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DIGNITY HEALTH HOSPICE
NPI 1821134040
Hospice Care, Community Based in Santa Maria, CA

Active since January 29, 2007
124 S COLLEGE DR, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454(805) 739-3830(805) 739-3829 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dignity Health Hospice NPPES

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

DIGNITY HEALTH HOSPICE (NPI 1821134040) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Santa Maria, California and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization lists Sue Andersen, Chief Financial Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821134040
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameDIGNITY HEALTH
Location Address124 S COLLEGE DRSanta Maria, CA 93454-5325
Mailing Address124 S College DrSanta Maria, CA 93454-5325 · (805) 739-3830 · Fax (805) 739-3829
Phone(805) 739-3830
Fax(805) 739-3829
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialSue AndersenChief Financial Officer · (805) 739-3110
Enumeration DateJanuary 29, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 2015
✔ NPI 1821134040 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 070000712
124 S COLLEGE DR, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDignity Health Hospice

Other Identifiers 5

OtherZZZ307272CA · Blue Shield
MedicaidHPC01592HCA
Other651190935Irs
Other651190935934540003Tri West
Medicare OSCAR/certification051592CA

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 8

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Dignity Health Home Infusion Servic carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Dignity Health Home Infusion Servic

DMEPOS supplier · Santa Maria, CAOperated by Dignity Health
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Dignity Health Home Infusion Servic agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20545889
Medicare Participant SinceMarch 2, 2010
Supplier Location124 S College Dr Ste CSanta Maria, CA 93454
Phone(805) 739-3810
Provider TypeAll Other Supplies (ie, Drug Stores, Etc.)
Supplier Specialties
Pharmacy

Medicare Product Categories

Epoetin
Epoetin is a man-made version of human erythropoietin (EPO)
Immunosuppressive Drugs
Immunosuppressive drugs require dosage, frequency, and route of administration to prevent or treat the rejection of an organ transplant
Infusion Drugs
Nebulizer Drugs
Albuterol, levalbuterol, and metaproterenol are all short-acting bronchodilators with beta-adrenergic stimulatory effect
External Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies
An infusion pump is necessary to safely administer the drug
Enteral Nutrients
Enteral formula
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Dignity Health Hospice (CMS certification number 051592), from CMS Care Compare.

Dignity Health Hospice

Hospice · Santa Maria, CA
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number051592
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 10, 1992
Average Daily Census161patients per day on average
Location124 South College Drive, Suite BSanta Maria, CA 93454 · Santa Barbara County
Phone(805) 739-3830
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 facility5%
Nursing facility10%
Skilled nursing facility13%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
29%
Patients with dementia
9%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
13%
Patients with respiratory disease
6%
Patients with stroke
12%
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
656 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
656 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
656 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
306 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
656 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
253 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
656 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
822 patient stays
40.5%
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.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 85
0.7%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 56
58.9%
Early live discharges
National percentile 60
7.3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 79
51%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 20
0.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 45
0.7%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 24
$12,195
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 47
12 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 85
13%
Visits near death
National percentile 35
90.4%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. MATTHEW JOHN KATICS D.O.
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
124 S COLLEGE DR
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Santa Barbara County (805) 739-3828
DIGNITY HEALTH
Home Health
124 S COLLEGE DR
SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
Santa Barbara County (805) 739-3830

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 Dignity Health's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dignity Health is 1821134040. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 29, 2007. The provider is doing business as Dignity Health Hospice.

Where is Dignity Health located?

Dignity Health is located at 124 S College Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454. The listed phone number is (805) 739-3830.

What is Dignity Health's specialty?

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

Does Dignity Health accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Dignity Health Home Infusion Servic accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

Is Dignity Health a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Dignity Health Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 051592), certified since September 10, 1992.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dignity Health was last updated on November 19, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.