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CARIS HEALTHCARE
NPI 1982656922
Hospice Care, Community Based in Springfield, TN

Active since May 17, 2006CLIA 44D1050157 · Waiver
2308 A MEMORIAL BLVD, SPRINGFIELD, TN 37172(615) 384-3833(615) 384-3287 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 10, 2025, Jan 15, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Caris Healthcare NPPES

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

CARIS HEALTHCARE (NPI 1982656922) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Springfield, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through January 25, 2028 and lists Paul Saylor, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982656922
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCARIS HEALTHCARE
Location Address2308 A MEMORIAL BLVDSpringfield, TN 37172-3929
Mailing Address10651 Coward Mill RdKnoxville, TN 37931-3006 · (866) 694-4848 · Fax (866) 694-7878
Phone(615) 384-3833
Fax(615) 384-3287
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialPaul SaylorPresident · (866) 694-4848
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1982656922 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 0000000607
2308 A MEMORIAL BLVD, Springfield, TN 37172
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Other Identifiers 5

OtherA3792300TN · Americhoice/uhc
Other4140743TN · Bcbs Of Tn
Medicaid0441594TN
Other7167499TN · Cigna
Other10066358TN · Amerigroup

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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 44D1050157

Caris Healthcare LP · Springfield, TN
Active · expires Jan 25, 2028
CLIA Number44D1050157
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 26, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 25, 2028
Laboratory DirectorRaul Couret
Laboratory Phone(615) 384-3833
Laboratory LocationCaris Healthcare LP2308 A Memorial Boulevard, Springfield, TN 37172
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 Caris Healthcare (CMS certification number 441594), from CMS Care Compare.

Caris Healthcare

Hospice · Springfield, TN
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number441594
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 30, 2006
Average Daily Census47patients per day on average
Location2308A Memorial BlvdSpringfield, TN 37172 · Robertson County
Phone(615) 384-3833
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
Home35%
Assisted living facility14%
Nursing facility44%
Skilled nursing facility5%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
23%
Patients with dementia
24%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
22%
Patients with respiratory disease
3%
Patients with stroke
5%
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
180 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
180 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
180 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
100 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
180 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
68 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
40 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
180 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
258 patient stays
41.1%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 81
76.4%
Early live discharges
National percentile 54
6.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 66
45.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 66
9.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 18
$11,003
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 20
9.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 64
9.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 23
85.7%
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 Caris Healthcare's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caris Healthcare is 1982656922. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006.

Where is Caris Healthcare located?

Caris Healthcare is located at 2308 A Memorial Blvd, Springfield, TN 37172. The listed phone number is (615) 384-3833.

What is Caris Healthcare's specialty?

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

Does Caris Healthcare hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D1050157) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 25, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Caris Healthcare a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Caris Healthcare is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 441594), certified since March 30, 2006.

What insurance does Caris Healthcare accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Caris Healthcare 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 Caris Healthcare was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.