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LAKE SUPERIOR HOSPICE ASSOCIATION INC
NPI 1942272422
Hospice Care, Community Based in Marquette, MI

Active since February 07, 2006CLIA 23D2312530 · Waiver
914 W BARAGA AVE, MARQUETTE, MI 49855(906) 225-7760 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 29, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Lake Superior Hospice Association Inc NPPES

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

LAKE SUPERIOR HOSPICE ASSOCIATION INC (NPI 1942272422) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Marquette, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 14, 2026 and lists Sue Kitti, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942272422
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameLAKE SUPERIOR HOSPICE ASSOCIATION INC
Location Address914 W BARAGA AVEMarquette, MI 49855-4029
Mailing Address914 W Baraga AveMarquette, MI 49855-4029 · (906) 225-7760
Phone(906) 225-7760
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSue KittiCeo · (906) 225-7760
Enumeration DateFebruary 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 29, 2015
✔ NPI 1942272422 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
914 W BARAGA AVE, Marquette, MI 49855
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Other Identifiers 3

Other08735MI · Blue Cross Blue Shield Mi
Medicare OSCAR/certification231553MI
Medicaid2913615MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company.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 23D2312530

Lake Superior Hospice Association · Marquette, MI
Active · expires Oct 14, 2026
CLIA Number23D2312530
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateOctober 15, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 14, 2026
Laboratory DirectorRegan P. Schuhmacher
Laboratory Phone(906) 225-7760
Laboratory LocationLake Superior Hospice Association914 W Baraga Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855
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 Lake Superior Hospice Association (CMS certification number 231553), from CMS Care Compare.

Lake Superior Hospice Association

Hospice · Marquette, MI
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number231553
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceOctober 30, 1992
Average Daily Census20patients per day on average
Location914 West BaragaMarquette, MI 49855 · Marquette County
Phone(906) 225-7760
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
Home46%
Assisted living facility28%
Nursing facility8%
Skilled nursing facility16%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
30%
Patients with dementia
20%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
14%
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
134 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
134 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
134 patient stays
99.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
72 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
134 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
74 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
32 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
134 patient stays
99.3%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
190 patient stays
94.2%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 53
57.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 46
5.4%
Late live discharges
National percentile 9
18.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 43
5.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 71
2.7%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 20
$11,543
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 86
16.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 87
13.9%
Visits near death
National percentile 100
100%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

LAURENCE P SKENDZEL II MD PC
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
914 W BARAGA AVE
MARQUETTE, MI 49855
Marquette County (906) 225-7760
MRS. REGAN P SCHUHMACHER NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
914 W BARAGA AVE
MARQUETTE, MI 49855
Marquette County (906) 225-7760
CAROL BLASHILL RN
Registered Nurse
914 W BARAGA AVE
MARQUETTE, MI 49855
Marquette County (906) 225-7760
EILEEN M SMIT FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
914 W BARAGA AVE
MARQUETTE, MI 49855
Marquette County (906) 225-7760

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 Lake Superior Hospice Association Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lake Superior Hospice Association Inc is 1942272422. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 7, 2006.

Where is Lake Superior Hospice Association Inc located?

Lake Superior Hospice Association Inc is located at 914 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855. The listed phone number is (906) 225-7760.

What is Lake Superior Hospice Association Inc's specialty?

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

Does Lake Superior Hospice Association Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 23D2312530) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 14, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Lake Superior Hospice Association Inc a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Lake Superior Hospice Association is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 231553), certified since October 30, 1992.

What insurance does Lake Superior Hospice Association Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Lake Superior Hospice Association 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 Lake Superior Hospice Association Inc was last updated on December 29, 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.