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COMPASSUS - SOUTHERN ALABAMA
NPI 1437209277
Hospice Care, Community Based in Pell City, AL

Active since January 12, 2007CLIA 01D2243753 · Waiver
2401 STEMLEY BRIDGE RD STE 9, PELL CITY, AL 35128(205) 822-4033(866) 955-8564 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 24, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 24, 2022, May 24, 2022, Feb 13, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Compassus - Southern Alabama NPPES

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

COMPASSUS - SOUTHERN ALABAMA (NPI 1437209277) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Pell City, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 21, 2027 and lists Russell Adkins, Svp, Chief Legal Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437209277
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCARE FIRST HOSPICE LLC
Location Address2401 STEMLEY BRIDGE RD STE 9Pell City, AL 35128-2393
Mailing Address10 Cadillac Dr Ste 400Brentwood, TN 37027-1001 · (417) 841-4834 · Fax (866) 955-8538
Phone(205) 822-4033
Fax(866) 955-8564
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRussell AdkinsSvp, Chief Legal Officer · (615) 309-5668
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 24, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 24, 2022
✔ NPI 1437209277 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 012928
2401 STEMLEY BRIDGE RD STE 9, Pell City, AL 35128
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCompassus - Southern Alabama

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama 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 01D2243753

Compassus - Southern Alabama · Pell City, AL
Active · expires Nov 21, 2027
CLIA Number01D2243753
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateNovember 22, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 21, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMr. Steven Self
Laboratory Phone(205) 822-4033
Laboratory LocationCompassus - Southern Alabama2401 Stemley Bridge Road, Suite 9, Pell City, AL 35128
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 Compassus Southern Alabama (CMS certification number 011514), from CMS Care Compare.

Compassus Southern Alabama

Hospice · Pell City, AL
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number011514
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 2, 1988
Average Daily Census92patients per day on average
Location2401 Stemley Bridge Road, Ste 9Pell City, AL 35128 · St. Clair County
Phone(205) 313-2800
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
Home93%
Assisted living facility0%
Skilled nursing facility5%
Inpatient hospital1%
Patients with cancer
24%
Patients with dementia
20%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
15%
Patients with respiratory disease
10%
Patients with stroke
6%
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
173 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
173 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
173 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
141 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
173 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
95 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
23 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
173 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
148 patient stays
78.4%
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 36
44.5%
Early live discharges
National percentile 61
7.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 8
17.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 90
17.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 69
2.5%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 11
$9,356
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 51
12.3 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 79
11.4%
Visits near death
National percentile 59
94.5%
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 Care First Hospice LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Care First Hospice LLC is 1437209277. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2007. The provider is doing business as Compassus - Southern Alabama.

Where is Care First Hospice LLC located?

Care First Hospice LLC is located at 2401 Stemley Bridge Rd Ste 9, Pell City, AL 35128. The listed phone number is (205) 822-4033.

What is Care First Hospice LLC's specialty?

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

Does Care First Hospice LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D2243753) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 21, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Care First Hospice LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Compassus Southern Alabama is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011514), certified since June 2, 1988.

What insurance does Care First Hospice LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and 1 other insurer list Care First 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 Care First Hospice LLC was last updated on August 24, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.