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ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE OPERATING B, LP
NPI 1427040765
Hospice Care, Community Based in Athens, GA

Active since August 22, 2005
575 RESEARCH DR STE A, ATHENS, GA 30605(706) 549-5736(706) 208-1530 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 7, 2026, Jan 17, 2023, Oct 6, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Odyssey Healthcare Operating B, Lp NPPES

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

ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE OPERATING B, LP (NPI 1427040765), doing business as Gentiva, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Athens, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Gainesville and lists Janet Combs, Vp Of Licensure, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427040765
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameODYSSEY HEALTHCARE OPERATING B, LP
Location Address575 RESEARCH DR STE AAthens, GA 30605-2779
Mailing AddressPo Box 4060Mooresville, NC 28117-4060 · (704) 664-2876 · Fax (704) 664-1306
Phone(706) 549-5736
Fax(706) 208-1530
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJanet CombsVp Of Licensure · (704) 662-1761
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1427040765 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
Also ListedHospice, InpatientTaxonomy 315D00000X
575 RESEARCH DR STE A, Athens, GA 30605
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGentiva

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11100 Sherwood Park Dr NE Ste 120Gainesville, GA 30501-3426 · Phone (770) 533-4422 · Fax (770) 533-4493

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid000769216GGA
Medicaid000769216DGA
Medicaid000769216IGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Gentiva (CMS certification number 111612), from CMS Care Compare.

Gentiva

Hospice · Athens, GA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number111612
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 21, 2004
Average Daily Census131patients per day on average
Location575 Research Drive, Ste AAthens, GA 30605 · Clarke County
Phone(706) 549-5736
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
Home69%
Assisted living facility20%
Nursing facility3%
Skilled nursing facility4%
Patients with cancer
19%
Patients with dementia
17%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
24%
Patients with respiratory disease
13%
Patients with stroke
6%
Patients with other conditions
5%
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
321 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
321 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
321 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
167 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
321 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
140 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
31 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
321 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
387 patient stays
77.8%
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 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 21
32.3%
Early live discharges
National percentile 29
3.2%
Late live discharges
National percentile 55
41.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 76
12%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 56
1.6%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 61
$18,592
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 38
11.2 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 37
6.9%
Visits near death
National percentile 80
96.9%
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 Odyssey Healthcare Operating B, LP's NPI number?

The NPI number for Odyssey Healthcare Operating B, LP is 1427040765. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2005. The provider is doing business as Gentiva.

Where is Odyssey Healthcare Operating B, LP located?

Odyssey Healthcare Operating B, LP is located at 575 Research Dr Ste A, Athens, GA 30605. The listed phone number is (706) 549-5736.

What is Odyssey Healthcare Operating B, LP's specialty?

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

Is Odyssey Healthcare Operating B, LP a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Gentiva is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 111612), certified since June 21, 2004.

What insurance does Odyssey Healthcare Operating B, LP accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company list Odyssey Healthcare Operating B, LP 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 Odyssey Healthcare Operating B, LP was last updated on April 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.