SOUTHERNCARE, INC.
NPI 1295773273
Hospice Care, Community Based in Topeka, KS

Q: What is Southerncare, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Southerncare, Inc. is 1295773273. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2006. The provider is doing business as Gentiva.

Q: What is Southerncare, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Active since June 03, 2006

5375 SW 7TH ST STE 500, TOPEKA, KS 66606(785) 246-6520(785) 506-8816 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 7, 2026, Jan 17, 2023, Mar 17, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Southerncare, Inc. NPPES

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

SOUTHERNCARE, INC. (NPI 1295773273), doing business as Gentiva, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Topeka, Kansas and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Janet Combs, Vp Of Licensure, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295773273

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy251G00000X

Legal Business NameSOUTHERNCARE, INC.

Location Address5375 SW 7TH ST STE 500Topeka, KS 66606-2553

Mailing Address655 Brawley School Rd, Suite 200Mooresville, NC 28117-9125 · (704) 664-2876 · Fax (704) 664-1306

Phone(785) 246-6520

Fax(785) 506-8816

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJanet CombsVp Of Licensure · (704) 662-1761

Enumeration DateJune 3, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 17, 2023

✔ NPI 1295773273 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies

Taxonomy Code251G00000X

5375 SW 7TH ST STE 500, Topeka, KS 66606

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGentiva

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid100644490AKS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by December 31, 2026

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date

StateKansasEnrollment IDO20030325000035Part A · HospiceDue dateDecember 31, 2026

Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Gentiva (CMS certification number 171546), from CMS Care Compare.

Gentiva

Hospice · Topeka, KS

OwnershipFor-Profit

CMS Certification Number171546

CMS RegionRegion 7

Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 5, 2001

Average Daily Census32patients per day on average

Location5375 SW 7th Street Suite 500Topeka, KS 66606 · Shawnee County

Phone(785) 246-6520

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

Home

23%

Assisted living facility

17%

Nursing facility

54%

Skilled nursing facility

Inpatient hospice facility

Inpatient hospital

Other locations

Patients with cancer

15%

Patients with dementia

28%

Patients with circulatory or heart disease

19%

Patients with respiratory disease

10%

Patients with other conditions

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

97 patient stays

100%

Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)

97 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening

97 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment

74 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening

97 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment

51 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure

97 patient stays

100%

Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life

148 patient stays

67.6%

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

Gaps in nursing visits

National percentile 6

13.8%

Early live discharges

National percentile 27

2.9%

Late live discharges

National percentile 63

44.1%

Burdensome transitions, Type 1

National percentile 75

11.8%

Burdensome transitions, Type 2

National percentile 74

2.9%

Per-beneficiary spending

National percentile 71

$20,531

Nurse care minutes per routine home care days

National percentile 84

16.4 minutes

Skilled nursing minutes on weekends

National percentile 44

7.5%

Visits near death

National percentile 80

96.9%

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 Southerncare, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Southerncare, Inc. is 1295773273. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2006. The provider is doing business as Gentiva.

Where is Southerncare, Inc. located?

Southerncare, Inc. is located at 5375 SW 7th St Ste 500, Topeka, KS 66606. The listed phone number is (785) 246-6520.

What is Southerncare, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Southerncare, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southerncare, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Southerncare, Inc.'s Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Part A enrollment for this organization (Kansas, Hospice) is due for revalidation by December 31, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

Is Southerncare, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Gentiva is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 171546), certified since December 5, 2001.

What insurance does Southerncare, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare list Southerncare, Inc. 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 Southerncare, Inc. was last updated on April 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.