CROSSINGS HOSPICE
NPI 1699757088
Hospice Care, Community Based in Shamokin, PA

Q: What is Vna Health System's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vna Health System is 1699757088. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 19, 2005. The provider is doing business as Crossings Hospice.

Q: What is Vna Health System's specialty?

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

Q: What quality rating does Vna Health System have?

CMS rates Vna Health System 2.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vna Health System was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since November 19, 2005

2/5

Patient Care Rating

21 W INDEPENDENCE ST, SHAMOKIN, PA 17872(570) 648-8989(570) 648-8886 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Crossings Hospice NPPES

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

CROSSINGS HOSPICE (NPI 1699757088) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Shamokin, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. The organization lists Joseph L Scopelliti, President/ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699757088

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy251G00000X

Legal Business NameVNA HEALTH SYSTEM

Location Address21 W INDEPENDENCE STShamokin, PA 17872-5313

Mailing Address21 W Independence StShamokin, PA 17872-5313 · (570) 648-8989 · Fax (570) 648-8886

Phone(570) 648-8989

Fax(570) 648-8886

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJoseph L ScopellitiPresident/ceo · (570) 648-8989

Enumeration DateNovember 19, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020

✔ NPI 1699757088 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies

Taxonomy Code251G00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · 156699

21 W INDEPENDENCE ST, Shamokin, PA 17872

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCrossings Hospice

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Vna Health System (CMS certification number 397053), from CMS Care Compare.

Vna Health System

Home health agency · Shamokin, PA

2.5/5 Quality of Patient Care

OwnershipNonProfit

CMS Certification Number397053

Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 19, 1966

Phone(570) 648-8989

Services Offered

Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner

99.6%

Patients who got better at walking or moving around

76.5%

Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed

83.2%

Patients who got better at bathing

74%

Patients whose breathing improved

72.7%

Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth

64.6%

Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season

85.3%

Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time

99.3%

Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge

99.7%

Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury

Lower rates are better for this measure.

1.7%

New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

2.1%

Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care

373 of 490 patient episodes · observed rate 76.12%

85.64% Better Than National Rate

Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge

295 patient stays · observed rate 4.41%

Lower rates are better for this measure.

3.99% Same As National Rate

Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average

1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 789 episodes

1.04

Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Crossings Hospice (CMS certification number 391566), from CMS Care Compare.

Crossings Hospice

Hospice · Shamokin, PA

OwnershipNon-Profit

CMS Certification Number391566

CMS RegionRegion 3

Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 2, 1993

Average Daily Census16patients per day on average

Location21 West Independence StreetShamokin, PA 17872 · Northumberland County

Phone(570) 648-8989

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

Home

76%

Assisted living facility

Nursing facility

22%

Skilled nursing facility

Inpatient hospice facility

Inpatient hospital

Other locations

Patients with cancer

36%

Patients with dementia

15%

Patients with circulatory or heart disease

16%

Patients with respiratory disease

Patients with other conditions

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

63 patient stays

100%

Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)

63 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening

63 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment

56 patient stays

96.4%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening

63 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment

56 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure

63 patient stays

96.8%

Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life

90 patient stays

31.1%

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.

8/10

Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare

CHC/GIP provided

National percentile 51

Gaps in nursing visits

National percentile 7

15.2%

Early live discharges

National percentile 97

20%

Late live discharges

National percentile 4

10%

Burdensome transitions, Type 1

National percentile 19

Burdensome transitions, Type 2

National percentile 43

Per-beneficiary spending

National percentile 3

$6,322

Nurse care minutes per routine home care days

National percentile 88

17.3 minutes

Skilled nursing minutes on weekends

National percentile 66

9.5%

Visits near death

National percentile 82

97.2%

Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

VNA HEALTH SYSTEM

Home Health

21 W INDEPENDENCE ST
SHAMOKIN, PA 17872

Northumberland County (570) 648-8989

VNA HEALTH SYSTEM

Home Health

21 W INDEPENDENCE ST
SHAMOKIN, PA 17872

Northumberland County (570) 648-8989

VNA HEALTH SYSTEM

Home Health

21 W INDEPENDENCE ST
SHAMOKIN, PA 17872

Northumberland County (570) 648-8989

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 Vna Health System's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vna Health System is 1699757088. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 19, 2005. The provider is doing business as Crossings Hospice.

Where is Vna Health System located?

Vna Health System is located at 21 W Independence St, Shamokin, PA 17872. The listed phone number is (570) 648-8989.

What is Vna Health System's specialty?

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

Is Vna Health System a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Vna Health System is a Medicare-certified home health agency.

What quality rating does Vna Health System have?

CMS rates Vna Health System 2.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vna Health System was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.