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BRIDGEWAY PALLIATIVE CARE
NPI 1144770199
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Watkinsville, GA

Active since October 13, 2016CLIA 11D1066568 · Waiver
1731 MERIWEATHER DR, SUITE 101, WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677(706) 546-0286(706) 546-0289 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Bridgeway Palliative Care NPPES

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

BRIDGEWAY PALLIATIVE CARE (NPI 1144770199) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice and palliative medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since October 2016. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 26, 2027 and lists Gary W Rasmussen, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144770199
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Legal Business NameSILVERLEAF HOSPICE, INC
Location Address1731 MERIWEATHER DR, SUITE 101Watkinsville, GA 30677-7746
Mailing Address1395 S Marietta Pkwy Se, Bldg 400 Suite 116Marietta, GA 30067-4440 · (678) 932-6302 · Fax (678) 402-5246
Phone(706) 546-0286
Fax(706) 546-0289
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGary W RasmussenPresident · (678) 932-6302
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2016
✔ NPI 1144770199 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 108-0297-H
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
1731 MERIWEATHER DR, Watkinsville, GA 30677
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBridgeway Palliative Care

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bridgeway Palliative Care is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Bridgeway Palliative Care, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Erika James, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1689210320
870 GAINES SCHOOL RD
Athens, GA 30605
(706) 548-7281
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.4 mi
Briana Gantt, FNP- BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1740063221
1685 OLD PENDERGRASS RD
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 387-7637
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare16 mi
Amber Rettig, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598463630
328 E MAIN ST STE 201
Cartersville, GA 30120
(800) 427-1902
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare78 mi
Ralph Crowe, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1821282757
555 E CHEVES ST
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 777-2800
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare213 mi

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 11D1066568

Silverleaf Hospice Dba Affinity Hospice · Athens, GA
Active · expires Mar 26, 2027
CLIA Number11D1066568
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMarch 27, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 26, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMorgan Sisk
Laboratory Phone(706) 546-0286
Laboratory LocationSilverleaf Hospice Dba Affinity Hospice105 West Park Drive, Suite A, Athens, GA 30606
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Silverleaf Hospice, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Silverleaf Hospice, Inc is 1144770199. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2016. The provider is doing business as Bridgeway Palliative Care.

Where is Silverleaf Hospice, Inc located?

Silverleaf Hospice, Inc is located at 1731 Meriweather Dr Suite 101, Watkinsville, GA 30677. The listed phone number is (706) 546-0286.

What is Silverleaf Hospice, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Silverleaf Hospice, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

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

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Silverleaf Hospice, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Silverleaf 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 (3) and Family Practice (1). Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Silverleaf Hospice, Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D1066568) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 26, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Silverleaf Hospice, Inc was last updated on October 13, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.