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ACG HOSPICE
NPI 1649279050
Hospice Care, Community Based in Gardendale, AL

Active since July 18, 2005CLIA 01D1004278 · Waiver
651 MAIN ST STE 159, GARDENDALE, AL 35071(205) 583-4673(205) 316-2833 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 1, 2023, Aug 31, 2023, Jul 14, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Acg Hospice NPPES

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

ACG HOSPICE (NPI 1649279050) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Gardendale, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 10, 2027 and lists Pamela Duncan, Cco, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649279050
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOPE HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address651 MAIN ST STE 159Gardendale, AL 35071-2793
Mailing Address187 N Church St Ste 201Spartanburg, SC 29306-5154 · (800) 932-2738 · Fax (888) 847-9306
Phone(205) 583-4673
Fax(205) 316-2833
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPamela DuncanCco · (800) 932-2738
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 1, 2023
✔ NPI 1649279050 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 10231
651 MAIN ST STE 159, Gardendale, AL 35071
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAcg Hospice

Other Identifiers 2

Other012-433AL · Bluecross Blueshield
MedicaidPIC1591EAL

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 01D1004278

Dba Acg Hospice Hope Hospice, LLC · Gardendale, AL
Active · expires Jun 10, 2027
CLIA Number01D1004278
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateJune 11, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJune 10, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMichelle Harden
Laboratory Phone(205) 583-4673
Laboratory LocationDba Acg Hospice Hope Hospice, LLC651 Main Street, Gardendale, AL 35071
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 Acg Hospice-Gardendale (CMS certification number 011591), from CMS Care Compare.

Acg Hospice-Gardendale

Hospice · Gardendale, AL
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number011591
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceOctober 2, 2002
Average Daily Census52patients per day on average
Location651 Main Street, Ste 159Gardendale, AL 35071 · Jefferson County
Phone(205) 583-4673
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 facility13%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
50%
Patients with dementia
7%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
15%
Patients with respiratory disease
5%
Patients with stroke
8%
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
287 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
287 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
287 patient stays
98.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
138 patient stays
99.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
287 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
214 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
67 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
287 patient stays
98.3%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
359 patient stays
80.8%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 10
20.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 55
6.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 35
34.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 87
15.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 78
3.3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 43
$15,409
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 66
13.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 37
6.9%
Visits near death
National percentile 90
98.5%
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 Hope Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hope Hospice, LLC is 1649279050. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2005. The provider is doing business as Acg Hospice.

Where is Hope Hospice, LLC located?

Hope Hospice, LLC is located at 651 Main St Ste 159, Gardendale, AL 35071. The listed phone number is (205) 583-4673.

What is Hope Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Hope Hospice, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D1004278) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 10, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hope Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Acg Hospice-Gardendale is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011591), certified since October 2, 2002.

What insurance does Hope Hospice, 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 list Hope 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 Hope Hospice, LLC was last updated on November 1, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.