MEDFORD VISITING NURSING ASSOCIATION
NPI 1699948166
Hospice Care, Community Based in Arlington, MA

Q: What is Medford Visiting Nursing Association's NPI number?

The NPI number for Medford Visiting Nursing Association is 1699948166. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2008. The provider is also known as Visiting Nurse & Community Health Hospice.

Q: What is Medford Visiting Nursing Association's specialty?

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

Q: What quality rating does Medford Visiting Nursing Association have?

CMS rates Visiting Nurse And Community Care 3.5 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.

Active since April 07, 2008

3/5

Patient Care Rating

37 BROADWAY, ARLINGTON, MA 02474(781) 643-6090(781) 643-7395 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Medford Visiting Nursing Association NPPES

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

MEDFORD VISITING NURSING ASSOCIATION (NPI 1699948166) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Arlington, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. The organization lists Kim Arouth, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699948166

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy251G00000X

Legal Business NameMEDFORD VISITING NURSING ASSOCIATION

Location Address37 BROADWAYArlington, MA 02474-5552

Mailing Address37 BroadwayArlington, MA 02474-5552 · (781) 643-6090 · Fax (781) 643-7395

Phone(781) 643-6090

Fax(781) 643-7395

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialKim ArouthCeo · (781) 350-5610

Enumeration DateApril 7, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 2, 2025

NPPES CertifiedDecember 2, 2025

✔ NPI 1699948166 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies

Taxonomy Code251G00000X

37 BROADWAY, Arlington, MA 02474

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Other Names 1

Other NameVisiting Nurse & Community Health Hospice

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.Insurance ›

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Visiting Nurse And Community Care (CMS certification number 227053), from CMS Care Compare.

Visiting Nurse And Community Care

Home health agency · Arlington, MA

3.5/5 Quality of Patient Care

OwnershipNonProfit

CMS Certification Number227053

Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 1, 1966

Phone(781) 396-2633

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

98.8%

Patients who got better at walking or moving around

88.3%

Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed

92.8%

Patients who got better at bathing

89.5%

Patients whose breathing improved

90%

Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth

88.6%

Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season

79.1%

Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time

99.5%

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

100%

Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury

Lower rates are better for this measure.

1.6%

New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

0.5%

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

602 of 729 patient episodes · observed rate 82.58%

88.43% Better Than National Rate

Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge

558 patient stays · observed rate 2.15%

Lower rates are better for this measure.

3.31% 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 943 episodes

0.91

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 Visiting Nurse & Community Care (CMS certification number 221588), from CMS Care Compare.

Visiting Nurse & Community Care

Hospice · Arlington, MA

OwnershipNon-Profit

CMS Certification Number221588

CMS RegionRegion 1

Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 7, 2009

Average Daily Census24patients per day on average

Location37 Broadway, 2nd FloorArlington, MA 02474 · Middlesex County

Phone(781) 643-6090

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

79%

Assisted living facility

Nursing facility

Skilled nursing facility

10%

Inpatient hospice facility

Inpatient hospital

Other locations

Patients with cancer

14%

Patients with dementia

30%

Patients with circulatory or heart disease

18%

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

75 patient stays

100%

Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)

75 patient stays

97.3%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening

75 patient stays

97.3%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment

34 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening

75 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment

33 patient stays

90.9%

Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure

75 patient stays

92%

Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life

112 patient stays

79.5%

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

Gaps in nursing visits

National percentile 29

38.9%

Early live discharges

National percentile 40

4.7%

Late live discharges

National percentile 69

46.5%

Burdensome transitions, Type 1

National percentile 64

9.3%

Burdensome transitions, Type 2

National percentile 66

2.3%

Per-beneficiary spending

National percentile 89

$26,458

Nurse care minutes per routine home care days

National percentile 68

14 minutes

Skilled nursing minutes on weekends

National percentile 25

5.9%

Visits near death

National percentile 78

96.7%

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

RONALD P. CRISCITIELLO M.D

Internal Medicine

37 BROADWAY
ARLINGTON, MA 02474

Middlesex County (781) 641-0100

DIANE H MERLO P.T.

Physical Therapist

37 BROADWAY
ARLINGTON, MA 02474

Middlesex County (781) 643-6090

ROBERT BRUCE LIBERMAN MD

Internal Medicine

37 BROADWAY
ARLINGTON, MA 02474

Middlesex County (781) 744-5100

MARK A SULLIVAN M.D.

Internal Medicine

37 BROADWAY, LAHEY ARLINGTON
ARLINGTON, MA 02474

Middlesex County (781) 641-0100

GRETCHEN DIETRICH M.D.

Family Medicine

37 BROADWAY, LAHEY HEALTH PRIMARY CARE, ARLINGTON
ARLINGTON, MA 02474

Middlesex County (781) 641-0100

VISITING NURSE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC

Home Health

37 BROADWAY
ARLINGTON, MA 02474

Middlesex County (781) 643-6090

RUTH A. ROSS-MCCORMACK MD

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

37 BROADWAY, LAHEY ARLINGTON
ARLINGTON, MA 02474

Middlesex County (781) 641-0100

DR. NEHA MALIK M.D.

Internal Medicine

37 BROADWAY, 37 BROADWAY
ARLINGTON, MA 02474

Middlesex County (781) 641-0100

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 Medford Visiting Nursing Association's NPI number?

The NPI number for Medford Visiting Nursing Association is 1699948166. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2008. The provider is also known as Visiting Nurse & Community Health Hospice.

Where is Medford Visiting Nursing Association located?

Medford Visiting Nursing Association is located at 37 Broadway, Arlington, MA 02474. The listed phone number is (781) 643-6090.

What is Medford Visiting Nursing Association's specialty?

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

Is Medford Visiting Nursing Association a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Visiting Nurse And Community Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency.

What quality rating does Medford Visiting Nursing Association have?

CMS rates Visiting Nurse And Community Care 3.5 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.

What insurance does Medford Visiting Nursing Association accept?

Health plans from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Medford Visiting Nursing Association 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 Medford Visiting Nursing Association was last updated on December 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.