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WELLSTAR COMMUNITY HOSPICE, LLC
NPI 1407811060
Hospice Care, Community Based in Austell, GA

Active since April 18, 2006CLIA 11D2029372 · Waiver
4040 HOSPITAL WEST DR, AUSTELL, GA 30106(770) 732-6710(770) 732-6732 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Wellstar Community Hospice, Llc NPPES

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

WELLSTAR COMMUNITY HOSPICE, LLC (NPI 1407811060), doing business as Wellstar Community Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Austell, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 6, 2027 and lists John G Kerndl, Evp & Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407811060
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameWELLSTAR COMMUNITY HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address4040 HOSPITAL WEST DRAustell, GA 30106-8117
Mailing Address4040 Hospital West DrAustell, GA 30106-8117 · (770) 732-6710 · Fax (770) 732-6732
Phone(770) 732-6710
Fax(770) 732-6732
Organization SubpartYesParent: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Authorized OfficialJohn G KerndlEvp & Cfo · (470) 644-0076
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMay 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1407811060 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 033077H
4040 HOSPITAL WEST DR, Austell, GA 30106
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsWellstar Community Hospice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid000373799AGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter 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 11D2029372

Wellstar Community Hospice Cobb · Austell, GA
Active · expires Sep 6, 2027
CLIA Number11D2029372
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 7, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 6, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMelissa Schepp
Laboratory Phone(770) 732-6710
Laboratory LocationWellstar Community Hospice Cobb4040 Hospital West Drive, Austell, GA 30106
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

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Wellstar Community Hospice (CMS certification number 111507), from CMS Care Compare.

Wellstar Community Hospice

Hospice · Austell, GA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number111507
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 19, 1984
Average Daily Census168patients per day on average
Location4040 Hospital West DriveAustell, GA 30106 · Cobb County
Phone(770) 732-6710
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
Home70%
Assisted living facility4%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility12%
Inpatient hospice facility10%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations4%
Patients with cancer
26%
Patients with dementia
3%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
13%
Patients with respiratory disease
7%
Patients with stroke
26%
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
2330 patient stays
99.9%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
2330 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
2330 patient stays
96.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
1231 patient stays
98.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
2330 patient stays
94.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
1324 patient stays
98.7%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
596 patient stays
99%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
2330 patient stays
89.6%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
1,121 patient stays
28.9%
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 100
8.5%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 71
68.5%
Early live discharges
National percentile 75
9.7%
Late live discharges
National percentile 18
26.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 35
4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 44
0.3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 7
$8,247
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 59
13 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 68
9.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 35
90.5%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

WELLSTAR PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, LLC
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
4040 HOSPITAL WEST DR
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 732-6770
LASHONTE THOMAS-SHAW ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4040 HOSPITAL WEST DR
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (470) 732-6739
DENISE J. WRIGHT NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4040 HOSPITAL WEST DR
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 732-6798
DR. GLENORA MCCOY MD
Internal Medicine
4040 HOSPITAL WEST DR
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 732-6710
DR. ANJALI PARMAR GRANDHIGE M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
4040 HOSPITAL WEST DR
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 732-6798
KRISTIAN HOLMES STODGHILL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
4040 HOSPITAL WEST DR
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 732-6798
MANOUCHKA TULIA JOSEPH M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
4040 HOSPITAL WEST DR
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 732-6798
DR. PAMELA GORDON MBCHB
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
4040 HOSPITAL WEST DR
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 732-6798

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 Wellstar Community Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wellstar Community Hospice, LLC is 1407811060. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2006. The provider is doing business as WellStar Community Hospice.

Where is Wellstar Community Hospice, LLC located?

Wellstar Community Hospice, LLC is located at 4040 Hospital West Dr, Austell, GA 30106. The listed phone number is (770) 732-6710.

What is Wellstar Community Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Wellstar Community Hospice, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D2029372) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 6, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Wellstar Community Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Wellstar Community Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 111507), certified since June 19, 1984.

What insurance does Wellstar Community Hospice, LLC accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Wellstar Community Hospice, 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 Wellstar Community Hospice, LLC was last updated on May 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.