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AMEDISYS ALABAMA, LLC
NPI 1245298892
Home Health in Anniston, AL

Active since May 03, 2006
4/5
Patient Care Rating
171 TOWN CENTER DR, MPS-4, ANNISTON, AL 36205(256) 820-2503(256) 820-2932 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 20, 2026, Jul 14, 2017, Sep 28, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Amedisys Alabama, Llc NPPES

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

AMEDISYS ALABAMA, LLC (NPI 1245298892) is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in Anniston, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Joshua L Proffitt, President And Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245298892
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251E00000X
Legal Business NameAMEDISYS ALABAMA, LLC
Location Address171 TOWN CENTER DR, MPS-4Anniston, AL 36205-4101
Mailing Address3854 American Way Ste ABaton Rouge, LA 70816-4897 · (225) 298-3548 · Fax (225) 295-9678
Phone(256) 820-2503
Fax(256) 820-2932
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua L ProffittPresident And Ceo · (617) 639-4092
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 20, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1245298892 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251E00000X
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.
171 TOWN CENTER DR, Anniston, AL 36205
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Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidAME7305AAL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston (CMS certification number 017305), from CMS Care Compare.

Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston

Home health agency · Anniston, AL
4.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number017305
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 20, 1979
Phone(256) 820-2503
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
99.8%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
92%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
93.1%
Patients who got better at bathing
93.9%
Patients whose breathing improved
92.6%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
89.3%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
56.3%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
93.9%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
97.4%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.8%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.2%
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
3,727 of 4,754 patient episodes · observed rate 78.4%
83.07% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
2,285 patient stays · observed rate 2.71%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.03% Better Than National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
1.01
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

DEANNA EMILY GEROWSKI FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
171 TOWN CENTER DR
ANNISTON, AL 36205
Calhoun County (256) 241-5470
MICHAEL EDWARD MARKS M.D., P.H.D.
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
171 TOWN CENTER DR, SUITE MPS-6
ANNISTON, AL 36205
Calhoun County (256) 847-3369
SOUTHEAST CANCER NETWORK, INC
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
171 TOWN CENTER DR, SUITE MPS-6
ANNISTON, AL 36205
Calhoun County (256) 847-3369
LONGLEAF PRIMARY CARE, LLC
Family Medicine
171 TOWN CENTER DR
ANNISTON, AL 36205
Calhoun County (256) 237-1624
ANNISTON HEALTH & SICKROOM SUPPLIES INC
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
171 TOWN CENTER DR, MPS 10
ANNISTON, AL 36205
Calhoun County (256) 820-7766
MRS. CANDACE LEANN BARKER C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
171 TOWN CENTER DR, SUITE 6
ANNISTON, AL 36205
Calhoun County (256) 847-3369
ANNISTON RX LLC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
171 TOWN CENTER DR
ANNISTON, AL 36205
Calhoun County (256) 327-1596
DAVID WESLEY SMITH M.D.
Specialist
171 TOWN CENTER DR
ANNISTON, AL 36205
Calhoun County (256) 237-1624

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 Amedisys Alabama, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amedisys Alabama, LLC is 1245298892. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2006.

Where is Amedisys Alabama, LLC located?

Amedisys Alabama, LLC is located at 171 Town Center Dr Mps-4, Anniston, AL 36205. The listed phone number is (256) 820-2503.

What is Amedisys Alabama, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Amedisys Alabama, LLC a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since September 20, 1979.

What quality rating does Amedisys Alabama, LLC have?

CMS rates Amedisys Home Health Of Anniston 4.5 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 Amedisys Alabama, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Amedisys Alabama, 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 Amedisys Alabama, LLC was last updated on March 20, 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.