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GENTIVA
NPI 1720444177
Hospice Care, Community Based in Independence, OH

Active since January 14, 2016CLIA 36D2156631 · Waiver
4401 ROCKSIDE RD STE 214, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131(216) 642-1297(216) 642-1932 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 11, 2023, Jun 10, 2022, Nov 20, 2018 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2016).

About Gentiva NPPES

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

GENTIVA (NPI 1720444177) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Independence, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since January 2016. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 21, 2026 and lists Janet Combs, Vp Of Licensure, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720444177
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NamePEOPLEFIRST HOMECARE & HOSPICE OF OHIO, LLC
Location Address4401 ROCKSIDE RD STE 214Independence, OH 44131-2147
Mailing Address655 Brawley School Rd Ste 200Mooresville, NC 28117-9601 · (704) 664-2876 · Fax (704) 664-1306
Phone(216) 642-1297
Fax(216) 642-1932
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJanet CombsVp Of Licensure · (704) 662-1761
Enumeration DateJanuary 14, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 11, 20238 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 11, 2023
✔ NPI 1720444177 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 0219HSP
4401 ROCKSIDE RD STE 214, Independence, OH 44131
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGentiva

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0157693OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Molina Healthcare.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 36D2156631

Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Ohio, LLC · Independence, OH
Active · expires Oct 21, 2026
CLIA Number36D2156631
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateOctober 22, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 21, 2026
Laboratory DirectorKelly Sanders
Laboratory Phone(704) 662-0416
Laboratory LocationPeoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Ohio, LLC4401 Rockside Road Ste 214, Independence, OH 44131
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
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 361679), from CMS Care Compare.

Kindred Hospice

Hospice · Independence, OH
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number361679
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 18, 2014
Average Daily Census105patients per day on average
Location4401 Rockside Rd, Suite 214Independence, OH 44131 · Cuyahoga County
Phone(216) 642-1297
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
Home18%
Assisted living facility62%
Nursing facility1%
Skilled nursing facility17%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
11%
Patients with dementia
39%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
9%
Patients with respiratory disease
5%
Patients with stroke
19%
Patients with other conditions
6%
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
292 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
292 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
292 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
188 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
292 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
169 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
27 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
292 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
395 patient stays
75.9%
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 7
15.5%
Early live discharges
National percentile 60
7.3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 60
43.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 59
8.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 72
2.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 74
$21,304
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 69
14.1 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 60
8.8%
Visits near death
National percentile 62
94.8%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

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.

DR. JANET MARIE BUCCOLA M.D.
Internal Medicine
4401 ROCKSIDE RD STE 214
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
Cuyahoga County (330) 626-1113
MRS. SANDRA MARIE BRITT
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
4401 ROCKSIDE RD STE 214
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
Cuyahoga County (330) 626-1113
DR. MARY ANGELA MONTEMAYOR-RIVERA M.D.
Family Medicine
4401 ROCKSIDE RD STE 214
INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131
Cuyahoga County (513) 878-0907

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 Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Ohio, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Ohio, LLC is 1720444177. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 14, 2016. The provider is doing business as Gentiva.

Where is Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Ohio, LLC located?

Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Ohio, LLC is located at 4401 Rockside Rd Ste 214, Independence, OH 44131. The listed phone number is (216) 642-1297.

What is Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Ohio, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Ohio, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 36D2156631) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 21, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Ohio, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Kindred Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 361679), certified since March 18, 2014.

What insurance does Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Ohio, LLC accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Molina Healthcare list Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Ohio, 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 Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Ohio, LLC was last updated on January 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.