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ABSOLUTE HOSPICE, INC.
NPI 1649694068
Hospice Care, Community Based in North Canton, OH

Active since February 05, 2014CLIA 36D2076697 · Waiver
7171 KECK PARK CIR NW STE 115, NORTH CANTON, OH 44720(330) 498-8075(855) 697-8960 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Absolute Hospice, Inc. NPPES

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

ABSOLUTE HOSPICE, INC. (NPI 1649694068) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in North Canton, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since February 2014. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 23, 2028 and lists Jodi L Hull, Vp, Billing, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649694068
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameABSOLUTE HOSPICE, INC.
Location Address7171 KECK PARK CIR NW STE 115North Canton, OH 44720-6301
Mailing AddressPo Box 519Green, OH 44232-0519 · (330) 498-8075
Phone(330) 498-8075
Fax(855) 697-8960
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJodi L HullVp, Billing · (330) 498-8047
Enumeration DateFebruary 5, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 2020
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2020
✔ NPI 1649694068 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
7171 KECK PARK CIR NW STE 115, North Canton, OH 44720
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Absolute Hospice, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Absolute Hospice, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Krystal Etters, RN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1780924217
4690 BUTLER RD
Roseville, OH 43777
(740) 252-1934
✔ PECOS78 mi
Mary Coble, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1780996082
618 PLEASANTVILLE RD SUITE 101
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-7511
✔ PECOS101 mi
Shana Lovell
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598431066
4961 ROBERTS RD
Hilliard, OH 43026
(866) 389-2727
✔ PECOS110 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 36D2076697

Absolute Hospice, Inc · North Canton, OH
Active · expires Apr 23, 2028
CLIA Number36D2076697
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateApril 24, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 23, 2028
Laboratory DirectorChris Singer
Laboratory Phone(330) 498-8975
Laboratory LocationAbsolute Hospice, Inc7171 Keck Park Circle NW, North Canton, OH 44720
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Absolute Hospice Inc (CMS certification number 361683), from CMS Care Compare.

Absolute Hospice Inc

Hospice · North Canton, OH
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number361683
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 28, 2014
Average Daily Census102patients per day on average
Location7171 Keck Park Circle NWNorth Canton, OH 44720 · Stark County
Phone(330) 498-8075
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
Home12%
Assisted living facility3%
Nursing facility78%
Skilled nursing facility5%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
10%
Patients with dementia
42%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
16%
Patients with respiratory disease
5%
Patients with stroke
7%
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
401 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
401 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
401 patient stays
94.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
141 patient stays
87.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
401 patient stays
98.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
151 patient stays
83.4%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
85 patient stays
97.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
401 patient stays
83%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
583 patient stays
46.1%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 54
58%
Early live discharges
National percentile 70
8.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 48
38.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 48
6.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 52
1.3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 37
$14,424
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 26
10.2 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 21
5.5%
Visits near death
National percentile 27
87.8%
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 Absolute Hospice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Absolute Hospice, Inc. is 1649694068. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 5, 2014.

Where is Absolute Hospice, Inc. located?

Absolute Hospice, Inc. is located at 7171 Keck Park Cir NW Ste 115, North Canton, OH 44720. The listed phone number is (330) 498-8075.

What is Absolute Hospice, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Absolute Hospice, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Absolute Hospice, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Absolute Hospice, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Nurse Practitioner, reassign their Medicare billing to Absolute Hospice, Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Absolute Hospice, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 36D2076697) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 23, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Absolute Hospice, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Absolute Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 361683), certified since August 28, 2014.

What insurance does Absolute Hospice, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Molina Healthcare list Absolute Hospice, Inc. 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 Absolute Hospice, Inc. was last updated on April 1, 2020. 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.