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MISSION HOSPICE
NPI 1982635140
Hospice Care, Community Based in Pasadena, CA

Active since July 06, 2006CLIA 05D1006722 · Waiver
2555 E COLORADO BLVD STE 301, PASADENA, CA 91107(626) 799-2727(626) 403-4366 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Aug 11, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mission Hospice NPPES

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

MISSION HOSPICE (NPI 1982635140) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Pasadena, California and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 25, 2026 and lists David Friedman, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982635140
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE CHEER
Location Address2555 E COLORADO BLVD STE 301Pasadena, CA 91107-6646
Mailing Address4032 Wilshire Blvd Fl 6Los Angeles, CA 90010-3425 · (213) 389-6900 · Fax (213) 368-8560
Phone(626) 799-2727
Fax(626) 403-4366
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDavid FriedmanPresident · (213) 389-6900
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1982635140 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 · 980001016
2555 E COLORADO BLVD STE 301, Pasadena, CA 91107
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMission Hospice

Other Identifiers 2

OtherZZZ03417ZCA · Blue Shield Of Ca
MedicaidHPC01687FCA

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 05D1006722

Mission Hospice · Pasadena, CA
Active · expires Nov 25, 2026
CLIA Number05D1006722
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateNovember 26, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 25, 2026
Laboratory DirectorJigar Kadakia
Laboratory Phone(626) 799-2727
Laboratory LocationMission Hospice2555 E Colorado Blvd Ste 301, Pasadena, CA 91107
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 Mission Hospice (CMS certification number 051687), from CMS Care Compare.

Mission Hospice

Hospice · Pasadena, CA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number051687
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceJanuary 18, 1996
Average Daily Census133patients per day on average
Location2555 East Colorado Blvd Suite 301Pasadena, CA 91107 · Los Angeles County
Phone(626) 799-2727
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
Home45%
Assisted living facility20%
Nursing facility33%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
10%
Patients with dementia
28%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
12%
Patients with respiratory disease
4%
Patients with stroke
28%
Patients with other conditions
6%
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
326 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
326 patient stays
99.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
326 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
144 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
326 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
104 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
129 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
326 patient stays
99.1%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
370 patient stays
7.6%
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.
9/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 85
79.9%
Early live discharges
National percentile 25
2.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 97
71.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 34
3.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 62
2%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 75
$21,478
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 53
12.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 70
10%
Visits near death
National percentile 24
86.7%
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 Hospice Cheer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Cheer is 1982635140. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006. The provider is doing business as Mission Hospice.

Where is Hospice Cheer located?

Hospice Cheer is located at 2555 E Colorado Blvd Ste 301, Pasadena, CA 91107. The listed phone number is (626) 799-2727.

What is Hospice Cheer's specialty?

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

Does Hospice Cheer hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D1006722) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 25, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hospice Cheer a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Mission Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 051687), certified since January 18, 1996.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hospice Cheer was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.