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

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: August 09, 2026.

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

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..Insurance ›

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
Home23%
Assisted living facility17%
Nursing facility54%
Skilled nursing facility4%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
15%
Patients with dementia
28%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
19%
Patients with respiratory disease
10%
Patients with other conditions
8%
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
0%
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. 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. 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 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.