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METHODIST ALLIANCE PALLIATIVE CARE
NPI 1457557027
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Memphis, TN

Active since June 21, 2007CLIA 44D0949363 · Waiver
3/5
Patient Care Rating
6400 SHELBY VIEW DR STE 101, MEMPHIS, TN 38134(901) 516-1400(901) 516-1401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Methodist Alliance Palliative Care NPPES

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

METHODIST ALLIANCE PALLIATIVE CARE (NPI 1457557027) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice and palliative medicine in Memphis, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 30, 2028 and lists Gina Baptiste, Chief Financial Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457557027
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Legal Business NameMETHODIST SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS, LLC
Location Address6400 SHELBY VIEW DR STE 101Memphis, TN 38134-7659
Mailing Address6400 Shelby View Dr Ste 101Memphis, TN 38134-7659 · (901) 516-1400 · Fax (901) 516-1401
Phone(901) 516-1400
Fax(901) 516-1401
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialGina BaptisteChief Financial Officer · (901) 516-1400
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 13, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 11, 2021
✔ NPI 1457557027 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207QH0002X
6400 SHELBY VIEW DR STE 101, Memphis, TN 38134
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMethodist Alliance Palliative Care

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Methodist Alliance Palliative Care is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

9

Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Methodist Alliance Palliative Care, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (9)

Tara Abernathy, N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1194066712
6400 SHELBY VIEW DR
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 516-1600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Angela Arnold
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1326638180
6400 SHELBY VIEW DR STE 101
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 516-1400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Julia O'day, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1992149140
3960 NEW COVINGTON PIKE
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 291-2400
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare4.6 mi
Jeffrey Nelson, MD
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1134539075
1301 PRIMACY PKWY
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 448-0276
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.7 mi
Joseph Blythe, MD
General Practice
NPI 1689665903
3557 S GALLOWAY DR
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 371-6666
✔ PECOS6.3 mi
Latasha Patillo Jones, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1922393172
7691 POPLAR AVE STE 3084
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 237-8703
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare6.6 mi
Rose Townley Bakewell, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154392967
1325 EASTMORELAND AVE
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-0249
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare9.9 mi
Kristy Bryan, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1316996572
1500 WEST POPLAR AVENUE SUITE 202
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-9090
✔ PECOS12 mi
James Martin, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1790775518
1995 HIGHWAY 51 S SUITE 101
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-7371
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare27 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 44D0949363

Methodist Alliance Hospice · Memphis, TN
Active · expires Jul 30, 2028
CLIA Number44D0949363
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateJuly 31, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 30, 2028
Laboratory DirectorGene Cashman
Laboratory Phone(901) 516-1601
Laboratory LocationMethodist Alliance Hospice6400 Shelby View Dr Suite 101, Memphis, TN 38134
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Methodist Alliance Home Care (CMS certification number 447086), from CMS Care Compare.

Methodist Alliance Home Care

Home health agency · Memphis, TN
3/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipNonProfit
CMS Certification Number447086
Medicare-Certified SinceMay 5, 1971
Phone(901) 516-1800
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
93.3%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
82.4%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
85.1%
Patients who got better at bathing
85.5%
Patients whose breathing improved
85.6%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
81.1%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
67.3%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
95.6%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
98.3%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.3%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.3%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
857 of 1,047 patient episodes · observed rate 81.85%
87.73% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
1,168 patient stays · observed rate 3.94%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.81% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
0.94
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned 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 Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC is 1457557027. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2007. The provider is doing business as Methodist Alliance Palliative Care.

Where is Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC located?

Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC is located at 6400 Shelby View Dr Ste 101, Memphis, TN 38134. The listed phone number is (901) 516-1400.

What is Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 9 clinicians in 6 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (4), Clinical Social Worker (1) and Family Practice (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D0949363) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 30, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Methodist Alliance Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since May 5, 1971.

What quality rating does Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC have?

CMS rates Methodist Alliance Home Care 3 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Methodist Specialty Physicians, 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 Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC was last updated on January 13, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.