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ALABAMA HOSPICE OF THE SHOALS
NPI 1629376918
Hospice Care, Community Based in Tuscumbia, AL

Active since March 10, 2011CLIA 01D1038013 · Waiver
1404 E AVALON AVE, SUITE C, TUSCUMBIA, AL 35674(256) 314-1204(256) 314-1206 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 24, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 24, 2020, Oct 7, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Alabama Hospice Of The Shoals NPPES

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

ALABAMA HOSPICE OF THE SHOALS (NPI 1629376918) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Tuscumbia, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 8, 2027 and lists Nicholas Gachassin, Secretary / Treasurer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629376918
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameLHCG XXIX LLC
Location Address1404 E AVALON AVE, SUITE CTuscumbia, AL 35674-1773
Mailing AddressPo Box 51266Lafayette, LA 70505-1266 · (337) 233-1307 · Fax (337) 233-5764
Phone(256) 314-1204
Fax(256) 314-1206
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNicholas GachassinSecretary / Treasurer · (337) 233-1307
Enumeration DateMarch 10, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 24, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 24, 2020
✔ NPI 1629376918 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
1404 E AVALON AVE, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAlabama Hospice Of The Shoals

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid129891AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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 01D1038013

Lhcg Xxix Dba Alabama Hospice Of The Shoals · Tuscumbia, AL
Active · expires Mar 8, 2027
CLIA Number01D1038013
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMarch 9, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMarch 8, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMichelle L. Adams
Laboratory Phone(256) 314-1204
Laboratory LocationLhcg Xxix Dba Alabama Hospice Of The Shoals1404 East Avalon Avenue Suite C, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
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 Alabama Hospice Of The Shoals (CMS certification number 011632), from CMS Care Compare.

Alabama Hospice Of The Shoals

Hospice · Tuscumbia, AL
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number011632
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceOctober 20, 2005
Average Daily Census25patients per day on average
Location1404 East Avalon Avenue, Suite CTuscumbia, AL 35674 · Colbert County
Phone(256) 314-1204
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
Home86%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility11%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
28%
Patients with dementia
9%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
26%
Patients with respiratory disease
13%
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
131 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
131 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
131 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
86 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
131 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
82 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
21 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
131 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
119 patient stays
78.2%
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 86
0.8%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 18
29.4%
Early live discharges
National percentile 63
7.7%
Late live discharges
National percentile 42
36.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 86
15.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 92
5.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 30
$13,352
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 70
14.3 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 19
5.4%
Visits near death
National percentile 68
95.5%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

G.KNIGHT INC DBA SHOALS PHARMACY
Pharmacy
1404 E AVALON AVE
TUSCUMBIA, AL 35674
Colbert County (256) 389-9800
DR. JAVAR MYATT-JONES M.D.
Family Medicine
1404 E AVALON AVE
TUSCUMBIA, AL 35674
Colbert County (256) 381-5507
ANITA C. MCDONALD CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1404 E AVALON AVE, WING B
TUSCUMBIA, AL 35674
Colbert County (256) 383-4473
DRAYER PHYSICAL THERAPY-ALABAMA LLC
Physical Therapist
1404 E AVALON AVE, SUITE B2
TUSCUMBIA, AL 35674
Colbert County (717) 220-2100
CRYSTAL ELAINE MYATT-JONES
Counselor (Mental Health)
1404 E AVALON AVE
TUSCUMBIA, AL 35674
Colbert County (256) 381-5507
SHOALS MEDICAL CLINIC, PC
Family Medicine
1404 E AVALON AVE, SUITE B-00
TUSCUMBIA, AL 35674
Colbert County (256) 381-5234
DR. ROGER LEE KENNEDY JR. PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
1404 E AVALON AVE
TUSCUMBIA, AL 35674
Colbert County (256) 389-9800
DR. CARLOS AUGUSTO LIOTTA MD
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
1404 E AVALON AVE, SUITE A
TUSCUMBIA, AL 35674
Colbert County (256) 381-5597

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 Lhcg Xxix LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lhcg Xxix LLC is 1629376918. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2011. The provider is doing business as Alabama Hospice Of The Shoals.

Where is Lhcg Xxix LLC located?

Lhcg Xxix LLC is located at 1404 E Avalon Ave Suite C, Tuscumbia, AL 35674. The listed phone number is (256) 314-1204.

What is Lhcg Xxix LLC's specialty?

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

Does Lhcg Xxix LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D1038013) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 8, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Lhcg Xxix LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Alabama Hospice Of The Shoals is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011632), certified since October 20, 2005.

What insurance does Lhcg Xxix LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and 2 other insurers list Lhcg Xxix 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 Lhcg Xxix LLC was last updated on November 24, 2020. 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.