
2746 SUPERIOR DR NW, SUITE 300
ROCHESTER, MN 55901
Olmsted County (952) 495-6001
MRS. LYNNE BENEMELIS MCCUTCHEON PT
Physical Therapist
2746 SUPERIOR DR NW, SUITE 300
ROCHESTER, MN 55901
Olmsted County (507) 288-0064
MRS. SARAH DIANE JOHNSON M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2746 SUPERIOR DR NW
ROCHESTER, MN 55901
Olmsted County (507) 288-0064
MRS. RONDA JOLOYCE LOVELACE MS CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2746 SUPERIOR DR NW, SUITE 300
ROCHESTER, MN 55901
Olmsted County (507) 288-0064
MS. JACQUELINE KAY HART MS CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2746 SUPERIOR DR NW, SUITE 300
ROCHESTER, MN 55901
Olmsted County (507) 288-0064
MRS. CATHERINE MARY REITER OTR-L
Occupational Therapist
2746 SUPERIOR DR NW, SUITE 300
ROCHESTER, MN 55901
Olmsted County (507) 288-0064

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 Comfort Home Health Care Group, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Comfort Home Health Care Group, Inc. is 1619978269. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2005. The provider is doing business as Comfort Health.

Where is Comfort Home Health Care Group, Inc. located?

Comfort Home Health Care Group, Inc. is located at 2746 Superior Dr NW Suite 200, Rochester, MN 55901. The listed phone number is (507) 281-2332.

What is Comfort Home Health Care Group, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does Comfort Home Health Care Group, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 24D0873379) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 22, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Comfort Home Health Care Group, Inc. a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Comfort Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since April 25, 1984.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Comfort Home Health Care Group, Inc. was last updated on April 17, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.