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PRUITTHEALTH HOSPICE - BLUE RIDGE
NPI 1417995556
Hospice Care, Community Based in Blue Ridge, GA

Active since June 02, 2006CLIA 11D1041154 · Waiver
6050 APPALACHIAN HWY, BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513(706) 632-0027(706) 632-5673 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 21, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Pruitthealth Hospice - Blue Ridge NPPES

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

PRUITTHEALTH HOSPICE - BLUE RIDGE (NPI 1417995556) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Blue Ridge, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 24, 2027 and lists Neil L. Pruitt, Chairman And Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417995556
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NamePRUITTHEALTH HOSPICE, INC.
Location Address6050 APPALACHIAN HWYBlue Ridge, GA 30513-4283
Mailing Address1626 Jeurgens CtNorcross, GA 30093-2219 · (770) 279-6200 · Fax (770) 931-5278
Phone(706) 632-0027
Fax(706) 632-5673
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNeil L. PruittChairman And Ceo · (770) 279-6200
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 21, 2014
✔ NPI 1417995556 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
6050 APPALACHIAN HWY, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPruitthealth Hospice - Blue Ridge

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid00849505BGA
Medicare OSCAR/certification111608GA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Mending Health.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 11D1041154

Pruitthealth Hospice, Inc D/B/A Pruitthealth Hospice - Blue Ridge · Blue Ridge, GA
Active · expires May 24, 2027
CLIA Number11D1041154
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMay 25, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMay 24, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMorgan Thomas
Laboratory Phone(706) 632-0027
Laboratory LocationPruitthealth Hospice, Inc D/B/A Pruitthealth Hospice - Blue Ridge6050 Appalachian Highway, Suite 4, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
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 Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge (CMS certification number 111608), from CMS Care Compare.

Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge

Hospice · Blue Ridge, GA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number111608
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceOctober 29, 2003
Average Daily Census54patients per day on average
Location6050 Appalachian Hwy, Clock Tower CrossingBlue Ridge, GA 30513 · Fannin County
Phone(706) 632-0027
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
Home68%
Assisted living facility2%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility28%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
24%
Patients with dementia
10%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
14%
Patients with respiratory disease
5%
Patients with stroke
12%
Patients with other conditions
0%
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
249 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
249 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
249 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
141 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
249 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
156 patient stays
99.4%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
36 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
249 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
345 patient stays
77.4%
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 73
0.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 7
15.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 85
12.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 50
39.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 92
18.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 75
3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 29
$13,094
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 67
13.9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 23
5.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 85
97.6%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

PRUITTHEALTH HOME HEALTH, INC.
Home Health
6050 APPALACHIAN HWY
BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513
Fannin County (706) 632-6898

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 Pruitthealth Hospice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Pruitthealth Hospice, Inc. is 1417995556. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2006. The provider is doing business as Pruitthealth Hospice - Blue Ridge.

Where is Pruitthealth Hospice, Inc. located?

Pruitthealth Hospice, Inc. is located at 6050 Appalachian Hwy, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. The listed phone number is (706) 632-0027.

What is Pruitthealth Hospice, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does Pruitthealth Hospice, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D1041154) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 24, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Pruitthealth Hospice, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Pruitthealth Hospice-Blue Ridge is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 111608), certified since October 29, 2003.

What insurance does Pruitthealth Hospice, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and Mending Health list Pruitthealth 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 Pruitthealth Hospice, Inc. was last updated on May 21, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.