HOSPICARE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES OF TOMPKINS COUNTY, INC.
NPI 1730185737
Hospice Care, Community Based in Ithaca, NY

Active since June 23, 2005
172 E KING RD, ITHACA, NY 14850(607) 272-0212(607) 272-0237 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 15, 2019, Jul 3, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc. NPPES

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

HOSPICARE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES OF TOMPKINS COUNTY, INC. (NPI 1730185737), doing business as Hospicare And Palliative Care Services, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Ithaca, New York and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. The organization lists Joseph Sammons, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730185737
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICARE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES OF TOMPKINS COUNTY, INC.
Location Address172 E KING RDIthaca, NY 14850-9403
Mailing Address172 King Rd EIthaca, NY 14850-9403 · (607) 272-0212 · Fax (607) 272-3785
Fax(607) 272-0237
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoseph SammonsExecutive Director · (607) 272-0212
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 22, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 22, 2025
✔ NPI 1730185737 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 5401501F
172 E KING RD, Ithaca, NY 14850

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHospicare And Palliative Care Services

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00955817NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by January 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateNew YorkEnrollment IDO20120124000198Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateJanuary 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1770571101
172 KING RD E
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-0212
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1336035609
172 KING RD E
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 272-0212
✔ PECOSSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1851368732
217 N AURORA ST
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273-2811
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.3 mi
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1760276661
31 SHORT LN
Newfield, NY 14867
(607) 227-7266
✔ PECOS5.0 mi

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

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Hospicare & Palliative Care Services (CMS certification number 331512), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospicare & Palliative Care Services

Hospice · Ithaca, NY
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number331512
CMS RegionRegion 2
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 4, 1985
Average Daily Census45patients per day on average
Location172 East King RoadIthaca, NY 14850 · Tompkins 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
Home69%
Assisted living facility14%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility7%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations10%
Patients with cancer
35%
Patients with dementia
7%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
9%
Patients with respiratory disease
8%
Patients with other conditions
3%
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
397 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
397 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
397 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
198 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
397 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
186 patient stays
99.5%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
103 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
397 patient stays
99.2%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
473 patient stays
71.9%
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 70
68.3%
Early live discharges
National percentile 91
14.3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 9
19%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 20
1.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 14
$10,063
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 52
12.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 33
6.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 70
95.8%
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 Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc. is 1730185737. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2005. The provider is doing business as Hospicare and Palliative Care Services.

Where is Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc. located?

Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc. is located at 172 E King Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850. The listed phone number is (607) 272-0212.

What is Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc.'s Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (New York, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by January 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc., in Clinical Social Worker, Hospice/Palliative Care, Internal Medicine and Nurse Practitioner. 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospicare & Palliative Care Services is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 331512), certified since September 4, 1985.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hospicare And Palliative Care Services Of Tompkins County, Inc. was last updated on January 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.