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GENTIVA I
NPI 1043757495
Hospice Care, Community Based in West Des Moines, IA

Active since January 24, 2017CLIA 45D1081901 · Waiver
4601 WESTOWN PKWY STE 105, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266(515) 218-9600(515) 619-5604 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 17, 2023, Jan 24, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Gentiva I NPPES

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

GENTIVA I (NPI 1043757495) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in West Des Moines, Iowa and active in the NPI registry since January 2017. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 26, 2028 and lists Janet Combs, Vp Of Licensure, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043757495
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameAVALON HOSPICE IOWA, LLC
Location Address4601 WESTOWN PKWY STE 105West Des Moines, IA 50266-1071
Mailing Address655 Brawley School Rd, Suite 200Mooresville, NC 28117-9125 · (704) 664-2876 · Fax (704) 664-1306
Phone(515) 218-9600
Fax(515) 619-5604
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJanet CombsVp Of Licensure · (704) 664-2876
Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1043757495 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
4601 WESTOWN PKWY STE 105, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGentiva I

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan 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 45D1081901

Heritage Health & Hospice Care, LLC Dba Gentiva · Bellaire, TX
Active · expires Mar 26, 2028
CLIA Number45D1081901
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMarch 27, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 26, 2028
Laboratory DirectorSelece Beasley
Laboratory Phone(704) 664-2876
Laboratory LocationHeritage Health & Hospice Care, LLC Dba Gentiva6800 W Loop South, Ste 200, Bellaire, TX 77401
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Gentiva I (CMS certification number 161610), from CMS Care Compare.

Gentiva I

Hospice · West Des Moines, IA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number161610
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceMay 24, 2018
Average Daily Census16patients per day on average
Location4601 Westown Pkwy, Suite 105West Des Moines, IA 50266 · Dallas County
Phone(515) 218-9600
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
Home51%
Assisted living facility17%
Nursing facility19%
Skilled nursing facility11%
Patients with dementia
22%
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
22 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
22 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
22 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
22 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
22 patient stays
95.5%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
22 patient stays
63.6%
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 15
25%
Early live discharges
National percentile 19
0%
Late live discharges
National percentile 45
37.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 53
$17,225
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 56
12.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 67
9.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 25
87%
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 Avalon Hospice Iowa, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Avalon Hospice Iowa, LLC is 1043757495. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2017. The provider is doing business as Gentiva I.

Where is Avalon Hospice Iowa, LLC located?

Avalon Hospice Iowa, LLC is located at 4601 Westown Pkwy Ste 105, West Des Moines, IA 50266. The listed phone number is (515) 218-9600.

What is Avalon Hospice Iowa, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Avalon Hospice Iowa, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D1081901) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 26, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Avalon Hospice Iowa, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Gentiva I is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 161610), certified since May 24, 2018.

What insurance does Avalon Hospice Iowa, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan list Avalon Hospice Iowa, 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 Avalon Hospice Iowa, LLC was last updated on January 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.