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DEACONESS HOSPICE
NPI 1477935013
Hospice Care, Community Based in Biloxi, MS

Active since June 19, 2015CLIA 25D2109304 · Waiver
1641A POPPS FERRY ROAD, SUITE A-5, BILOXI, MS 39532(228) 435-2265(228) 435-3379 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, May 20, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Deaconess Hospice NPPES

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

DEACONESS HOSPICE (NPI 1477935013) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Biloxi, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 22, 2028 and lists Nicholas Gachassin, Secretary / Treasurer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477935013
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTH MISSISSIPPI HOME HEALTH, INC.
Location Address1641A POPPS FERRY ROAD, SUITE A-5Biloxi, MS 39532-2249
Mailing AddressPo Box 51266Lafayette, LA 70505-1266 · (337) 233-1307 · Fax (337) 233-5764
Phone(228) 435-2265
Fax(228) 435-3379
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNicholas GachassinSecretary / Treasurer · (337) 233-1307
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 12, 2022
✔ NPI 1477935013 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
1641A POPPS FERRY ROAD, Biloxi, MS 39532
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDeaconess Hospice

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia 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 25D2109304

South Mississippi Home Health Inc Dba Deaconess Hospice · Biloxi, MS
Active · expires Feb 22, 2028
CLIA Number25D2109304
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 23, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 22, 2028
Laboratory DirectorJanasia Ayers
Laboratory Phone(228) 435-2265
Laboratory LocationSouth Mississippi Home Health Inc Dba Deaconess Hospice1641A Popps Ferry Rd Ste A5, Biloxi, MS 39532
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 Deaconess Hospice (CMS certification number 251696), from CMS Care Compare.

Deaconess Hospice

Hospice · Biloxi, MS
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number251696
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 7, 2015
Average Daily Census35patients per day on average
Location1641-A Popps Ferry Road, Suite A-5Biloxi, MS 39532 · Harrison County
Phone(228) 435-2265
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
Home90%
Assisted living facility7%
Nursing facility1%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Patients with cancer
15%
Patients with dementia
14%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
32%
Patients with respiratory disease
9%
Patients with stroke
6%
Patients with other conditions
8%
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
211 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
211 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
211 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
98 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
211 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
84 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
38 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
211 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
202 patient stays
55%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 33
41.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 87
12.7%
Late live discharges
National percentile 9
19%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 48
6.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 88
4.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 16
$10,565
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 63
13.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 15
5%
Visits near death
National percentile 22
85.5%
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 South Mississippi Home Health, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for South Mississippi Home Health, Inc. is 1477935013. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2015. The provider is doing business as Deaconess Hospice.

Where is South Mississippi Home Health, Inc. located?

South Mississippi Home Health, Inc. is located at 1641A Popps Ferry Road Suite A-5, Biloxi, MS 39532. The listed phone number is (228) 435-2265.

What is South Mississippi Home Health, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does South Mississippi Home Health, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 25D2109304) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 22, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is South Mississippi Home Health, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Deaconess Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 251696), certified since December 7, 2015.

What insurance does South Mississippi Home Health, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list South Mississippi Home Health, 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 South Mississippi Home Health, Inc. was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.