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CARIS HEALTHCARE
NPI 1780687038
Hospice Care, Community Based in Johnson City, TN

Active since May 31, 2005CLIA 44D1024545 · Waiver
208 SUNSET DR STE 370, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604(423) 929-2044(423) 929-2344 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 10, 2025, Jan 15, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Caris Healthcare NPPES

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

CARIS HEALTHCARE (NPI 1780687038) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Johnson City, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 13, 2028 and lists Paul Saylor, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780687038
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCARIS HEALTHCARE
Location Address208 SUNSET DR STE 370Johnson City, TN 37604-2521
Mailing Address10651 Coward Mill RdKnoxville, TN 37931-3006 · (866) 694-4848 · Fax (866) 694-7878
Phone(423) 929-2044
Fax(423) 929-2344
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialPaul SaylorPresident · (866) 694-4848
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1780687038 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 0000000610
208 SUNSET DR STE 370, Johnson City, TN 37604
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid0441587TN
Other4140700TN · Bcbs Of Tn
Other7167499TN · Cigna
OtherA3792300TN · Americhoice/uhc
Other10066358TN · Amerigroup

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

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 44D1024545

Caris Healthcare · Johnson City, TN
Active · expires Apr 13, 2028
CLIA Number44D1024545
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateApril 14, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 13, 2028
Laboratory DirectorNatalie Hernandez
Laboratory Phone(423) 929-2044
Laboratory LocationCaris Healthcare205 Sunset Drive Suite 370, Johnson City, TN 37604
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare 2

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for the 2 hospice facilities associated with this NPI, from CMS Care Compare.

Caris Healthcare

Hospice · Knoxville, TN
Facility 1 of 2
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number441585
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 25, 2004
Average Daily Census150patients per day on average
Location10651 Coward Mill Rd Suite BKnoxville, TN 37931 · Knox County
Phone(865) 694-4988
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
Home28%
Assisted living facility30%
Nursing facility32%
Skilled nursing facility8%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
17%
Patients with dementia
14%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
25%
Patients with respiratory disease
9%
Patients with stroke
8%
Patients with other conditions
14%
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
672 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
672 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
672 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
310 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
672 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
302 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
154 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
672 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
932 patient stays
64.7%
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.
10/10
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 59
61.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 69
8.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 58
42.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 73
11.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 65
2.2%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 36
$14,270
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 38
11.2 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 64
9.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 55
94%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Caris Healthcare

Hospice · Johnson City, TN
Facility 2 of 2
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number441587
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 17, 2004
Average Daily Census106patients per day on average
Location208 Sunset Drive, Suite 370Johnson City, TN 37604 · Washington County
Phone(423) 929-2044
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
Home41%
Assisted living facility6%
Nursing facility43%
Skilled nursing facility8%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
24%
Patients with dementia
24%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
18%
Patients with respiratory disease
10%
Patients with stroke
6%
Patients with other conditions
9%
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
424 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
424 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
424 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
199 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
424 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
194 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
100 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
424 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
513 patient stays
57.7%
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 73
0.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 78
73.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 60
7.3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 71
47.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 71
10.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 67
2.4%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 44
$15,687
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 9
8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 52
8.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 36
90.6%
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 Caris Healthcare's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caris Healthcare is 1780687038. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2005.

Where is Caris Healthcare located?

Caris Healthcare is located at 208 Sunset Dr Ste 370, Johnson City, TN 37604. The listed phone number is (423) 929-2044.

What is Caris Healthcare's specialty?

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

Does Caris Healthcare hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D1024545) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 13, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Caris Healthcare a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. 2 Medicare-certified hospice facilities are associated with this NPI. Details for each are in the Hospice Care Quality section above.

What insurance does Caris Healthcare accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Caris Healthcare 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 Caris Healthcare was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.