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ST JOSEPH HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI, LLC
NPI 1356625008
Hospice Care, Community Based in Hattiesburg, MS

Active since September 29, 2011CLIA 25D1087818 · Waiver
32 MILLBRANCH RD STE 30, HATTIESBURG, MS 39402(601) 261-2515(601) 261-2788 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 16, 2026, Jun 26, 2020, Aug 15, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, Llc NPPES

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

ST JOSEPH HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI, LLC (NPI 1356625008) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since September 2011. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 22, 2027, maintains a secondary practice location in Gulfport, and lists Patrick T Mitchell, Managing Member, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356625008
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameST JOSEPH HOSPICE OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI, LLC
Location Address32 MILLBRANCH RD STE 30Hattiesburg, MS 39402-1673
Mailing Address10615 Jefferson HwyBaton Rouge, LA 70809-7230 · (225) 769-2449 · Fax (225) 757-1104
Phone(601) 261-2515
Fax(601) 261-2788
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPatrick T MitchellManaging Member · (225) 769-2449
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1356625008 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · APPLIED
32 MILLBRANCH RD STE 30, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11240 Broad AveGulfport, MS 39501-2416 · Phone (228) 865-7897 · Fax (228) 865-7251

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

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 25D1087818

St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi · Hattiesburg, MS
Active · expires Feb 22, 2027
CLIA Number25D1087818
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 23, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 22, 2027
Laboratory DirectorWhitney Mcphail
Laboratory Phone(601) 261-2515
Laboratory LocationSt Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi32 Millbranch Rd Ste 30, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare 2

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for the 2 hospice facilities associated with this NPI, from CMS Care Compare.

St Joseph Hospice, LLC

Hospice · Baton Rouge, LA
Facility 1 of 2
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number191568
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 19, 2002
Average Daily Census71patients per day on average
Location10615 Jefferson HighwayBaton Rouge, LA 70809 · East Baton Rouge County
Phone(225) 769-4810
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
Home75%
Assisted living facility8%
Nursing facility5%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility7%
Inpatient hospital1%
Other locations4%
Patients with cancer
22%
Patients with dementia
12%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
13%
Patients with respiratory disease
10%
Patients with stroke
7%
Patients with other conditions
11%
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
672 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
672 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
672 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
430 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
672 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
450 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
240 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
672 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
354 patient stays
29.1%
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.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 98
4.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 26
36%
Early live discharges
National percentile 70
8.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 40
36.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 76
12.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 50
1.1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 32
$13,661
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 55
12.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 29
6.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 65
95.2%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, LLC

Hospice · Hattiesburg, MS
Facility 2 of 2
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number251670
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 9, 2011
Average Daily Census82patients per day on average
Location32 Milbranch Road, Suite 30Hattiesburg, MS 39402 · Forrest County
Phone(601) 261-2515
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
Home74%
Assisted living facility5%
Nursing facility9%
Skilled nursing facility5%
Inpatient hospice facility3%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations4%
Patients with cancer
24%
Patients with dementia
14%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
23%
Patients with respiratory disease
12%
Patients with stroke
8%
Patients with other conditions
4%
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
490 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
490 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
490 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
379 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
490 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
285 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
94 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
490 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
396 patient stays
54%
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.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 93
1.9%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 65
64.8%
Early live discharges
National percentile 46
5.4%
Late live discharges
National percentile 55
41.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 87
16.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 79
3.4%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 36
$14,339
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 28
10.3 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 37
6.9%
Visits near death
National percentile 38
91.1%
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 St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, LLC is 1356625008. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2011.

Where is St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, LLC located?

St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, LLC is located at 32 Millbranch Rd Ste 30, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. The listed phone number is (601) 261-2515.

What is St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, LLC's specialty?

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

Does St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 25D1087818) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 22, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. 2 Medicare-certified hospice facilities are associated with this NPI. Details for each are in the Hospice Care Quality section above.

What insurance does St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 3 other insurers list St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, 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 St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, LLC was last updated on April 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.