> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.dataplex-consulting.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.dataplex-consulting.com/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/hospice-provider-data.md). # Hospice - Provider Data Part of the [CMS Data Feeds Dataset](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog.md) › Hospice care Dataplex delivers this CMS feed as the analysis-ready table `DWV.HOSPICE_PROVIDER_DATA` on Snowflake and Databricks — coverage from 2026 to 2026 in a single aligned schema, refreshed automatically whenever CMS publishes a new file. Every row carries lineage back to the exact CMS source file that produced it. ## Key facts | | | | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | | **Snowflake** | `DWV.HOSPICE_PROVIDER_DATA` | | **Databricks** | `cms_dwv.hospice_provider_data` | | **Cadence** | Quarterly | | **CMS published** | 2026-05-01 | | **Loaded** | 2026-06-10 | | **Columns** | 18 data + 6 lineage | | **Identifiers** | CCN · ZIP codes | | **File versions** | 1 | | **License** | CMS public data — U.S. Government work | | **Platforms** | Snowflake Marketplace · Databricks Delta Sharing | Included in the CMS Data Feeds Dataset — [start a free trial on Snowflake Marketplace](https://app.snowflake.com/marketplace/listing/GZT1Z125KDH/dataplex-consulting-data-products-cms-data-feeds-dataset). {% hint style="success" %} **Current** — CMS last published this feed on 2026-05-01. Coverage runs through 2026-05-01. Next CMS release expected \~Aug 2026. {% endhint %} ## Sample queries {% tabs %} {% tab title="Snowflake" %} ```sql SELECT * FROM DWV.HOSPICE_PROVIDER_DATA LIMIT 100; ``` {% endtab %} {% tab title="Databricks" %} ```sql SELECT * FROM cms_dwv.hospice_provider_data LIMIT 100; ``` {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ## About this feed > Provider-level hospice quality measures and denominator rows from CMS Provider Data. One row per hospice provider per measure per reporting period. > > — *Source: CMS feed metadata* **Keywords:** hospice, provider data, quality, quality reporting program, measures **Theme:** Hospice care ## Coverage timeline 2026 🟩 1 of 1 years covered — no gaps. ## Release history | Reporting period | CMS published | Loaded | Latest file | | ---------------- | ------------- | ---------- | ----------- | | — | 2026-05-01 | 2026-06-10 | ✓ | ## Data dictionary
📋 18 data columns + 6 lineage columns **Data columns** | Column | Type | Description | | ------------------------------ | ---- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `DATA_PERIOD` | TEXT | Data snapshot period from BATCH\_LOG (e.g., '2026-05') | | `CMS_CERTIFICATION_NUMBER_CCN` | TEXT | CMS Certification Number — unique 6-character hospice provider identifier | | `FACILITY_NAME` | TEXT | Official name of the hospice provider | | `ADDRESS_LINE_1` | TEXT | Primary street address for the provider | | `ADDRESS_LINE_2` | TEXT | Secondary address line for the provider, if present | | `CITY_TOWN` | TEXT | City or town where the provider is located | | `STATE` | TEXT | Two-letter state abbreviation | | `ZIP_CODE` | TEXT | 5-digit ZIP code | | `COUNTY_PARISH` | TEXT | County or parish name | | `TELEPHONE_NUMBER` | TEXT | Provider telephone number | | `CMS_REGION` | TEXT | CMS regional office number | | `MEASURE_CODE` | TEXT | Hospice quality measure code identifier | | `MEASURE_NAME` | TEXT | Human-readable hospice quality measure name; NULL for denominator rows | | `SCORE` | TEXT | Published measure value, denominator count, or categorical result such as Yes/No/Not Available | | `FOOTNOTE` | TEXT | Footnote code explaining suppression or publication caveats | | `START_DATE` | DATE | Start date parsed from the published measure date range | | `END_DATE` | DATE | End date parsed from the published measure date range | | `MEASURE_DATE_RANGE` | TEXT | Original measurement date range string from CMS | **Lineage columns** (present on every feed table) | Column | Type | Description | | -------------- | -------------- | -------------------------------------------- | | `ROW_ID` | TEXT | Unique row ID for this table (PK) | | `FILE_ID` | TEXT | Source file — joins to `FEEDS_FILES.ID` (FK) | | `FILE_FEED_ID` | TEXT | Parent feed — joins to `FEEDS.ID` (FK) | | `FILE_NAME` | TEXT | Source file name as published by CMS | | `ROWNUM` | NUMBER | Row number within the source file | | `CREATED_AT` | TIMESTAMP\_NTZ | Timestamp when the record was loaded |
