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HEART TO HEART HOSPICE OF EASTERN INDIANA, LLC
NPI 1841821741
Hospice Care, Community Based in Elkhart, IN

Active since January 29, 2020CLIA 15D0720014 · Waiver
1178 FREMONT CT STE 2, ELKHART, IN 46516(574) 350-4977(574) 346-0013 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2026, Dec 10, 2020, Aug 7, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, Llc NPPES

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

HEART TO HEART HOSPICE OF EASTERN INDIANA, LLC (NPI 1841821741), doing business as Heart To Heart Hospice Of The River, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Elkhart, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since January 2020. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 18, 2028 and lists Kelly O Mitchell, Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841821741
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHEART TO HEART HOSPICE OF EASTERN INDIANA, LLC
Location Address1178 FREMONT CT STE 2Elkhart, IN 46516-9321
Mailing Address7240 Chase Oaks BlvdPlano, TX 75025-5901 · (972) 517-6300 · Fax (972) 517-6301
Phone(574) 350-4977
Fax(574) 346-0013
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKelly O MitchellManager · (972) 517-6300
Enumeration DateJanuary 29, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1841821741 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
1178 FREMONT CT STE 2, Elkhart, IN 46516
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHeart To Heart Hospice Of The River

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Karl Sash, MD
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1902883291
3801 BELLEMEADE AVE STE 200E
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 485-1780
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare270 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 15D0720014

Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC · Elkhart, IN
Active · expires Feb 18, 2028
CLIA Number15D0720014
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 19, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 18, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMelissa Hower
Laboratory Phone(574) 350-4977
Laboratory LocationHeart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC1178 Fremont Ct, Suite 2, Elkhart, IN 46516
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 Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana LLC (CMS certification number 151561), from CMS Care Compare.

Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana LLC

Hospice · Elkhart, IN
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number151561
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 20, 1997
Location1178 Fremont Court Suite 2Elkhart, IN 46516 · Elkhart County
Phone(574) 350-4977

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
302 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
302 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
302 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
236 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
302 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
183 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
130 patient stays
99.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
302 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
242 patient stays
44.2%
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 91
1.4%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 44
50.3%
Early live discharges
National percentile 80
10.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 40
36.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 60
8.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 63
2.1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 37
$14,466
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 31
10.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 58
8.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 74
96.2%
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 Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC is 1841821741. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 29, 2020. The provider is doing business as Heart to Heart Hospice of the River.

Where is Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC located?

Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC is located at 1178 Fremont Ct Ste 2, Elkhart, IN 46516. The listed phone number is (574) 350-4977.

What is Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Hospice/Palliative Care) reassigns their Medicare billing to Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 15D0720014) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 18, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 151561), certified since March 20, 1997.

What insurance does Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and UnitedHealthcare list Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, 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 Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana, LLC was last updated on October 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 days 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.