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CENTRAL COAST VNA & HOSPICE, INC.
NPI 1972520468
Hospice Care, Community Based in Salinas, CA

Active since July 17, 2006
3/5
Patient Care Rating
45 PLAZA CIR, SALINAS, CA 93901(831) 372-6668(831) 648-4225 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 20, 2023, Apr 7, 2020, Feb 28, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc. NPPES

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

CENTRAL COAST VNA & HOSPICE, INC. (NPI 1972520468), doing business as Central Coast Vna And Hospice, Inc., is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Salinas, California and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Monterey and lists Jennifer Sjoblom, Coo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972520468
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCENTRAL COAST VNA & HOSPICE, INC.
Location Address45 PLAZA CIRSalinas, CA 93901-2902
Mailing Address5 Lower Ragsdale DrMonterey, CA 93940-5817 · (831) 372-6668 · Fax (831) 648-4225
Phone(831) 372-6668
Fax(831) 648-4225
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJennifer SjoblomCoo · (831) 372-6668
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1972520468 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 · 070000426
45 PLAZA CIR, Salinas, CA 93901
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCentral Coast Vna And Hospice, Inc.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15 Lower Ragsdale DrMonterey, CA 93940-5817 · Phone (831) 372-6668 · Fax (831) 648-4225

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidHPC01713FCA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by February 28, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateCaliforniaEnrollment IDO20060501000225Part A · HospiceDue dateFebruary 28, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Elena Johns, DNP, AGNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1548966096
501 E ROMIE LN STE A
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 676-0210
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.7 mi
Geetha Varma, M.D
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1740287978
505 E ROMIE LN A
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 755-1701
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.7 mi
Suzanne Rosen, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1346224466
355 ABBOTT ST 100
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-7070
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.0 mi
Shoshauna Baer, M.D.
Hospitalist
NPI 1881126209
23625 HOLMAN HWY
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 622-2708
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Kristina Olfson, F.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1891095311
23795 WR HOLMAN HWY
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 915-4924
✔ PECOS15 mi
Guru Khalsa, M.D.
Hospitalist
NPI 1104010818
915 HIGHLAND BLVD
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 414-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare832 mi

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

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc (CMS certification number 057002), from CMS Care Compare.

Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc

Home health agency · Monterey, CA
3.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number057002
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 1, 1966
Phone(831) 372-6668
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
96.6%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
87.5%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
89.5%
Patients who got better at bathing
89%
Patients whose breathing improved
92.1%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
86.8%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
81.4%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
68.3%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
99.9%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.2%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.5%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
2,067 of 2,751 patient episodes · observed rate 75.14%
81.59% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
2,010 patient stays · observed rate 4.38%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
4.1% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
1.02
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc (CMS certification number 051713), from CMS Care Compare.

Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc

Hospice · Salinas, CA
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number051713
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 12, 1998
Average Daily Census138patients per day on average
Location45 Plaza CircleSalinas, CA 93901 · Monterey County
Phone(831) 758-4200
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
Home64%
Assisted living facility27%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility7%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
24%
Patients with dementia
10%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
16%
Patients with respiratory disease
6%
Patients with stroke
5%
Patients with other conditions
3%
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
594 patient stays
99.7%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
594 patient stays
99.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
594 patient stays
99.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
242 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
594 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
363 patient stays
99.4%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
68 patient stays
97.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
594 patient stays
97.3%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
660 patient stays
35.5%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 58
60.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 56
6.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 73
48.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 25
2.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 77
3.2%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 79
$22,562
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 80
15.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 22
5.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 28
88.1%
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 Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc. is 1972520468. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2006. The provider is doing business as Central Coast VNA and Hospice, Inc..

Where is Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc. located?

Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc. is located at 45 Plaza Cir, Salinas, CA 93901. The listed phone number is (831) 372-6668.

What is Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc.'s Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Part A enrollment for this organization (California, Hospice) is due for revalidation by February 28, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc., in Family Practice, Hematology/Oncology, Hospitalist and Nurse Practitioner. 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. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc. a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency.

What quality rating does Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc. have?

CMS rates Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc 3.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc. was last updated on February 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.