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HOSPICE COMPASSUS - MONROE
NPI 1548293285
Hospice Care, Community Based in Monroe, LA

Active since July 08, 2006CLIA 19D0965178 · Waiver
2003 TOWER DR UNIT B, MONROE, LA 71201(318) 322-0062(866) 326-1254 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Hospice Compassus - Monroe NPPES

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

HOSPICE COMPASSUS - MONROE (NPI 1548293285) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Monroe, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 13, 2027 and lists Russell Adkins, Svp General Counsel, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548293285
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE CARE OF LOUISIANA, LLC
Location Address2003 TOWER DR UNIT BMonroe, LA 71201-5035
Mailing Address10 Cadillac Dr, Suite 400Brentwood, TN 37027-5078 · (615) 425-5407 · Fax (615) 373-4457
Phone(318) 322-0062
Fax(866) 326-1254
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRussell AdkinsSvp General Counsel · (615) 309-5668
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 30, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 30, 2024
✔ NPI 1548293285 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 120
2003 TOWER DR UNIT B, Monroe, LA 71201
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHospice Compassus - Monroe

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 Superior HealthPlan and more.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)

Hospice Compassus - Monroe is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Hospice Compassus - Monroe, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Amy Biggerstaff
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1265110068
500 W UNIVERSITY AVE
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 549-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare169 mi
Kenneth Smith, M.D.
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1356310650
4200 HOUMA BLVD FL 3
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 503-5205
✔ PECOS207 mi
April Haydel, NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1184902736
4204 HOUMA BLVD FL 2
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 883-2968
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare207 mi
Toya Smith, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1114485877
2000 CANAL ST
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 702-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare214 mi
Kryshonda Alleyne, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1043613961
4401 S CLAIBORNE AVE
New Orleans, LA 70125
(866) 389-2727
✔ PECOS214 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 19D0965178

Hospice Compassus - Monroe · Monroe, LA
Active · expires Sep 13, 2027
CLIA Number19D0965178
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 14, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 13, 2027
Laboratory DirectorShamia Banks
Laboratory Phone(318) 322-0062
Laboratory LocationHospice Compassus - Monroe2003 Tower Drive, Unit B, Monroe, LA 71201
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 Compassus -Monroe (CMS certification number 191553), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice Compassus -Monroe

Hospice · Monroe, LA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number191553
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 17, 1999
Average Daily Census39patients per day on average
Location2213 Justice AvenueMonroe, LA 71201 · Ouachita County
Phone(318) 322-0062
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
Home48%
Assisted living facility3%
Nursing facility48%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
28%
Patients with dementia
20%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
19%
Patients with respiratory disease
7%
Patients with stroke
7%
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
229 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
229 patient stays
99.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
229 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
117 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
229 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
87 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
54 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
229 patient stays
98.7%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
171 patient stays
66.7%
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.
10/10
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 47
53.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 83
11.4%
Late live discharges
National percentile 25
30.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 88
16.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 82
3.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 26
$12,681
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 51
12.3 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 41
7.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 42
92%
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 Care Of Louisiana, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC is 1548293285. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2006. The provider is doing business as Hospice Compassus - Monroe.

Where is Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC located?

Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC is located at 2003 Tower Dr Unit B, Monroe, LA 71201. The listed phone number is (318) 322-0062.

What is Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Hospice Care Of Louisiana, 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) and Hospice/Palliative Care (1). Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D0965178) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 13, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice Compassus -Monroe is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 191553), certified since June 17, 1999.

What insurance does Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Hospice Care Of Louisiana, 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 Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC was last updated on May 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.