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COMPASSUS - SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS
NPI 1780937649
Hospice Care, Community Based in North Andover, MA

Active since October 16, 2012
790 TURNPIKE ST STE 202, NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845(978) 777-8222(978) 777-8224 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 8, 2019, Feb 22, 2018, Feb 19, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Compassus - Southern Massachusetts NPPES

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

COMPASSUS - SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS (NPI 1780937649) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in North Andover, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since October 2012. The organization lists Russell Adkins, Svp General Counsel, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780937649
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameLIFE CHOICE HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS LLC
Location Address790 TURNPIKE ST STE 202North Andover, MA 01845-6138
Mailing Address10 Cadillac Dr, Suite 400Brentwood, TN 37027-5078 · (615) 377-7022 · Fax (615) 373-4457
Phone(978) 777-8222
Fax(978) 777-8224
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRussell AdkinsSvp General Counsel · (615) 309-5668
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1780937649 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
790 TURNPIKE ST STE 202, North Andover, MA 01845
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCompassus - Southern Massachusetts

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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 22D1074145

Compassus-Southern Massachusetts · North Andover, MA
Expired · Aug 2, 2026
CLIA Number22D1074145
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateAugust 3, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 2, 2026
Laboratory DirectorRuth Frasca
Laboratory Phone(978) 777-8222
Laboratory LocationCompassus-Southern Massachusetts790 Turnpike St Ste 202, North Andover, MA 01845
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Compassus - Southern Massachusetts (CMS certification number 221555), from CMS Care Compare.

Compassus - Southern Massachusetts

Hospice · North Andover, MA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number221555
CMS RegionRegion 1
Medicare-Certified SinceApril 16, 2002
Average Daily Census127patients per day on average
Location790 Turnpike Street, Suite 202North Andover, MA 01845 · Essex County
Phone(978) 777-8222
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
Home4%
Assisted living facility15%
Nursing facility78%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Patients with cancer
11%
Patients with dementia
43%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
3%
Patients with respiratory disease
3%
Patients with stroke
18%
Patients with other conditions
7%
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
538 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
538 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
538 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
102 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
538 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
80 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
191 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
538 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
716 patient stays
62.8%
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 72
69.5%
Early live discharges
National percentile 50
6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 86
54.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 33
3.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 77
3.2%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 55
$17,534
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 8
7.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 52
8.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 34
90%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

LIFE CHOICE HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS LLC
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
790 TURNPIKE ST STE 202
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845
Essex County (978) 777-8222

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 Life Choice Hospice Of Southern Massachusetts LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Life Choice Hospice Of Southern Massachusetts LLC is 1780937649. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2012. The provider is doing business as Compassus - Southern Massachusetts.

Where is Life Choice Hospice Of Southern Massachusetts LLC located?

Life Choice Hospice Of Southern Massachusetts LLC is located at 790 Turnpike St Ste 202, North Andover, MA 01845. The listed phone number is (978) 777-8222.

What is Life Choice Hospice Of Southern Massachusetts LLC's specialty?

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

Is Life Choice Hospice Of Southern Massachusetts LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Compassus - Southern Massachusetts is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 221555), certified since April 16, 2002.

What insurance does Life Choice Hospice Of Southern Massachusetts LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Life Choice Hospice Of Southern Massachusetts LLC 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 Life Choice Hospice Of Southern Massachusetts LLC was last updated on April 8, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.