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GULF SOUTH HOSPICE OF NEW ORLEANS
NPI 1003134156
Hospice Care, Community Based in Metairie, LA

Active since May 13, 2010
812 HESPER AVE, METAIRIE, LA 70005(504) 525-2643(504) 525-2645 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 25, 2021, Aug 3, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans NPPES

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

GULF SOUTH HOSPICE OF NEW ORLEANS (NPI 1003134156) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Metairie, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. The organization lists Robert Harold Merrett, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003134156
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameGULF SOUTH HOSPICE OF NEW ORLEANS
Location Address812 HESPER AVEMetairie, LA 70005-2042
Mailing Address812 Hesper AveMetairie, LA 70005-2042 · (504) 525-2643 · Fax (504) 525-2645
Phone(504) 525-2643
Fax(504) 525-2645
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert Harold MerrettAdministrator · (504) 525-2643
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2021
✔ NPI 1003134156 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
812 HESPER AVE, Metairie, LA 70005
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Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans (CMS certification number 191676), from CMS Care Compare.

Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans

Hospice · Metairie, LA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number191676
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 31, 2011
Average Daily Census20patients per day on average
Location812 Hesper AvenueMetairie, LA 70005 · Jefferson County
Phone(504) 525-2643
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
Home97%
Assisted living facility1%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with dementia
34%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
0%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
Patients with other conditions
0%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.
5/10
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 95
90.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 47
5.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 96
66.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 44
5.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 92
$28,334
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 4
6.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 2
2.5%
Visits near death
National percentile 17
82.6%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

GULF SOUTH NURSING SERVICES
Registered Nurse (Case Management)
812 HESPER AVE
METAIRIE, LA 70005
Jefferson Parish (504) 525-2643

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 Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans is 1003134156. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2010.

Where is Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans located?

Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans is located at 812 Hesper Ave, Metairie, LA 70005. The listed phone number is (504) 525-2643.

What is Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans's specialty?

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

Is Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 191676), certified since December 31, 2011.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gulf South Hospice Of New Orleans was last updated on March 25, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.