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LIFESPRING HOSPICE
NPI 1821188723
Hospice Care, Community Based in Norman, OK

Active since October 13, 2006CLIA 37D1060945 · Waiver
2411 SPRINGER DR, SUITE 200, NORMAN, OK 73069(405) 329-2290(405) 310-3371 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Lifespring Hospice NPPES

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

LIFESPRING HOSPICE (NPI 1821188723) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Norman, Oklahoma and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 5, 2026 and lists Karen Elaine Vahlberg, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821188723
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameLIFECARE OKLAHOMA HOSPICE, INC.
Location Address2411 SPRINGER DR, SUITE 200Norman, OK 73069-3955
Mailing Address2411 Springer Dr, Suite 200Norman, OK 73069-3955 · (405) 329-2290 · Fax (405) 310-3371
Phone(405) 329-2290
Fax(405) 310-3371
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKaren Elaine VahlbergPresident · (405) 329-2290
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 2014
✔ NPI 1821188723 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
2411 SPRINGER DR, Norman, OK 73069
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsLifespring Hospice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN37-1681OK

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma.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 37D1060945

Lifespring Hospice Lifecare Oklahoma Hospice Inc · Norman, OK
Active · expires Nov 5, 2026
CLIA Number37D1060945
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateNovember 6, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 5, 2026
Laboratory DirectorKaren E. Vahlberg
Laboratory Phone(405) 329-2290
Laboratory LocationLifespring Hospice Lifecare Oklahoma Hospice Inc2411 Springer Drive, Suite 200, Norman, OK 73069
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 Lifespring Hospice (CMS certification number 371681), from CMS Care Compare.

Lifespring Hospice

Hospice · Norman, OK
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number371681
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 21, 2007
Average Daily Census70patients per day on average
Location2411 Springer DriveNorman, OK 73069 · Cleveland County
Phone(405) 329-4545
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
Home44%
Assisted living facility21%
Nursing facility17%
Skilled nursing facility16%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
22%
Patients with dementia
24%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
21%
Patients with respiratory disease
11%
Patients with other conditions
5%
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
392 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
392 patient stays
99%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
392 patient stays
99.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
358 patient stays
92.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
392 patient stays
98.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
215 patient stays
94.4%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
75 patient stays
97.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
392 patient stays
88%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
495 patient stays
36.6%
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 15
25%
Early live discharges
National percentile 23
2.2%
Late live discharges
National percentile 29
31.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 71
10.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 65
2.2%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 33
$13,744
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 94
19.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 15
4.9%
Visits near death
National percentile 87
97.9%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

CONNECT HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, LLC
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
2411 SPRINGER DR
NORMAN, OK 73069
Cleveland County (405) 615-2545
DEREK C MICHAEL
Physical Therapist
2411 SPRINGER DR
NORMAN, OK 73069
Cleveland County (405) 310-3222
LIFECARE OKLAHOMA, INC.
Home Health
2411 SPRINGER DR, SUITE 100
NORMAN, OK 73069
Cleveland County (405) 329-4545
SHILOH HOME CARE, INC.
Home Health
2411 SPRINGER DR, SUITE 300
NORMAN, OK 73069
Cleveland County (405) 573-5990
LIFECARE HOLDINGS, LLC
Home Health
2411 SPRINGER DR
NORMAN, OK 73069
Cleveland County (405) 329-4545

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 Lifecare Oklahoma Hospice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Lifecare Oklahoma Hospice, Inc. is 1821188723. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is Lifecare Oklahoma Hospice, Inc. located?

Lifecare Oklahoma Hospice, Inc. is located at 2411 Springer Dr Suite 200, Norman, OK 73069. The listed phone number is (405) 329-2290.

What is Lifecare Oklahoma Hospice, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does Lifecare Oklahoma Hospice, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 37D1060945) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 5, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Lifecare Oklahoma Hospice, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Lifespring Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 371681), certified since December 21, 2007.

What insurance does Lifecare Oklahoma Hospice, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma list Lifecare Oklahoma Hospice, Inc. 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 Lifecare Oklahoma Hospice, Inc. was last updated on September 2, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.