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AMEDISYS HOSPICE, LLC
NPI 1629444245
Hospice Care, Community Based in Tucson, AZ

Active since August 18, 2015CLIA 03D0916710 · Waiver
1585 E RIVER RD STE 201, TUCSON, AZ 85718(520) 205-7700(520) 205-7598 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 6, 2026, Dec 12, 2017, May 11, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Amedisys Hospice, Llc NPPES

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

AMEDISYS HOSPICE, LLC (NPI 1629444245), doing business as Amedisys Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Tucson, Arizona and active in the NPI registry since August 2015. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 27, 2028 and lists Joshua Proffitt, President/ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629444245
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameAMEDISYS HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address1585 E RIVER RD STE 201Tucson, AZ 85718-5979
Mailing Address3854 American Way Ste A, Attn: RegulatoryBaton Rouge, LA 70816-4897 · (225) 292-2031 · Fax (225) 295-9678
Phone(520) 205-7700
Fax(520) 205-7598
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua ProffittPresident/ceo · (617) 639-4092
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1629444245 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · HSPC8281
1585 E RIVER RD STE 201, Tucson, AZ 85718
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAmedisys Hospice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid276355AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.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 03D0916710

Amedisys Hospice, LLC Dba Amedisys Hospice · Tucson, AZ
Active · expires Jun 27, 2028
CLIA Number03D0916710
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateJune 28, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 27, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDanielle Cimba
Laboratory Phone(520) 205-7700
Laboratory LocationAmedisys Hospice, LLC Dba Amedisys Hospice1585 E River Rd Ste 201, Tucson, AZ 85718
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 Amedisys Hospice (CMS certification number 031501), from CMS Care Compare.

Amedisys Hospice

Hospice · Tucson, AZ
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number031501
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 1, 1983
Average Daily Census40patients per day on average
Location1585 East River Road, Suite 201Tucson, AZ 85718 · Pima County
Phone(520) 205-7700
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
Home89%
Assisted living facility6%
Nursing facility1%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations4%
Patients with cancer
15%
Patients with dementia
11%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
21%
Patients with respiratory disease
7%
Patients with stroke
9%
Patients with other conditions
10%
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
156 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
156 patient stays
97.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
156 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
72 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
156 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
70 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
23 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
156 patient stays
97.4%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
184 patient stays
78.8%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 58
60.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 83
11.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 63
44.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 65
9.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 60
1.9%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 49
$16,478
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 42
11.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 72
10.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 38
91%
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 Amedisys Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amedisys Hospice, LLC is 1629444245. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2015. The provider is doing business as Amedisys Hospice.

Where is Amedisys Hospice, LLC located?

Amedisys Hospice, LLC is located at 1585 E River Rd Ste 201, Tucson, AZ 85718. The listed phone number is (520) 205-7700.

What is Amedisys Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Amedisys Hospice, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 03D0916710) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 27, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Amedisys Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Amedisys Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 031501), certified since November 1, 1983.

What insurance does Amedisys Hospice, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Amedisys Hospice, LLC 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 Amedisys Hospice, LLC was last updated on April 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.