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HOSPICE OF LIMESTONE COUNTY, INC
NPI 1487657375
Hospice Care, Community Based in Athens, AL

Active since May 24, 2005CLIA 01D2065281 · Waiver
405 S MARION ST, ATHENS, AL 35611(256) 232-5017(256) 230-0085 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Hospice Of Limestone County, Inc NPPES

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

HOSPICE OF LIMESTONE COUNTY, INC (NPI 1487657375) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Athens, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 5, 2027 and lists Patricia P King, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487657375
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE OF LIMESTONE COUNTY, INC
Location Address405 S MARION STAthens, AL 35611
Mailing AddressPo Box 626Athens, AL 35612 · (256) 232-5017 · Fax (256) 230-0085
Phone(256) 232-5017
Fax(256) 230-0085
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPatricia P KingExecutive Director · (256) 232-5017
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2010
✔ NPI 1487657375 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 · 10240
405 S MARION ST, Athens, AL 35611
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Other Identifiers 2

MedicaidPIC1516EAL
Medicare PIN011516

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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 01D2065281

Hospice Of Limestone County · Athens, AL
Active · expires Sep 5, 2027
CLIA Number01D2065281
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 6, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 5, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMs. Jennifer Taylor
Laboratory Phone(256) 232-5017
Laboratory LocationHospice Of Limestone County405 S Marion St, Athens, AL 35611
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 Hospice Of Limestone County (CMS certification number 011516), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice Of Limestone County

Hospice · Athens, AL
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number011516
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 9, 1989
Average Daily Census30patients per day on average
Location405 South Marion StreetAthens, AL 35611 · Limestone County
Phone(256) 232-5017
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
Home88%
Assisted living facility1%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility9%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
27%
Patients with dementia
18%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
20%
Patients with respiratory disease
9%
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
197 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
197 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
197 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
87 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
197 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
127 patient stays
98.4%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
51 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
197 patient stays
98.5%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
245 patient stays
74.7%
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 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 34
42.8%
Early live discharges
National percentile 25
2.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 25
30%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 90
17.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 69
2.5%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 32
$13,659
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 42
11.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 49
7.9%
Visits near death
National percentile 17
82.5%
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 Hospice Of Limestone County, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Of Limestone County, Inc is 1487657375. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005.

Where is Hospice Of Limestone County, Inc located?

Hospice Of Limestone County, Inc is located at 405 S Marion St, Athens, AL 35611. The listed phone number is (256) 232-5017.

What is Hospice Of Limestone County, Inc's specialty?

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

Does Hospice Of Limestone County, Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D2065281) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 5, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hospice Of Limestone County, Inc a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice Of Limestone County is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011516), certified since February 9, 1989.

What insurance does Hospice Of Limestone County, Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Hospice Of Limestone County, 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 Hospice Of Limestone County, Inc was last updated on February 4, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.