DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
NPI 1689677478
Hospice Care, Community Based in Alexandria, MN

Active since May 24, 2005
725 ELM ST, STE 1200, ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308(320) 763-6018(320) 763-4127 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Douglas County Public Health NPPES

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

DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH (NPI 1689677478) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Alexandria, Minnesota and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. The organization lists Sandra L Tubbs, Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689677478
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCOUNTY OF DOUGLAS
Location Address725 ELM ST, STE 1200Alexandria, MN 56308-1760
Mailing Address725 Elm St, Ste 1200Alexandria, MN 56308-1760 · (320) 763-6018 · Fax (320) 763-4127
Fax(320) 763-4127
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSandra L TubbsDirector · (320) 763-6018
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 2009
NPI 1689677478 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License Licensed in MN · 326907
Also ListedCase ManagementTaxonomy 251B00000X
Also ListedPublic Health or WelfareTaxonomy 251K00000X
725 ELM ST, Alexandria, MN 56308

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDouglas County Public Health

Other Identifiers 11

Other31359MN · Health Partners
Other03072603200MN · Primewest
Other122917MN · Ucare Minnesota
Other8276DOMN · Blue Cross/blue Shield
Other1006413MN · Preferred One
Medicaid758353200MN
Other59-00162MN · Medica Home Care
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified24-7042MN · Home Health
Other76523DOMN · Blue Cross/blue Shield
Other83-02316MN · Medica
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified24-1548MN · Hospice

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Horizon Public Health (CMS certification number 241548), from CMS Care Compare.

Horizon Public Health

Hospice · Alexandria, MN
OwnershipGovernment
CMS Certification Number241548
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 11, 1995
Average Daily Census29patients per day on average
Location809 Elm Street Suite 1200Alexandria, MN 56308 · Douglas County
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
Home24%
Assisted living facility28%
Nursing facility45%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
28%
Patients with dementia
22%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
13%
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
155 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
155 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
155 patient stays
98.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
83 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
155 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
86 patient stays
97.7%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
33 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
155 patient stays
96.8%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
243 patient stays
74.5%
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 50
55.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 95
16.7%
Late live discharges
National percentile 33
33.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 20
$11,535
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 63
13.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 29
6.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 60
94.6%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Registered Nurse (Community Health)
725 ELM ST, SUITE 1200
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
725 ELM ST, SUITE 1200
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Registered Nurse
725 ELM ST, SUITE 1200
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
725 ELM ST, SUITE 1200
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Licensed Practical Nurse
725 ELM ST, SUITE 1200
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
725 ELM ST, SUITE 1200
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
725 ELM ST, SUITE 1200
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Licensed Practical Nurse
725 ELM ST, SUITE 1200
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308

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 County Of Douglas's NPI number?

The NPI number for County Of Douglas is 1689677478. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005. The provider is doing business as Douglas County Public Health.

Where is County Of Douglas located?

County Of Douglas is located at 725 Elm St Ste 1200, Alexandria, MN 56308. The listed phone number is (320) 763-6018.

What is County Of Douglas's specialty?

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

Is County Of Douglas a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Horizon Public Health is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 241548), certified since February 11, 1995.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for County Of Douglas was last updated on March 30, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.