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COMFORT CARE HOSPICE, LLC
NPI 1730144890
Hospice Care, Community Based in Pell City, AL

Active since April 19, 2006
2048 MARTIN ST S, PELL CITY, AL 35128(205) 813-0290(205) 813-0289 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Comfort Care Hospice, Llc NPPES

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

COMFORT CARE HOSPICE, LLC (NPI 1730144890), doing business as Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Pell City, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization lists Matthew Buckhalter, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730144890
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCOMFORT CARE HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address2048 MARTIN ST SPell City, AL 35128-2326
Mailing Address400 Interstate North Pkwy Se Ste 1600Atlanta, GA 30339-5047 · (470) 464-8000
Phone(205) 813-0290
Fax(205) 813-0289
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMatthew BuckhalterCfo · (470) 464-8000
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2025
✔ NPI 1730144890 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 · 10270
2048 MARTIN ST S, Pell City, AL 35128
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAveanna Hospice Of Pell City

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidPIC1617EAL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City (CMS certification number 011617), from CMS Care Compare.

Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City

Hospice · Pell City, AL
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number011617
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceApril 22, 2004
Average Daily Census22patients per day on average
Location2048 Martin Street SPell City, AL 35128 · St. Clair County
Phone(205) 813-0290
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
Home50%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility49%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Patients with cancer
18%
Patients with dementia
18%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
19%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
Patients with stroke
14%
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
88 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
88 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
88 patient stays
98.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
35 patient stays
97.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
88 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
53 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
88 patient stays
97.7%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
129 patient stays
84.5%
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.
9/10
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 1
3.9%
Early live discharges
National percentile 23
2.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 52
40.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 85
14.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 97
8.5%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 46
$16,026
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 79
15.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 67
9.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 93
99.3%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

ADRIENNE NICOLE SHAMBRAY CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2048 MARTIN ST S
PELL CITY, AL 35128
St. Clair County (205) 884-9000
PELL CITY URGENT CARE AND FAMILY MEDICINE
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
2048 MARTIN ST S
PELL CITY, AL 35128
St. Clair County (205) 884-9000

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 Comfort Care Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Comfort Care Hospice, LLC is 1730144890. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2006. The provider is doing business as Aveanna Hospice of Pell City.

Where is Comfort Care Hospice, LLC located?

Comfort Care Hospice, LLC is located at 2048 Martin St S, Pell City, AL 35128. The listed phone number is (205) 813-0290.

What is Comfort Care Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Comfort Care Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011617), certified since April 22, 2004.

What insurance does Comfort Care Hospice, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list Comfort Care 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 Comfort Care Hospice, LLC was last updated on January 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.