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DOCTORS HOSPICE NORTHSHORES, LLC
NPI 1184893653
Hospice Care, Community Based in Hammond, LA

Active since February 28, 2008CLIA 19D1066543 · Waiver
1109 C M FAGAN DR STE K, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 773-1995(985) 773-1098 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 1, 2026, Aug 10, 2023, Sep 7, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Doctors Hospice Northshores, Llc NPPES

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

DOCTORS HOSPICE NORTHSHORES, LLC (NPI 1184893653), doing business as Acg Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Hammond, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 26, 2027 and lists Pamela Duncan, Cco, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184893653
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameDOCTORS HOSPICE NORTHSHORES, LLC
Location Address1109 C M FAGAN DR STE KHammond, LA 70403-5973
Mailing Address187 N Church St Ste 201Spartanburg, SC 29306-5154 · (800) 932-2738 · Fax (888) 847-9306
Phone(985) 773-1995
Fax(985) 773-1098
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPamela DuncanCco · (800) 932-2738
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 1, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1184893653 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
1109 C M FAGAN DR STE K, Hammond, LA 70403
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAcg Hospice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1009580LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health 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 19D1066543

Doctors Hospice Northshore, LLC Acg Hospice · Hammond, LA
Active · expires Mar 26, 2027
CLIA Number19D1066543
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMarch 27, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 26, 2027
Laboratory DirectorLacie Simoneaux
Laboratory Phone(985) 773-1995
Laboratory LocationDoctors Hospice Northshore, LLC Acg Hospice1109 Cm Fagan Dr, Suite K, Hammond, LA 70403
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
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 , (CMS certification number 191639), from CMS Care Compare.

Acg Hospice ,

Hospice · Hammond, LA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number191639
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceApril 27, 2007
Average Daily Census15patients per day on average
Location1109 Fagan Drive Ste NHammond, LA 70403 · Tangipahoa County
Phone(985) 773-1995
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
Home94%
Assisted living facility2%
Nursing facility3%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Patients with cancer
24%
Patients with dementia
19%
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
61 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
61 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
61 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
31 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
61 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
38 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
22 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
61 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
90 patient stays
74.4%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 55
58.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 45
5.3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 43
36.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 87
15.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 71
$20,601
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 52
12.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 28
6.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 49
93.1%
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 Doctors Hospice Northshores, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Doctors Hospice Northshores, LLC is 1184893653. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2008. The provider is doing business as ACG Hospice.

Where is Doctors Hospice Northshores, LLC located?

Doctors Hospice Northshores, LLC is located at 1109 C M Fagan Dr Ste K, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 773-1995.

What is Doctors Hospice Northshores, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Doctors Hospice Northshores, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D1066543) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 26, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Doctors Hospice Northshores, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Acg Hospice , is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 191639), certified since April 27, 2007.

What insurance does Doctors Hospice Northshores, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Doctors Hospice Northshores, 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 Doctors Hospice Northshores, LLC was last updated on May 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.