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COMFORTCARE HOSPICE
NPI 1013995380
Hospice Care, Community Based in Laurel, MS

Active since January 05, 2006CLIA Certified · 4 labs
2260 US HIGHWAY 15 NORTH, LAUREL, MS 39440(601) 422-0054(601) 399-6275 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Comfortcare Hospice NPPES

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

COMFORTCARE HOSPICE (NPI 1013995380) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Laurel, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. The organization holds 4 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists James T Canizaro, Vicepresident/ Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013995380
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Location Address2260 US HIGHWAY 15 NORTHLaurel, MS 39440-1521
Mailing AddressPo Box 607Laurel, MS 39441-0607 · (601) 422-0054 · Fax (601) 399-6275
Phone(601) 422-0054
Fax(601) 399-6275
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames T CanizaroVicepresident/ Cfo · (601) 399-6139
Enumeration DateJanuary 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 2014
✔ NPI 1013995380 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 013
2260 US HIGHWAY 15 NORTH, Laurel, MS 39440
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsComfortcare Hospice

Other Identifiers 3

Other000070007MS · Bcbs Hospice Agency
Medicare OSCAR/certification251512MS
Medicaid00770016MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 4

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 25D0914108

Comfortcare Hospice · Laurel, MS
Active · expires Apr 21, 2028
CLIA Number25D0914108
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateApril 22, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateApril 21, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDean Nickens
Laboratory Phone(601) 422-0054
Laboratory LocationComfortcare Hospice2260 Highway 15 North, Laurel, MS 39440
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 25D1079573

South Central Regional Medical Center · Laurel, MS
Active · expires Jan 31, 2028
CLIA Number25D1079573
Laboratory TypeHospital
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 1, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 31, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Willis M. Horne
Laboratory Phone(601) 426-4700
Laboratory LocationSouth Central Regional Medical Center1220 Jefferson Street, Laurel, MS 39441
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Compliance 25D2315306

South Central Regional Medical Center Anatomic Pathology · Laurel, MS
Active · expires Jun 11, 2027
CLIA Number25D2315306
Laboratory TypeFrozen Room And Pathologi
Certificate Effective DateJune 12, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJune 11, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMelissa Brents
Laboratory Phone(601) 261-2587
Laboratory LocationSouth Central Regional Medical Center Anatomic Pathology1220 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS 39440
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

Certificate of Accreditation 25D0651935

South Central Regional Medical Center Laboratory · Laurel, MS
Active · expires Feb 8, 2027
CLIA Number25D0651935
Laboratory TypeHospital
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 9, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 8, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Melissa J. Brents
Laboratory Phone(601) 426-4560
Laboratory LocationSouth Central Regional Medical Center Laboratory1220 Jefferson St, Laurel, MS 39440
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This is a certificate that is issued to a laboratory on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Comfortcare Hospice (CMS certification number 251512), from CMS Care Compare.

Comfortcare Hospice

Hospice · Laurel, MS
OwnershipGovernment
CMS Certification Number251512
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 2, 1992
Average Daily Census24patients per day on average
Location2260 Highway 15 North/Mail- PO Box 607 39441Laurel, MS 39440 · Jones County
Phone(601) 422-0054
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
Home99%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
38%
Patients with dementia
16%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
12%
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.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
98 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
98 patient stays
99%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
98 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
33 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
98 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
34 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
98 patient stays
99%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
135 patient stays
43%
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.
7/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 77
0.3%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 22
32.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 69
8.7%
Late live discharges
National percentile 95
65.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 90
17.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 86
4.3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 23
$12,083
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 34
10.9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 8
3.9%
Visits near death
National percentile 33
89.8%
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.

SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Home Health
2260 US HIGHWAY 15 NORTH
LAUREL, MS 39440
Jones County (601) 425-7521

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 South Central Regional Medical Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for South Central Regional Medical Center is 1013995380. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 5, 2006. The provider is doing business as Comfortcare Hospice.

Where is South Central Regional Medical Center located?

South Central Regional Medical Center is located at 2260 Us Highway 15 North, Laurel, MS 39440. The listed phone number is (601) 422-0054.

What is South Central Regional Medical Center's specialty?

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

Does South Central Regional Medical Center hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 4 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

Is South Central Regional Medical Center a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Comfortcare Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 251512), certified since September 2, 1992.

What insurance does South Central Regional Medical Center accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list South Central Regional Medical Center 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 South Central Regional Medical Center was last updated on June 4, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.