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PALIALIFE
NPI 1336735406
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Ashland, OH

Active since December 14, 2020
44 VERNON AVE, ASHLAND, OH 44805(216) 230-4010(704) 438-9263 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 11, 2023, Dec 14, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Palialife NPPES

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

PALIALIFE (NPI 1336735406) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice and palliative medicine in Ashland, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since December 2020. The organization lists Pierre El Hachem, Authorized Official, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336735406
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Legal Business NamePALIALIFE
Location Address44 VERNON AVEAshland, OH 44805-4039
Mailing Address44 Vernon AveAshland, OH 44805-4039 · (216) 230-4010 · Fax (704) 438-9263
Phone(216) 230-4010
Fax(704) 438-9263
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPierre El HachemAuthorized Official · (162) 304-0102
Enumeration DateDecember 14, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 11, 2023
✔ NPI 1336735406 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ 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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthTaxonomy 363LA2200X
44 VERNON AVE, Ashland, OH 44805
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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

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Palialife, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Pierre El Hachem, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1942632872
44 VERNON AVENUE
Ashland, OH 44805
(216) 230-4010
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Carrie Schwemley, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154778843
44 VERNON AVENUE
Ashland, OH 44805
(216) 230-4010
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Stephanie West, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598246902
6681 RIDGE RD STE 300
Parma, OH 44129
(440) 842-8675
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare47 mi
Nicole Lucas, CNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1013641984
7007 POWERS BLVD
Parma, OH 44129
(440) 743-2511
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare47 mi

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

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 Palialife's NPI number?

The NPI number for Palialife is 1336735406. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 14, 2020.

Where is Palialife located?

Palialife is located at 44 Vernon Ave, Ashland, OH 44805. The listed phone number is (216) 230-4010.

What is Palialife's specialty?

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

Is Palialife enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Palialife is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Palialife?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Palialife. 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 (3) and Internal Medicine (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Palialife accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Molina Healthcare list Palialife 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 Palialife was last updated on October 11, 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.