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ACG HOSPICE
NPI 1114641925
Hospice Care, Community Based in Birmingham, AL

Active since September 27, 2022CLIA 01D0917453 · Waiver
3500 BLUE LAKE DRIVE, STE 445, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243(800) 932-2738 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 11, 2024, Aug 31, 2023, Sep 27, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Acg Hospice NPPES

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

ACG HOSPICE (NPI 1114641925) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Birmingham, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since September 2022. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through December 25, 2027 and lists Pamela Duncan, Chief Compliance Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114641925
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameAGAPE CARE ALABAMA LLC
Location Address3500 BLUE LAKE DRIVE, STE 445Birmingham, AL 35243
Mailing Address187 N Church St Ste 201Spartanburg, SC 29306-5105 · (800) 932-2738
Phone(800) 932-2738
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPamela DuncanChief Compliance Officer · (800) 932-2738
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJune 11, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 11, 2024
✔ NPI 1114641925 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
3500 BLUE LAKE DRIVE, Birmingham, AL 35243
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAcg Hospice

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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 01D0917453

Agape Care Alabama LLC Dba Acg Hospice · Birmingham, AL
Active · expires Dec 25, 2027
CLIA Number01D0917453
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateDecember 26, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 25, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMs. Michelle Harden
Laboratory Phone(205) 349-3065
Laboratory LocationAgape Care Alabama LLC Dba Acg Hospice3500 Blue Lake Drive, Suite 445, Birmingham, AL 35243
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 Acg Hospice-Birmingham (CMS certification number 011548), from CMS Care Compare.

Acg Hospice-Birmingham

Hospice · Birmingham, AL
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number011548
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 22, 1996
Average Daily Census65patients per day on average
Location3500 Blue Lake Drive, Ste 445Birmingham, AL 35243 · Jefferson County
Phone(205) 349-3065
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
Home80%
Assisted living facility1%
Nursing facility13%
Skilled nursing facility5%
Patients with cancer
23%
Patients with dementia
14%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
9%
Patients with respiratory disease
14%
Patients with stroke
24%
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
204 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
204 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
204 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
110 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
204 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
119 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
61 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
204 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
196 patient stays
65.8%
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 73
0.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 42
49%
Early live discharges
National percentile 64
7.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 62
43.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 65
9.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 96
7.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 39
$14,802
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 33
10.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 19
5.4%
Visits near death
National percentile 42
92.1%
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 Agape Care Alabama LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Agape Care Alabama LLC is 1114641925. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2022. The provider is doing business as Acg Hospice.

Where is Agape Care Alabama LLC located?

Agape Care Alabama LLC is located at 3500 Blue Lake Drive Ste 445, Birmingham, AL 35243. The listed phone number is (800) 932-2738.

What is Agape Care Alabama LLC's specialty?

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

Does Agape Care Alabama LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D0917453) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 25, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Agape Care Alabama LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Acg Hospice-Birmingham is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011548), certified since August 22, 1996.

What insurance does Agape Care Alabama LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Agape Care Alabama 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 Agape Care Alabama LLC was last updated on June 11, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.