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GENTIVA
NPI 1184897092
Hospice Care, Community Based in Birmingham, AL

Active since April 11, 2008
2550 ACTON ROAD, SUITE 110, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243(205) 870-4340(205) 870-9928 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 17, 2023, Oct 6, 2022, Jun 17, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Gentiva NPPES

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

GENTIVA (NPI 1184897092) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Birmingham, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. The organization maintains 3 additional practice locations and lists Janet Combs, Vp Of Licensure, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184897092
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameWIREGRASS HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address2550 ACTON ROAD, SUITE 110Birmingham, AL 35243-4248
Mailing AddressPo Box 4060Mooresville, NC 28117-4060 · (704) 664-2876 · Fax (704) 664-1306
Phone(205) 870-4340
Fax(205) 870-9928
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJanet CombsVp Of Licensure · (704) 664-2876
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1184897092 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
2550 ACTON ROAD, Birmingham, AL 35243
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGentiva

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 174 Industrial PkwyJasper, AL 35501-8961 · Phone (205) 384-3882 · Fax (205) 384-3733
Location 2801 Noble St Ste 924Anniston, AL 36201-5698 · Phone (256) 831-2964 · Fax (256) 236-4008
Location 3200 Interstate Park Dr Ste 220Montgomery, AL 36109-5465 · Phone (334) 260-0015 · Fax (334) 260-3629

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid106066AL
Medicaid117218AL
Medicaid117215AL
Medicaid117216AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Gentiva Birmingham (CMS certification number 011675), from CMS Care Compare.

Gentiva Birmingham

Hospice · Birmingham, AL
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number011675
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 27, 2008
Average Daily Census521patients per day on average
Location2550 Acton Road, Suite 110Birmingham, AL 35243 · Jefferson County
Phone(205) 870-4340
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
Home82%
Assisted living facility3%
Nursing facility5%
Skilled nursing facility7%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
16%
Patients with dementia
18%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
30%
Patients with respiratory disease
12%
Patients with stroke
10%
Patients with other conditions
6%
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
1202 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
1202 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
1202 patient stays
99.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
705 patient stays
99.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
1202 patient stays
99.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
963 patient stays
99.6%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
285 patient stays
98.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
1202 patient stays
98.4%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
1,192 patient stays
67.4%
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.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 73
0.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 46
52%
Early live discharges
National percentile 35
4.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 67
45.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 89
17%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 79
3.5%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 68
$19,753
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 25
10 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 16
5.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 48
92.9%
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 Wiregrass Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wiregrass Hospice, LLC is 1184897092. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2008. The provider is doing business as Gentiva.

Where is Wiregrass Hospice, LLC located?

Wiregrass Hospice, LLC is located at 2550 Acton Road Suite 110, Birmingham, AL 35243. The listed phone number is (205) 870-4340.

What is Wiregrass Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Wiregrass Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Gentiva Birmingham is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011675), certified since August 27, 2008.

What insurance does Wiregrass Hospice, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and 1 other insurer list Wiregrass Hospice, 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 Wiregrass Hospice, LLC was last updated on January 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.