ALIVE HOSPICE, INC.
NPI 1114241437
Internal Medicine in Nashville, TN

Active since March 15, 2010CLIA 44D0910937 · Waiver
1718 PATTERSON ST, NASHVILLE, TN 37203(615) 327-1085(615) 320-1948 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 2, 2026, Mar 28, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Alive Hospice, Inc. NPPES

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

ALIVE HOSPICE, INC. (NPI 1114241437) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Nashville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 4, 2028 and lists Lindsey Buzzard, Chief Operating Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114241437
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameALIVE HOSPICE, INC.
Location Address1718 PATTERSON STNashville, TN 37203-2926
Mailing Address1718 Patterson StNashville, TN 37203-2926 · (615) 346-8704
Fax(615) 320-1948
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialLindsey BuzzardChief Operating Officer · (615) 346-8704
Enumeration DateMarch 15, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1114241437 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X
1718 PATTERSON ST, Nashville, TN 37203

Other Names 1

Other NameAlive Palliative Care

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1519726TN

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Alive Hospice, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

30

Medicare enrollment records show 30 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Alive Hospice, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 25 practice at this address and 30 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 4

Nurse Practitioner26
Hospice/Palliative Care2
Family Practice1
Internal Medicine1

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 30
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1669935151
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 379-3553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902799059
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 327-1085
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346765476
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 379-3553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1376080960
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 379-3553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902053143
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 327-1085
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1275134025
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 379-3553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1720974553
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 379-3553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1578809141
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 379-3553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1457106122
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 327-1085
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1912668336
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 346-8598
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1790355683
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 379-3553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1104550045
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 320-1085
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346664034
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 379-3553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1841802741
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 379-3553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1871132670
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 379-3553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1295320588
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 679-4500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1912687906
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 379-3553
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1093031460
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 346-8320
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1780902684
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 327-1085
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1114952983
1718 PATTERSON ST
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 327-1085
✔ PECOSSame address
See all 30 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 44D0910937

Alive Hospice Inc · Nashville, TN
Active · expires Mar 4, 2028
CLIA Number44D0910937
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMarch 5, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 4, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMartha Presley
Laboratory Phone(615) 327-1085
Laboratory LocationAlive Hospice Inc1718 Patterson St, Nashville, TN 37203
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Alive Hospice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Alive Hospice, Inc. is 1114241437. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 15, 2010. The provider is also known as Alive Palliative Care.

Where is Alive Hospice, Inc. located?

Alive Hospice, Inc. is located at 1718 Patterson St, Nashville, TN 37203. The listed phone number is (615) 327-1085.

What is Alive Hospice, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Alive Hospice, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alive Hospice, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Alive Hospice, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 30 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Alive Hospice, Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (26), Hospice/Palliative Care (2) and Family Practice (1). Of these, 25 practice at this address and 30 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Alive Hospice, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D0910937) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 4, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Alive Hospice, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Alive 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 Alive Hospice, Inc. was last updated on March 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.