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LEGACY HOSPICE, LLC
NPI 1639152689
Hospice Care, Community Based in Tyler, TX

Active since November 23, 2005CLIA 45D1015408 · Waiver
6770 OLD JACKSONVILLE HWY STE 103, TYLER, TX 75703(903) 509-3015(903) 509-5971 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2026, May 7, 2026, Sep 19, 2025 and 8 more (11 updates tracked since 2018).

About Legacy Hospice, Llc NPPES

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

LEGACY HOSPICE, LLC (NPI 1639152689), doing business as Choice Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Tyler, Texas and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 29, 2027, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and lists Katie Sandlin, Executive Director Of Compliance, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639152689
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameLEGACY HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address6770 OLD JACKSONVILLE HWY STE 103Tyler, TX 75703-0576
Mailing Address6770 Old Jacksonville Hwy Ste 103Tyler, TX 75703-0576 · (903) 509-3015 · Fax (903) 509-5971
Phone(903) 509-3015
Fax(903) 509-5971
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKatie SandlinExecutive Director Of Compliance · (903) 714-3439
Enumeration DateNovember 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 202611 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1639152689 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 008563
6770 OLD JACKSONVILLE HWY STE 103, Tyler, TX 75703
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsChoice Hospice

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1514 N Sycamore StPalestine, TX 75801-2848 · Phone (903) 480-9911 · Fax (877) 850-5080
Location 2601 Airport Rd Ste 102ASulphur Springs, TX 75482-2009 · Phone (903) 335-8901 · Fax (903) 335-8904
Location 3107 W Hoyt Dr Ste 101CLongview, TX 75601-3614 · Phone (903) 677-1566 · Fax (903) 509-5971

Other Identifiers 3

Other015333TX · State License
Medicaid1012299TX
Other015333TX · State Hhsc License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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 45D1015408

Legacy Hospice, LLC Dba Choice Hospice · Tyler, TX
Active · expires Jul 29, 2027
CLIA Number45D1015408
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateJuly 30, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 29, 2027
Laboratory DirectorChrista Reynolds
Laboratory Phone(903) 509-3015
Laboratory LocationLegacy Hospice, LLC Dba Choice Hospice6770 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Suite 102A, Tyler, TX 75703
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 Legacy Hospice (CMS certification number 451740), from CMS Care Compare.

Legacy Hospice

Hospice · Tyler, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number451740
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 18, 2003
Average Daily Census96patients per day on average
Location6760 Old Jacksonville Hwy; Suite 102Tyler, TX 75703 · Smith County
Phone(903) 509-3015
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
Home36%
Assisted living facility20%
Nursing facility38%
Skilled nursing facility3%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
14%
Patients with dementia
25%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
17%
Patients with respiratory disease
13%
Patients with stroke
8%
Patients with other conditions
5%
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
422 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
422 patient stays
97.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
422 patient stays
91.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
226 patient stays
95.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
422 patient stays
98.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
254 patient stays
94.1%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
154 patient stays
99.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
422 patient stays
82.9%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
460 patient stays
62%
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 82
0.5%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 74
71.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 61
7.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 22
28.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 33
3.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 82
3.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 23
$12,165
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 24
9.9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 72
10.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 52
93.5%
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.

SHELBY CALDWELL RN
Nurse Practitioner
6770 OLD JACKSONVILLE HWY STE 103
TYLER, TX 75703
Smith County (903) 944-7989
MENDY SLIGAR BAXTER NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
6770 OLD JACKSONVILLE HWY STE 103
TYLER, TX 75703
Smith County (903) 944-7989

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 Legacy Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Legacy Hospice, LLC is 1639152689. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 23, 2005. The provider is doing business as Choice Hospice.

Where is Legacy Hospice, LLC located?

Legacy Hospice, LLC is located at 6770 Old Jacksonville Hwy Ste 103, Tyler, TX 75703. The listed phone number is (903) 509-3015.

What is Legacy Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Legacy Hospice, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D1015408) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 29, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Legacy Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Legacy Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 451740), certified since November 18, 2003.

What insurance does Legacy Hospice, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Legacy 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 Legacy Hospice, LLC was last updated on August 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 days 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.