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ACG HOSPICE
NPI 1578704094
Hospice Care, Community Based in Andalusia, AL

Active since March 12, 2009CLIA 01D1096289 · Waiver
1015 SOUTH THREENOTCH STREET, ANDALUSIA, AL 36420(334) 222-7800(334) 222-7815 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Acg Hospice NPPES

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

ACG HOSPICE (NPI 1578704094) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Andalusia, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 1, 2027 and lists Pamela Duncan Owens, Cco, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578704094
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameFIRST CHOICE HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address1015 SOUTH THREENOTCH STREETAndalusia, AL 36420-0476
Mailing Address187 N Church St Ste 201187nSpartanburg, SC 29306-5105 · (800) 932-2738 · Fax (888) 847-9306
Phone(334) 222-7800
Fax(334) 222-7815
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPamela Duncan OwensCco · (800) 932-2738
Enumeration DateMarch 12, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 2024
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 4, 2024
✔ NPI 1578704094 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
1015 SOUTH THREENOTCH STREET, Andalusia, AL 36420
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAcg Hospice

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 01D1096289

First Choice Hospice, LLC Dba Acg Hospice · Andalusia, AL
Active · expires Mar 1, 2027
CLIA Number01D1096289
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMarch 2, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 1, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMs. Michelle Harden
Laboratory Phone(334) 222-7800
Laboratory LocationFirst Choice Hospice, LLC Dba Acg Hospice1015 S Three Notch Street, Andalusia, AL 36420
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 First Choice Hospice Andalusia (CMS certification number 011681), from CMS Care Compare.

First Choice Hospice Andalusia

Hospice · Andalusia, AL
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number011681
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 16, 2011
Average Daily Census9patients per day on average
Location1015 S Three Notch StAndalusia, AL 36420 · Covington County
Phone(334) 897-0650
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
Home100%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations0%
Patients with dementia
0%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
0%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
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.
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 32
41.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 19
0%
Late live discharges
National percentile 87
55.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 73
11.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 99
11.1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 53
$17,269
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 72
14.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 8
4%
Visits near death
National percentile 18
83.3%
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 First Choice Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for First Choice Hospice, LLC is 1578704094. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 12, 2009. The provider is doing business as Acg Hospice.

Where is First Choice Hospice, LLC located?

First Choice Hospice, LLC is located at 1015 South Threenotch Street, Andalusia, AL 36420. The listed phone number is (334) 222-7800.

What is First Choice Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Does First Choice Hospice, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D1096289) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 1, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is First Choice Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. First Choice Hospice Andalusia is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011681), certified since June 16, 2011.

What insurance does First Choice Hospice, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list First Choice Hospice, 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 First Choice Hospice, LLC was last updated on September 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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.