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CENTERWELL HOME HEALTH
NPI 1154358596
Home Health in Kinston, NC

Active since June 28, 2006CLIA 34D0869290 · Waiver
4/5
Patient Care Rating
2111 N QUEEN ST STE C, KINSTON, NC 28501(252) 522-1458 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 6, 2023, Feb 28, 2022, Aug 17, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Centerwell Home Health NPPES

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

CENTERWELL HOME HEALTH (NPI 1154358596) is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in Kinston, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026 and lists John W Nichols, Authorized Signatory, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154358596
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251E00000X
Legal Business NameTAR HEEL HEALTH CARE SERVICES, LLC
Location Address2111 N QUEEN ST STE CKinston, NC 28501-1647
Mailing Address6330 Sprint Pkwy Ste 300Overland Park, KS 66211-1157
Phone(252) 522-1458
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJohn W NicholsAuthorized Signatory · (913) 814-2077
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1154358596 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251E00000X
Definition

A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.

2111 N QUEEN ST STE C, Kinston, NC 28501
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCenterwell Home Health

Other Identifiers 3

Other0078AG2
Medicaid3407124NC
Medicaid1154358596NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc 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 34D0869290

Tar Heel Health Care Services, LLC Dba Centerwell Home Health · Kinston, NC
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number34D0869290
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorGinger Whaley
Laboratory Phone(252) 522-1458
Laboratory LocationTar Heel Health Care Services, LLC Dba Centerwell Home Health2111-C North Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Centerwell Home Health (CMS certification number 347124), from CMS Care Compare.

Centerwell Home Health

Home health agency · Kinston, NC
4.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number347124
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 20, 1984
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
99%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
93.7%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
93.7%
Patients who got better at bathing
92.1%
Patients whose breathing improved
94.4%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
89.8%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
62%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
97.5%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
99.6%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.8%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.4%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
653 of 951 patient episodes · observed rate 68.66%
77.16% Same As National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
496 patient stays · observed rate 3.02%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.34% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
0.94
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned 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 Tar Heel Health Care Services, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tar Heel Health Care Services, LLC is 1154358596. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2006. The provider is doing business as Centerwell Home Health.

Where is Tar Heel Health Care Services, LLC located?

Tar Heel Health Care Services, LLC is located at 2111 N Queen St Ste C, Kinston, NC 28501. The listed phone number is (252) 522-1458.

What is Tar Heel Health Care Services, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Health with taxonomy code 251E00000X.

Does Tar Heel Health Care Services, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 34D0869290) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Tar Heel Health Care Services, LLC a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Centerwell Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since December 20, 1984.

What quality rating does Tar Heel Health Care Services, LLC have?

CMS rates Centerwell Home Health 4.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Tar Heel Health Care Services, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and Oscar Insurance Company list Tar Heel Health Care Services, 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 Tar Heel Health Care Services, LLC was last updated on April 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.