BIG BEND HOSPICE, INC.
NPI 1396746103
Hospice Care, Community Based in Tallahassee, FL

Q: What is Big Bend Hospice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Big Bend Hospice, Inc. is 1396746103. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2005.

Q: What is Big Bend Hospice, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Active since August 02, 2005

1723 MAHAN CENTER BLVD, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308(850) 878-5310(850) 309-1638 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Big Bend Hospice, Inc. NPPES

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

BIG BEND HOSPICE, INC. (NPI 1396746103) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Tallahassee, Florida and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. The organization lists William E Wertman, Ceo/administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396746103

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy251G00000X

Legal Business NameBIG BEND HOSPICE, INC.

Location Address1723 MAHAN CENTER BLVDTallahassee, FL 32308-5428

Mailing Address1723 Mahan Center BlvdTallahassee, FL 32308-5428 · (850) 878-5310 · Fax (850) 309-1638

Phone(850) 878-5310

Fax(850) 309-1638

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialWilliam E WertmanCeo/administrator · (850) 878-5310

Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 2022

NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2022

✔ NPI 1396746103 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies

Taxonomy Code251G00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · 5002096

1723 MAHAN CENTER BLVD, Tallahassee, FL 32308

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid087524401FL

OtherU15FL · Blue Cross/blue Shield

Medicaid087524400FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and more.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Big Bend Hospice Inc (CMS certification number 101523), from CMS Care Compare.

Big Bend Hospice Inc

Hospice · Tallahassee, FL

OwnershipNon-Profit

CMS Certification Number101523

CMS RegionRegion 4

Medicare-Certified SinceJune 19, 1986

Average Daily Census286patients per day on average

Location1723 Mahan Center BlvdTallahassee, FL 32308 · Leon County

Phone(850) 878-5310

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

61%

Assisted living facility

20%

Nursing facility

14%

Skilled nursing facility

Inpatient hospice facility

Inpatient hospital

Other locations

Patients with cancer

23%

Patients with dementia

28%

Patients with circulatory or heart disease

14%

Patients with respiratory disease

Patients with stroke

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

1826 patient stays

100%

Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)

1826 patient stays

99.9%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening

1826 patient stays

99.8%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment

984 patient stays

98.9%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening

1826 patient stays

99.8%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment

1076 patient stays

99.6%

Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen

350 patient stays

99.1%

Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure

1826 patient stays

98.7%

Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life

1,772 patient stays

47.5%

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 92

1.7%

Gaps in nursing visits

National percentile 87

80.8%

Early live discharges

National percentile 73

9.3%

Late live discharges

National percentile 25

30%

Burdensome transitions, Type 1

National percentile 28

2.8%

Burdensome transitions, Type 2

National percentile 67

2.4%

Per-beneficiary spending

National percentile 34

$13,897

Nurse care minutes per routine home care days

National percentile 26

10.1 minutes

Skilled nursing minutes on weekends

National percentile 43

7.4%

Visits near death

National percentile 55

94%

Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

LUCILLE T SAHA M.D.

Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)

1723 MAHAN CENTER BLVD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

Leon County (850) 878-5310

7 OAKS HEALTHCARE, INC.

Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)

1723 MAHAN CENTER BLVD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

Leon County (850) 878-5310

BIG BEND HOSPICE, INC.

Family Medicine

1723 MAHAN CENTER BLVD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

Leon County (702) 960-2272

HEATHER BROOKE FLYNN APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1723 MAHAN CENTER BLVD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

Leon County (850) 878-5310

7 OAKS HOME HEALTH, LLC

Home Health

1723 MAHAN CENTER BLVD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

Leon County (850) 808-0321

MRS. ASHLEY GIRALDO APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)

1723 MAHAN CENTER BLVD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

Leon County (850) 878-5310

ANGELA LEE MARKY ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

1723 MAHAN CENTER BLVD, BIG BEND HOSPICE
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

Leon County (850) 566-2630

DR. RONALD CLINTON HARTSFIELD M.D.

Internal Medicine

1723 MAHAN CENTER BLVD
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308

Leon County (850) 878-5310

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 Big Bend Hospice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Big Bend Hospice, Inc. is 1396746103. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2005.

Where is Big Bend Hospice, Inc. located?

Big Bend Hospice, Inc. is located at 1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308. The listed phone number is (850) 878-5310.

What is Big Bend Hospice, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Big Bend Hospice, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Big Bend Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 101523), certified since June 19, 1986.

What insurance does Big Bend Hospice, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and 1 other insurer list Big Bend Hospice, 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 Big Bend Hospice, Inc. was last updated on March 31, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.