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HEART OF HOSPICE LLC
NPI 1629451604
Hospice Care, Community Based in Terrytown, LA

Active since July 08, 2015
1700 BELLE CHASSE HWY STE 230, TERRYTOWN, LA 70056(504) 342-0038(504) 341-0320 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2024, Sep 28, 2021, May 14, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Heart Of Hospice Llc NPPES

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

HEART OF HOSPICE LLC (NPI 1629451604) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Terrytown, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. The organization lists Joshua L. Proffitt, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629451604
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHEART OF HOSPICE LLC
Location Address1700 BELLE CHASSE HWY STE 230Terrytown, LA 70056-7058
Mailing AddressPo Box 51266Lafayette, LA 70505-1266 · (337) 233-1307 · Fax (337) 443-4154
Phone(504) 342-0038
Fax(504) 341-0320
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialJoshua L. ProffittPresident · (337) 233-1307
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2024
✔ NPI 1629451604 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 2203782741
1700 BELLE CHASSE HWY STE 230, Terrytown, LA 70056
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Heart Of Hospice (CMS certification number 191649), from CMS Care Compare.

Heart Of Hospice

Hospice · Gretna, LA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number191649
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceOctober 31, 2007
Average Daily Census155patients per day on average
Location1700 Belle Chasse Hwy, Bldg B Ste 230Gretna, LA 70056 · Jefferson County
Phone(504) 341-0038
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
Home85%
Assisted living facility4%
Nursing facility7%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility1%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
21%
Patients with dementia
14%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
15%
Patients with respiratory disease
11%
Patients with stroke
8%
Patients with other conditions
4%
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
650 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
650 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
650 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
312 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
650 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
227 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
87 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
650 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
764 patient stays
52.4%
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 82
0.5%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 46
52.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 69
8.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 71
47.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 84
14.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 62
2%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 29
$13,096
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 45
11.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 61
8.9%
Visits near death
National percentile 35
90.5%
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 Heart Of Hospice LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heart Of Hospice LLC is 1629451604. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2015.

Where is Heart Of Hospice LLC located?

Heart Of Hospice LLC is located at 1700 Belle Chasse Hwy Ste 230, Terrytown, LA 70056. The listed phone number is (504) 342-0038.

What is Heart Of Hospice LLC's specialty?

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

Is Heart Of Hospice LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Heart Of Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 191649), certified since October 31, 2007.

What insurance does Heart Of Hospice LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 4 other insurers list Heart Of 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 Heart Of Hospice LLC was last updated on September 11, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.