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MERCYONE NORTH IOWA HOSPICE
NPI 1629058417
Hospice Care, Community Based in Mason City, IA

Active since January 18, 2006CLIA 16D0717564 · Waiver
232 2ND ST SE, MASON CITY, IA 50401(641) 422-6208(641) 422-6253 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Mercyone North Iowa Hospice NPPES

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

MERCYONE NORTH IOWA HOSPICE (NPI 1629058417) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Mason City, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026 and lists Katherine J Schuessler, Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629058417
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE OF NORTH IOWA
Location Address232 2ND ST SEMason City, IA 50401-3906
Mailing Address232 2nd St SeMason City, IA 50401-3906 · (641) 428-6208 · Fax (641) 428-6253
Phone(641) 422-6208
Fax(641) 422-6253
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKatherine J SchuesslerDirector · (641) 428-6208
Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2019
✔ NPI 1629058417 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
232 2ND ST SE, Mason City, IA 50401
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMercyone North Iowa Hospice

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid0615039IA
Medicaid0671446IA

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 16D0717564

Mercyone North Iowa Hospice · Mason City, IA
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number16D0717564
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorConrae M. Huinker
Laboratory Phone(641) 428-6208
Laboratory LocationMercyone North Iowa Hospice232 Second Street SE, Mason City, IA 50401
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Inpatient Rehabilitation Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, patient outcomes and conditions treated for Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center (CMS certification number 16T064), from CMS Care Compare.

Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Inpatient rehabilitation facility · Mason City, IA
OwnershipNon-profit
CMS Certification Number16T064
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 1, 2002
Location1000 4th St SWMason City, IA 50401
Phone(641) 428-6182
Rehabilitation unit within a hospital

Conditions Treated

Medicare patient stays by the condition that brought the patient to rehabilitation
Stroke
21
patient stays
All other conditions
Less than 11 patient stays
Brain injury (traumatic)
Less than 11 patient stays
Hip or knee replacement, amputation or other bone or joint condition
Less than 11 patient stays
Spinal cord disease or condition (non-traumatic)
Less than 11 patient stays
Counts reflect Medicare patient stays reported to CMS. CMS reports counts under 11 as "Less than 11" to protect patient privacy.

Quality Measures

Medications reviewed, with follow-up when issues were found
Drug Regimen Review · 29 patient stays
100%
Patients given a current list of their medications at discharge
Transfer of Health Information to the Patient · 26 patient stays
100%
Patients who meet or exceed the self-care ability expected for their condition at discharge
Discharge Self-Care Score · 25 patient stays
44%
Patients who meet or exceed the mobility expected for their condition at discharge
Discharge Mobility Score · 25 patient stays
52%
Patients who meet or exceed the overall function expected at discharge
Discharge Function Score · 25 patient stays
48%
Patients who experienced one or more falls with major injury during their stay
29 patient stays · Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
Patients with pressure ulcers or injuries that are new or worsened
Risk-adjusted rate · 29 patient stays · observed rate 0% · Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
Healthcare workers given the influenza vaccine
310 healthcare workers
0%
Healthcare workers up to date on COVID-19 vaccination
331 healthcare workers
0%
Measures are reported under the CMS Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (October 2021 to December 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to home or the community
23 of 52 patient stays · observed rate 44.23%
56.06%
risk-standardized rate
Worse than the National Rate
Potentially preventable readmissions within 30 days after discharge
3 readmissions of 53 patient stays · observed rate 5.66% · Lower rates are better for this measure.
8.86%
risk-standardized rate
No Different than the National Rate
Potentially preventable readmissions during the rehabilitation stay
1 readmissions of 54 patient stays · observed rate 1.85% · Lower rates are better for this measure.
4.5%
risk-standardized rate
No Different than the National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 53 episodes
1.05
spending ratio
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient condition mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Mercyone North Iowa Hospice (CMS certification number 161503), from CMS Care Compare.

Mercyone North Iowa Hospice

Hospice · Mason City, IA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number161503
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 12, 1985
Average Daily Census100patients per day on average
Location232 Second Street SEMason City, IA 50401 · Cerro Gordo County
Phone(641) 428-6268
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
Home29%
Assisted living facility2%
Nursing facility61%
Skilled nursing facility3%
Inpatient hospice facility2%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
25%
Patients with dementia
23%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
21%
Patients with respiratory disease
4%
Patients with stroke
6%
Patients with other conditions
6%
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
451 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
451 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
451 patient stays
92.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
285 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
451 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
244 patient stays
98%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
175 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
451 patient stays
90.9%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
367 patient stays
58.6%
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.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 96
3.3%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 62
63.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 70
8.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 52
40%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 54
7.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 9
$9,023
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 74
14.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 18
5.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 54
93.8%
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 Hospice Of North Iowa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Of North Iowa is 1629058417. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2006. The provider is doing business as Mercyone North Iowa Hospice.

Where is Hospice Of North Iowa located?

Hospice Of North Iowa is located at 232 2nd St SE, Mason City, IA 50401. The listed phone number is (641) 422-6208.

What is Hospice Of North Iowa's specialty?

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

Does Hospice Of North Iowa hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 16D0717564) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hospice Of North Iowa a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Mercyone North Iowa Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 161503), certified since February 12, 1985.

What insurance does Hospice Of North Iowa 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 Hospice Of North Iowa 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 Hospice Of North Iowa was last updated on September 19, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.