HOSPICE
NPI 1689755548
Hospice Care, Community Based in Ocean Springs, MS

Q: What is Singing River Health System's NPI number?

The NPI number for Singing River Health System is 1689755548. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006. The provider is doing business as Hospice.

Q: What is Singing River Health System's specialty?

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

Active since October 18, 2006

1121 OCEAN SPRINGS RD, OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564(228) 818-2160(228) 872-7768 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 19, 2020, Aug 17, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Hospice NPPES

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

HOSPICE (NPI 1689755548) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists Lee Bond, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689755548

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy251G00000X

Legal Business NameSINGING RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM

Location Address1121 OCEAN SPRINGS RDOcean Springs, MS 39564-3421

Mailing Address2101 Highway 90Gautier, MS 39553-5340 · (228) 497-2400

Phone(228) 818-2160

Fax(228) 872-7768

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialLee BondCeo · (228) 809-2074

Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1689755548 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies

Taxonomy Code251G00000X

1121 OCEAN SPRINGS RD, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHospice

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid00770034MS

Other000070009MS · Blue Cross Of Ms

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 Hospice Of Light (CMS certification number 251518), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice Of Light

Hospice · Ocean Springs, MS

OwnershipGovernment

CMS Certification Number251518

CMS RegionRegion 4

Medicare-Certified SinceApril 18, 1994

Average Daily Census67patients per day on average

Location1121 Ocean Springs RoadOcean Springs, MS 39564 · Jackson County

Phone(228) 818-2160

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

Home

95%

Assisted living facility

Skilled nursing facility

Inpatient hospital

Patients with cancer

27%

Patients with dementia

12%

Patients with circulatory or heart disease

21%

Patients with respiratory disease

Patients with stroke

Patients with other conditions

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

408 patient stays

100%

Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)

408 patient stays

99.8%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening

408 patient stays

95.3%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment

290 patient stays

97.2%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening

408 patient stays

95.8%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment

286 patient stays

99.7%

Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen

97 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure

408 patient stays

88.7%

Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life

428 patient stays

62.4%

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 92

1.8%

Gaps in nursing visits

National percentile 15

25%

Early live discharges

National percentile 85

11.9%

Late live discharges

National percentile 22

28.8%

Burdensome transitions, Type 1

National percentile 75

11.9%

Burdensome transitions, Type 2

National percentile 57

1.7%

Per-beneficiary spending

National percentile 9

$8,946

Nurse care minutes per routine home care days

National percentile 62

13.4 minutes

Skilled nursing minutes on weekends

National percentile 43

7.4%

Visits near death

National percentile 53

93.6%

Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

PATTERSON PHARMACY INC.

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies

1121 OCEAN SPRINGS RD
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564

Jackson County (228) 875-0158

PATTERSONS PHARMACY CO INC

Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)

1121 OCEAN SPRINGS RD
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564

Jackson County (228) 875-0158

P.E.B. INC

Pharmacy (Compounding Pharmacy)

1121 OCEAN SPRINGS RD
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564

Jackson County (228) 875-0158

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 Singing River Health System's NPI number?

The NPI number for Singing River Health System is 1689755548. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006. The provider is doing business as Hospice.

Where is Singing River Health System located?

Singing River Health System is located at 1121 Ocean Springs Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. The listed phone number is (228) 818-2160.

What is Singing River Health System's specialty?

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

Is Singing River Health System a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice Of Light is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 251518), certified since April 18, 1994.

What insurance does Singing River Health System accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 3 other insurers list Singing River Health System 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 Singing River Health System was last updated on February 19, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.