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VISITING NURSE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
NPI 1235837428
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Marietta, GA

Active since February 17, 2023CLIA 11D0913740 · Waiver
1165 NORTHCHASE PKWY SE STE 400, MARIETTA, GA 30067(404) 215-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. NPPES

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

VISITING NURSE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. (NPI 1235837428) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice and palliative medicine in Marietta, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since February 2023. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 4, 2027, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and lists Dorothy Davis, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235837428
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Legal Business NameVISITING NURSE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Location Address1165 NORTHCHASE PKWY SE STE 400Marietta, GA 30067
Mailing Address1 Ravinia Dr Ste 1430Atlanta, GA 30346-2173 · (404) 215-6000 · Fax (404) 215-6007
Phone(404) 215-6000
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDorothy DavisCeo · (404) 215-6000
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1235837428 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
1165 NORTHCHASE PKWY SE STE 400, Marietta, GA 30067
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15775 Glenridge Dr Ste E200Atlanta, GA 30328-7294 · Phone (404) 215-6000 · Fax (404) 215-6007
Location 2100 Hartsfield Center Pkwy Ste 140Atlanta, GA 30354-1390 · Phone (404) 215-6007

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

8

Medicare enrollment records show 8 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (8)

Rebecca Radke, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1477832525
993 JOHNSON FERRY RD BLDG C, STE 120
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 790-7860
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare7.3 mi
Sherita Amin, NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1407441694
1866 INDEPENDENCE SQ UNIT D
Dunwoody, GA 30338
(404) 877-2022
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.7 mi
Veneranda Amin, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1518525112
5764 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BLVD
Chamblee, GA 30341
(866) 389-2727
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Karen Griffiths, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1851839484
4836 LANTERN CT
Lithonia, GA 30038
(678) 663-0442
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi
Ferrol Sams, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1477603553
101 YORKTOWN DR
Fayetteville, GA 30214
(770) 464-4280
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare33 mi
Jason Rigdon, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1952931867
600 CELEBRATE LIFE PKWY
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 400-6000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare41 mi
Christy Duffey, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1205445335
40 BRIGHTLING LN
Newnan, GA 30265
(404) 754-6252
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare41 mi
Mellen Townsend
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1003462284
9900 BREN RD E
Minnetonka, MN 55343
(800) 456-5653
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare894 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 11D0913740

Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc · Marietta, GA
Active · expires Nov 4, 2027
CLIA Number11D0913740
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateNovember 5, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 4, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDonna Street
Laboratory Phone(404) 215-6000
Laboratory LocationVisiting Nurse Health System, Inc1165 Northchase Parkway, Suite 400, Marietta, GA 30067
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. is 1235837428. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2023.

Where is Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. located?

Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. is located at 1165 Northchase Pkwy SE Ste 400, Marietta, GA 30067. The listed phone number is (404) 215-6000.

What is Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 8 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (7) and Internal Medicine (1). Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D0913740) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 4, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. was last updated on July 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.