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APPALACHIAN HOSPICE CARE, INC.
NPI 1518927334
Hospice Care, Community Based in Pikeville, KY

Active since March 24, 2006CLIA 18D2209029 · Waiver
1414 S MAYO TRL, PIKEVILLE, KY 41501(606) 432-2112(606) 432-4631 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 7, 2021, Sep 10, 2021, Apr 15, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Appalachian Hospice Care, Inc. NPPES

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

APPALACHIAN HOSPICE CARE, INC. (NPI 1518927334) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Pikeville, Kentucky and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 19, 2028 and lists Sharon A. Branham, Pres/ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518927334
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameAPPALACHIAN HOSPICE CARE, INC.
Location Address1414 S MAYO TRLPikeville, KY 41501-2206
Mailing Address1414 S Mayo TrlPikeville, KY 41501-2206 · (606) 432-2112 · Fax (606) 432-4631
Phone(606) 432-2112
Fax(606) 432-4631
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSharon A. BranhamPres/ceo · (606) 432-2112
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 7, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1518927334 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 400031
Also ListedHome HealthTaxonomy 251E00000X
1414 S MAYO TRL, Pikeville, KY 41501
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Other Identifiers 4

Other000000054875KY · Bc/bs
Other611828KY · Well Care
Medicaid44098014KY
Other070003100KY · Black Lung

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 18D2209029

Appalachian Hospice Care, Inc · Pikeville, KY
Active · expires Feb 19, 2028
CLIA Number18D2209029
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 20, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 19, 2028
Laboratory DirectorMs. Sharon A. Branham
Laboratory Phone(606) 432-2112
Laboratory LocationAppalachian Hospice Care, Inc1414 South Mayo Trail, Pikeville, KY 41501
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Appalachian Hospice Care (CMS certification number 181524), from CMS Care Compare.

Appalachian Hospice Care

Hospice · Pikeville, KY
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number181524
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceApril 25, 1991
Average Daily Census41patients per day on average
Location1414 South Mayo TrailPikeville, KY 41501 · Pike County
Phone(606) 432-2112
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
Home94%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility5%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
27%
Patients with dementia
18%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
16%
Patients with respiratory disease
14%
Patients with stroke
5%
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
227 patient stays
99.6%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
227 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
227 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
129 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
227 patient stays
97.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
111 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
55 patient stays
98.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
227 patient stays
96%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
231 patient stays
83.1%
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.
8/10
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 4
9.4%
Early live discharges
National percentile 95
16.7%
Late live discharges
National percentile 33
33.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 38
4.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 93
6.1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 23
$12,076
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 40
11.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 12
4.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 93
99.3%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

HOME CARE HEALTH SERVICES INC
Home Health
1414 S MAYO TRL
PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
Pike County (606) 432-2111
HOME CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Home Health
1414 S MAYO TRL
PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
Pike County (606) 432-2111

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 Appalachian Hospice Care, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Appalachian Hospice Care, Inc. is 1518927334. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2006.

Where is Appalachian Hospice Care, Inc. located?

Appalachian Hospice Care, Inc. is located at 1414 S Mayo Trl, Pikeville, KY 41501. The listed phone number is (606) 432-2112.

What is Appalachian Hospice Care, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does Appalachian Hospice Care, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 18D2209029) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 19, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Appalachian Hospice Care, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Appalachian Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 181524), certified since April 25, 1991.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Appalachian Hospice Care, Inc. was last updated on December 7, 2021. 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.