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PREFERRED HOSPICE
NPI 1821025826
Hospice Care, Community Based in Ballwin, MO

Active since June 26, 2006CLIA 26D1046638 · Waiver
301 SOVEREIGN COURT, SUITE 206, BALLWIN, MO 63011(636) 527-9330(636) 527-9340 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Preferred Hospice NPPES

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

PREFERRED HOSPICE (NPI 1821025826) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Ballwin, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 13, 2027 and lists James C Lincoln, Member, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821025826
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NamePREFERRED HOSPICE OF MISSOURI NORTHEAST LLC
Location Address301 SOVEREIGN COURT, SUITE 206Ballwin, MO 63011-4435
Mailing Address1220 North Main StreetSikeston, MO 63801-4827 · (573) 481-9625 · Fax (573) 481-9639
Phone(636) 527-9330
Fax(636) 527-9340
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames C LincolnMember · (573) 481-9625
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 2011
✔ NPI 1821025826 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 144-3HO✔ Licensed in MO · 146-HO
301 SOVEREIGN COURT, Ballwin, MO 63011
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPreferred Hospice

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid826224107MO
Medicaid1821025826MO
Medicare OSCAR/certification261610

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 Sunflower Health Plan 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 26D1046638

Preferred Hospice Of Missouri · Ballwin, MO
Active · expires Oct 13, 2027
CLIA Number26D1046638
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateOctober 14, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 13, 2027
Laboratory DirectorHolly Hampton
Laboratory Phone(636) 527-9330
Laboratory LocationPreferred Hospice Of Missouri301 Sovereign Ct, Ste 206, Ballwin, MO 63011
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 2

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

Preferred Hospice Of Missouri (northeast), LLC

Hospice · Ballwin, MO
Facility 1 of 2
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number261610
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 24, 2005
Average Daily Census35patients per day on average
Location301 Souvereign Court, Suite 206Ballwin, MO 63011 · St. Louis County
Phone(636) 527-9330
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
Home23%
Assisted living facility1%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility75%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
13%
Patients with dementia
36%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
15%
Patients with respiratory disease
9%
Patients with stroke
10%
Patients with other conditions
0%
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
68 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
68 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
68 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
40 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
68 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
39 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
23 patient stays
78.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
68 patient stays
92.6%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
107 patient stays
39.3%
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
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 3
8.5%
Early live discharges
National percentile 56
6.7%
Late live discharges
National percentile 84
53.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 58
$18,007
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 77
15.2 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 10
4.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 19
84.1%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Breeze Hospice Of Missouri

Hospice · Ballwin, MO
Facility 2 of 2
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number261671
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 16, 2016
Average Daily Census7patients per day on average
Location301 Sovereign Ct, Ste 209Ballwin, MO 63011 · St. Louis County
Phone(314) 833-3180
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
Home34%
Nursing facility65%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
0%
Patients with stroke
57%
Patients with other conditions
0%
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
95.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
63 patient stays
98.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
24 patient stays
66.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
63 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
63 patient stays
79.4%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
209 patient stays
36.8%
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 19
30.3%
Early live discharges
National percentile 69
8.7%
Late live discharges
National percentile 25
30.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 25
2.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 86
4.3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 23
$12,181
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 86
16.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 28
6.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 23
85.8%
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 Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Northeast LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Northeast LLC is 1821025826. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2006.

Where is Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Northeast LLC located?

Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Northeast LLC is located at 301 Sovereign Court Suite 206, Ballwin, MO 63011. The listed phone number is (636) 527-9330.

What is Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Northeast LLC's specialty?

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

Does Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Northeast LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 26D1046638) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 13, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Northeast LLC 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 Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Northeast LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 3 other insurers list Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Northeast 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 Preferred Hospice Of Missouri Northeast LLC was last updated on January 5, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.