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HIGH DESERT HOSPICE LLC
NPI 1992182422
Hospice Care, Community Based in Albuquerque, NM

Active since May 05, 2015
8920 ADAMS ST NE STE B, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87113(505) 585-2603 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2025, Mar 26, 2021, Jun 14, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About High Desert Hospice Llc NPPES

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

HIGH DESERT HOSPICE LLC (NPI 1992182422) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. The organization lists William S Hokanson, Member, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992182422
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHIGH DESERT HOSPICE LLC
Location Address8920 ADAMS ST NE STE BAlbuquerque, NM 87113-2712
Mailing Address8920 Adams St Ne Ste BAlbuquerque, NM 87113-2712 · (505) 585-2603
Phone(505) 585-2603
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWilliam S HokansonMember · (435) 628-8347
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2025
✔ NPI 1992182422 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
8920 ADAMS ST NE STE B, Albuquerque, NM 87113
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Oklahoma.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for High Desert Hospice (CMS certification number 321572), from CMS Care Compare.

High Desert Hospice

Hospice · Albuquerque, NM
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number321572
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 4, 2015
Average Daily Census141patients per day on average
Location8661 San Pedro Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87113 · Bernalillo County
Phone(505) 585-2603
Routine home care only Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home36%
Assisted living facility62%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
5%
Patients with dementia
50%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
16%
Patients with respiratory disease
8%
Patients with stroke
4%
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 Visits in the Last Days of Life
661 patient stays
48%
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 25
35.8%
Early live discharges
National percentile 69
8.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 47
38.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 58
8.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 44
0.5%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 63
$18,842
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 82
16 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 8
4%
Visits near death
National percentile 34
90%
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 High Desert Hospice LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for High Desert Hospice LLC is 1992182422. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2015.

Where is High Desert Hospice LLC located?

High Desert Hospice LLC is located at 8920 Adams St NE Ste B, Albuquerque, NM 87113. The listed phone number is (505) 585-2603.

What is High Desert Hospice LLC's specialty?

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

Is High Desert Hospice LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. High Desert Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 321572), certified since December 4, 2015.

What insurance does High Desert Hospice LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma list High Desert Hospice 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 High Desert Hospice LLC was last updated on August 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.