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AMEDISYS HOSPICE
NPI 1649271016
Hospice Care, Community Based in Lake Charles, LA

Active since August 09, 2005
4017 COMMON ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607(337) 562-3200(337) 478-9501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Amedisys Hospice NPPES

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

AMEDISYS HOSPICE (NPI 1649271016) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Lake Charles, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. The organization lists Paul B Kusserow, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649271016
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameAMEDISYS HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address4017 COMMON STLake Charles, LA 70607-2942
Mailing Address3854 American Way, Suite ABaton Rouge, LA 70816-4013 · (225) 292-2031 · Fax (225) 295-9678
Phone(337) 562-3200
Fax(337) 478-9501
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPaul B KusserowPresident · (225) 292-2031
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 2016
✔ NPI 1649271016 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 2203781671✔ Licensed in LA · 2203781123
4017 COMMON ST, Lake Charles, LA 70607
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAmedisys Hospice

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare OSCAR/certification191534
Medicaid1580732LA

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 Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Amedisys Hospice (CMS certification number 191534), from CMS Care Compare.

Amedisys Hospice

Hospice · Lake Charles, LA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number191534
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceMay 23, 1995
Average Daily Census43patients per day on average
Location4017 Common StreetLake Charles, LA 70607 · Calcasieu County
Phone(337) 562-3200
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
Home71%
Assisted living facility10%
Nursing facility17%
Inpatient hospital0%
Patients with cancer
19%
Patients with dementia
30%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
13%
Patients with respiratory disease
10%
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
210 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
210 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
210 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
105 patient stays
97.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
210 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
150 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
40 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
210 patient stays
98.6%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
237 patient stays
76.4%
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 75
71.9%
Early live discharges
National percentile 43
5.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 60
42.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 64
9.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 48
1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 63
$18,948
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 22
9.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 72
10.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 72
96%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

SENESCENCE LLC
Hospice Care, Community Based
4017 COMMON ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607
Calcasieu Parish (318) 240-8515

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 Amedisys Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amedisys Hospice, LLC is 1649271016. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2005. The provider is doing business as Amedisys Hospice.

Where is Amedisys Hospice, LLC located?

Amedisys Hospice, LLC is located at 4017 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70607. The listed phone number is (337) 562-3200.

What is Amedisys Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Amedisys Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Amedisys Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 191534), certified since May 23, 1995.

What insurance does Amedisys Hospice, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Amedisys 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 Amedisys Hospice, LLC was last updated on October 3, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.