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GENTIVA
NPI 1720081409
Hospice Care, Community Based in Cookeville, TN

Active since May 24, 2005CLIA 44D2148636 · Waiver
750 E SPRING ST STE B1, COOKEVILLE, TN 38501(931) 528-5133(931) 372-0249 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 17, 2023, Oct 7, 2022, Nov 21, 2018 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Gentiva NPPES

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

GENTIVA (NPI 1720081409) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Cookeville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 14, 2028 and lists Janet Combs, Vp Of Licensure, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720081409
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameWIREGRASS HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address750 E SPRING ST STE B1Cookeville, TN 38501-4528
Mailing AddressPo Box 4060Mooresville, NC 28117-4060 · (704) 664-2876 · Fax (704) 664-1306
Phone(931) 528-5133
Fax(931) 372-0249
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJanet CombsVp Of Licensure · (704) 664-2876
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 20236 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1720081409 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
750 E SPRING ST STE B1, Cookeville, TN 38501
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGentiva

Other Identifiers 5

MedicaidQ019266TN
Other0133059Bluecrossblueshield
Other292638Federal Black Lung Prog
Medicaid0441520TN
Medicaid441520TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.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 44D2148636

Wiregrass Hospice, LLC Dba Gentiva · Cookeville, TN
Active · expires May 14, 2028
CLIA Number44D2148636
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMay 15, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMay 14, 2028
Laboratory DirectorSelece Beasley
Laboratory Phone(931) 528-5133
Laboratory LocationWiregrass Hospice, LLC Dba Gentiva750 E Spring St, Suite B-1, Cookeville, TN 38501
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 Kindred Hospice (CMS certification number 441520), from CMS Care Compare.

Kindred Hospice

Hospice · Cookeville, TN
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number441520
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 28, 1989
Average Daily Census42patients per day on average
Location750 E Spring St Ste B1Cookeville, TN 38501 · Putnam County
Phone(931) 528-5133
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
Home61%
Assisted living facility6%
Nursing facility19%
Skilled nursing facility12%
Patients with cancer
30%
Patients with dementia
21%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
15%
Patients with respiratory disease
9%
Patients with stroke
5%
Patients with other conditions
4%
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
340 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
340 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
340 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
211 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
340 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
233 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
78 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
340 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
417 patient stays
71.2%
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.
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 15
25.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 86
12.3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 14
24.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 21
1.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 71
2.7%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 18
$11,094
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 51
12.3 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 34
6.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 63
94.9%
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 Wiregrass Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wiregrass Hospice, LLC is 1720081409. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005. The provider is doing business as Gentiva.

Where is Wiregrass Hospice, LLC located?

Wiregrass Hospice, LLC is located at 750 E Spring St Ste B1, Cookeville, TN 38501. The listed phone number is (931) 528-5133.

What is Wiregrass Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Wiregrass Hospice, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 44D2148636) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 14, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Wiregrass Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Kindred Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 441520), certified since November 28, 1989.

What insurance does Wiregrass Hospice, LLC accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Wiregrass 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 Wiregrass Hospice, LLC was last updated on January 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.