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EMERALD CARE LLC
NPI 1154376028
Home Health in Gastonia, NC

Active since May 22, 2006CLIA 34D0243054 · Waiver
4/5
Patient Care Rating
1050 XRAY DRIVE, GASTONIA, NC 28054(704) 867-1141(704) 864-3673 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Emerald Care Llc NPPES

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

EMERALD CARE LLC (NPI 1154376028), doing business as Amedisys Home Health Care, is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in Gastonia, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026 and lists Joshua L. Proffitt, President And Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154376028
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251E00000X
Legal Business NameEMERALD CARE LLC
Location Address1050 XRAY DRIVEGastonia, NC 28054-7488
Mailing Address3854 American Way Ste ABaton Rouge, LA 70816-4897 · (225) 292-2031 · Fax (225) 295-9678
Phone(704) 867-1141
Fax(704) 864-3673
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua L. ProffittPresident And Ceo · (617) 639-4092
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 2026
NPPES CertifiedApril 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1154376028 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251E00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · HC0353
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.
1050 XRAY DRIVE, Gastonia, NC 28054
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAmedisys Home Health Care

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1154376028NC
Medicaid3417099NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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 34D0243054

Emerald Care LLC Dba Amedisys Home Health Care · Gastonia, NC
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number34D0243054
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorKaren Pratt
Laboratory Phone(704) 867-1141
Laboratory LocationEmerald Care LLC Dba Amedisys Home Health Care609 New Hope Road, Suite 200A, Gastonia, NC 28054
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 Amedisys Home Health Care (CMS certification number 347099), from CMS Care Compare.

Amedisys Home Health Care

Home health agency · Gastonia, NC
4/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number347099
Medicare-Certified SinceMay 22, 1980
Phone(704) 867-1141
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
98.7%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
92%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
92.2%
Patients who got better at bathing
92.5%
Patients whose breathing improved
91.2%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
87.9%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
70.1%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
89.1%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
99.1%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
1.2%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
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
613 of 844 patient episodes · observed rate 72.63%
79.15% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
541 patient stays · observed rate 4.44%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
4.28% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
0.96
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 Emerald Care LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Emerald Care LLC is 1154376028. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2006. The provider is doing business as Amedisys Home Health Care.

Where is Emerald Care LLC located?

Emerald Care LLC is located at 1050 Xray Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054. The listed phone number is (704) 867-1141.

What is Emerald Care LLC's specialty?

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

Does Emerald Care LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 34D0243054) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Emerald Care LLC a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Amedisys Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since May 22, 1980.

What quality rating does Emerald Care LLC have?

CMS rates Amedisys Home Health Care 4 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 Emerald Care LLC accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Emerald Care 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 Emerald Care LLC was last updated on April 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.