## Row-level lineage Every row in this table traces to the exact CMS source file that produced it. The `FILE_ID` column joins to the `FEEDS_FILES` catalog table, and `FILE_FEED_ID` joins to the `FEEDS` master table: ```mermaid erDiagram FEEDS ||--o{ FEEDS_FILES : "ID = FEED_ID" FEEDS ||--o{ HOSPICE_PROVIDER_DATA : "ID = FILE_FEED_ID" FEEDS_FILES ||--o{ HOSPICE_PROVIDER_DATA : "ID = FILE_ID" FEEDS { text ID PK text TITLE text VIEW_NAME text ACCURAL_PERIODICITY } FEEDS_FILES { text ID PK text FEED_ID FK date TEMPORAL_START date TEMPORAL_END date CMS_FEED_MODIFIED number IS_LATEST } HOSPICE_PROVIDER_DATA { text ROW_ID PK text FILE_ID FK text FILE_FEED_ID FK text DATA_PERIOD text CMS_CERTIFICATION_NUMBER_CCN text FACILITY_NAME text ADDRESS_LINE_1 number remaining_14_data_columns } ``` Trace any row back to its source file and reporting period: ```sql SELECT d.DATA_PERIOD, d.CMS_CERTIFICATION_NUMBER_CCN, d.FACILITY_NAME, ff.TEMPORAL_START, ff.TEMPORAL_END, ff.CMS_FEED_MODIFIED FROM DWV.HOSPICE_PROVIDER_DATA d JOIN DWV.FEEDS_FILES ff ON d.FILE_ID = ff.ID; ``` ## Source & provenance Published by the **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services** (bureau 009:38). * [Official CMS documentation](https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/topics/hospice-care) * [252m Zfp9](https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/252m-zfp9) ## Frequently asked questions ### How often is Hospice - Provider Data updated? Quarterly. CMS last published this feed on 2026-05-01, and Dataplex loaded it to the warehouse on 2026-06-10. New releases are added automatically when CMS publishes them. ### What years does Hospice - Provider Data cover? 2026 through 2026. ### How many records are in Hospice - Provider Data? Count the current snapshot yourself once the share is mounted: ```sql SELECT COUNT(*) FROM DWV.HOSPICE_PROVIDER_DATA d JOIN DWV.FEEDS_FILES ff ON d.FILE_ID = ff.ID WHERE ff.IS_LATEST = 1; ``` ### How do I get Hospice - Provider Data data? It's included in the CMS Data Feeds Dataset on the [Snowflake Marketplace](https://app.snowflake.com/marketplace/listing/GZT1Z125KDH/dataplex-consulting-data-products-cms-data-feeds-dataset) (free trial available) and via [Databricks Delta Sharing](https://checkout.dataplex-consulting.com/b/3cIdR2e1J59Sh2w7pWbQY00). Once mounted, query `DWV.HOSPICE_PROVIDER_DATA` directly — no pipeline setup required. ## Related feeds {% content-ref url="/pages/iE58w911vCca5O1SHdad" %} [Nursing Homes Including Rehab Services - Provider Information](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/nursing-homes-including-rehab-services-provider-information.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/BtdNnQ9byiR5U9QiXGwQ" %} [Long-Term Care Hospital - Provider Data](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/long-term-care-hospital-provider-data.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/IXRAP6J70JCqSdb0dH9b" %} [Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility - Provider Data](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility-provider-data.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/sytj3OOCuhFGz4UrJOE3" %} [Nursing Homes Including Rehab Services - State US Averages](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/nursing-homes-including-rehab-services-state-us-averages.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/aQRyWK74gw1P60rKrfbm" %} [Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Swing Beds](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/skilled-nursing-facility-quality-reporting-program-swing-beds.md) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Get this feed 1. 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