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VOLUNTEER HOSPICE INC.
NPI 1093766693
Hospice Care, Community Based in Waynesboro, TN

Active since May 16, 2006CLIA 44D1029217 · Waiver
713 HIGHWAY 99, WAYNESBORO, TN 38485(256) 764-6633(256) 764-7873 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

About Volunteer Hospice Inc. NPPES

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

VOLUNTEER HOSPICE INC. (NPI 1093766693) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Waynesboro, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 11, 2028 and lists Charles A Eddins, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093766693
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameVOLUNTEER HOSPICE INC.
Location Address713 HIGHWAY 99Waynesboro, TN 38485-3009
Mailing AddressPo Box 1332Florence, AL 35631-1332 · (256) 764-6633 · Fax (256) 764-7873
Phone(256) 764-6633
Fax(256) 764-7873
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCharles A EddinsOwner · (256) 764-6633
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 2008
✔ NPI 1093766693 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 00000615
713 HIGHWAY 99, Waynesboro, TN 38485
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare OSCAR/certification441589TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.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 44D1029217

Volunteer Hospice, Inc · Waynesboro, TN
Active · expires Aug 11, 2028
CLIA Number44D1029217
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateAugust 12, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 11, 2028
Laboratory DirectorCharlie E. Burchell
Laboratory Phone(931) 722-9601
Laboratory LocationVolunteer Hospice, Inc713 Highway 99, Waynesboro, TN 38485
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
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 Volunteer Hospice (CMS certification number 441589), from CMS Care Compare.

Volunteer Hospice

Hospice · Waynesboro, TN
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number441589
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 22, 2004
Average Daily Census31patients per day on average
Location211A Dexter L Woods Memorial BlvdWaynesboro, TN 38485 · Wayne County
Phone(931) 722-9601
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
Home86%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility13%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
21%
Patients with dementia
14%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
11%
Patients with respiratory disease
15%
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
56 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
56 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
56 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
34 patient stays
94.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
56 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
32 patient stays
93.8%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
21 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
56 patient stays
92.9%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
81 patient stays
29.6%
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.
8/10
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 22
32.5%
Early live discharges
National percentile 21
1.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 82
52.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 84
14.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 56
1.6%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 80
$22,693
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 55
12.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 1
1.5%
Visits near death
National percentile 14
80%
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 Volunteer Hospice Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Volunteer Hospice Inc. is 1093766693. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Where is Volunteer Hospice Inc. located?

Volunteer Hospice Inc. is located at 713 Highway 99, Waynesboro, TN 38485. The listed phone number is (256) 764-6633.

What is Volunteer Hospice Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does Volunteer Hospice Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D1029217) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 11, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Volunteer Hospice Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Volunteer Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 441589), certified since November 22, 2004.

What insurance does Volunteer Hospice Inc. accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Volunteer Hospice Inc. 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 Volunteer Hospice Inc. was last updated on March 31, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.