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QUALITY FIRST HOME CARE INC.
NPI 1578514717
Home Health in Columbia, TN

Active since May 12, 2006
3/5
Patient Care Rating
500 S JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD STE A, COLUMBIA, TN 38401(931) 540-0062(931) 540-0061 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 19, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Quality First Home Care Inc. NPPES

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

QUALITY FIRST HOME CARE INC. (NPI 1578514717) is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in Columbia, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Robert A Wofford, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578514717
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251E00000X
Legal Business NameVOLUNTEER HOMECARE OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE INC.
Location Address500 S JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD STE AColumbia, TN 38401-4332
Mailing Address500 S James Campbell Blvd Ste AColumbia, TN 38401-4332 · (931) 540-0062 · Fax (931) 540-0061
Phone(931) 540-0062
Fax(931) 540-0061
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRobert A WoffordPresident · (901) 388-3000
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 19, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJuly 19, 2021
✔ NPI 1578514717 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251E00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 00000090
Definition
A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.
500 S JAMES CAMPBELL BLVD STE A, Columbia, TN 38401
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsQuality First Home Care Inc.

Other Identifiers 7

Other4022195TN · Bcbs
Other412291073Vanderbilt Hospital
Other310211200Us Dept Of Labor
Other4022195TN · Bcbs Fed
Other4022195TN · Tenncare Select
Medicaid0447184TN
Other003202Uhc Ppo

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.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 44D1002559

Volunteer Home Care Of Mid Tenn Inc Dba Quality First Home Care · Columbia, TN
Expired · Aug 8, 2026
CLIA Number44D1002559
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateAugust 9, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 8, 2026
Laboratory DirectorAnita Porter
Laboratory Phone(931) 540-0062
Laboratory LocationVolunteer Home Care Of Mid Tenn Inc Dba Quality First Home Care500 South James Campbell Blvd, Columbia, TN 38401
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
91 services39 patients
Urinalysis, manual test 81002
A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.
56 services34 patients
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 84443
A TSH blood test measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone in your body. This hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and regulates how your thyroid works. It's a simple procedure where a small amount of blood is drawn from your arm for analysis.
20 services13 patients
Cholesterol level 82465
A cholesterol level test is a blood test that helps evaluate your risk of heart disease. It measures the amount of different types of cholesterol in your blood, including "good" (HDL) and "bad" (LDL) cholesterol. High cholesterol can lead to blockages in your blood vessels, so regular testing is important for maintaining heart health.
14 services11 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
14 services11 patients

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Quality First Home Care (CMS certification number 447184), from CMS Care Compare.

Quality First Home Care

Home health agency · Columbia, TN
3.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number447184
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 23, 1982
Phone(931) 540-0062
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
99.7%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
87.8%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
88.1%
Patients who got better at bathing
89%
Patients whose breathing improved
88.8%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
91%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
64.5%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
98.7%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
100%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
1.6%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.4%
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
371 of 495 patient episodes · observed rate 74.95%
83.57% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
259 patient stays · observed rate 1.93%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.37% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 969 episodes
1.15
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 Volunteer Homecare Of Middle Tennessee Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Volunteer Homecare Of Middle Tennessee Inc. is 1578514717. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006. The provider is doing business as Quality First Home Care Inc..

Where is Volunteer Homecare Of Middle Tennessee Inc. located?

Volunteer Homecare Of Middle Tennessee Inc. is located at 500 S James Campbell Blvd Ste A, Columbia, TN 38401. The listed phone number is (931) 540-0062.

What is Volunteer Homecare Of Middle Tennessee Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Health with taxonomy code 251E00000X.

Is Volunteer Homecare Of Middle Tennessee Inc. a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Quality First Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since August 23, 1982.

What quality rating does Volunteer Homecare Of Middle Tennessee Inc. have?

CMS rates Quality First Home Care 3.5 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 Volunteer Homecare Of Middle Tennessee Inc. accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Volunteer Homecare Of Middle Tennessee 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 Volunteer Homecare Of Middle Tennessee Inc. was last updated on July 19, 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.