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WEST GEORGIA HOSPICE
NPI 1174597298
Hospice, Inpatient in Lagrange, GA

Active since February 15, 2006CLIA 11D0965909 · Waiver
1510 VERNON RD, LAGRANGE, GA 30240(706) 845-3905(706) 845-3902 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About West Georgia Hospice NPPES

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

WEST GEORGIA HOSPICE (NPI 1174597298) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice, inpatient in Lagrange, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 3, 2027 and lists Gerald N Fulks, President Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174597298
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy315D00000X
Legal Business NameLAGRANGE TROUP COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Location Address1510 VERNON RDLagrange, GA 30240-4131
Mailing Address1514 Vernon RdLagrange, GA 30240-4131 · (706) 845-3905 · Fax (706) 845-3902
Phone(706) 845-3905
Fax(706) 845-3902
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGerald N FulksPresident Ceo · (706) 845-3244
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 31, 2007
✔ NPI 1174597298 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice, InpatientNursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code315D00000X
Definition
A provider organization, or distinct part of the organization, which renders an interdisciplinary program providing palliative care, chiefly medical relief of pain and supporting services, which addresses the emotional, social, financial, and legal needs of terminally ill patients and their families where an institutional care environment is required for the patient.
1510 VERNON RD, Lagrange, GA 30240
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsWest Georgia Hospice

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare OSCAR/certification111516GA
Medicaid00371896AGA

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 11D0965909

West Georgia Hospice · Lagrange, GA
Active · expires Oct 3, 2027
CLIA Number11D0965909
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateOctober 4, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 3, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDavid E. Martin MD
Laboratory Phone(706) 845-3184
Laboratory LocationWest Georgia Hospice1510 Vernon Road, Lagrange, GA 30240
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 West Georgia Hospice (CMS certification number 111516), from CMS Care Compare.

West Georgia Hospice

Hospice · Lagrange, GA
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number111516
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 19, 1987
Average Daily Census63patients per day on average
Location1510 Vernon RoadLagrange, GA 30240 · Troup County
Phone(706) 845-3905
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
Home47%
Assisted living facility1%
Skilled nursing facility39%
Inpatient hospice facility6%
Patients with cancer
22%
Patients with dementia
18%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
17%
Patients with respiratory disease
20%
Patients with stroke
6%
Patients with other conditions
3%
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
476 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
476 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
476 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
197 patient stays
97.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
476 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
241 patient stays
99.6%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
68 patient stays
97.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
476 patient stays
98.1%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
309 patient stays
40.5%
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.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 99
5.7%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 20
31.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 89
13.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 10
20.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 22
1.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 79
3.4%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 16
$10,597
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 36
11.1 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 64
9.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 31
89.3%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WEST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
Hospice, Inpatient
1510 VERNON RD
LAGRANGE, GA 30240
Troup County (706) 845-3905

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 Lagrange Troup County Hospital Authority's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lagrange Troup County Hospital Authority is 1174597298. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2006. The provider is doing business as West Georgia Hospice.

Where is Lagrange Troup County Hospital Authority located?

Lagrange Troup County Hospital Authority is located at 1510 Vernon Rd, Lagrange, GA 30240. The listed phone number is (706) 845-3905.

What is Lagrange Troup County Hospital Authority's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice, Inpatient with taxonomy code 315D00000X.

Does Lagrange Troup County Hospital Authority hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D0965909) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 3, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Lagrange Troup County Hospital Authority a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. West Georgia Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 111516), certified since February 19, 1987.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lagrange Troup County Hospital Authority was last updated on October 31, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.