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HOSPICE OF SOUTH GEORGIA
NPI 1750331401
Hospice Care, Community Based in Valdosta, GA

Active since May 12, 2006CLIA 11D0981473 · Waiver
2263 PINEVIEW DR, VALDOSTA, GA 31602(229) 433-7000(229) 433-7025 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Hospice Of South Georgia NPPES

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

HOSPICE OF SOUTH GEORGIA (NPI 1750331401) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Valdosta, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through December 27, 2026 and lists Susan Bowden, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750331401
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTH GEORGIA HEALTH ALLIANCE DBA HOSPICE OF SOUTH GEORGIA
Location Address2263 PINEVIEW DRValdosta, GA 31602-7316
Mailing Address2263 Pineview DrValdosta, GA 31602-7316 · (229) 433-7000 · Fax (229) 433-7003
Phone(229) 433-7000
Fax(229) 433-7025
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialSusan BowdenExecutive Director · (229) 433-7000
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 2019
✔ NPI 1750331401 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 092031H
2263 PINEVIEW DR, Valdosta, GA 31602
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHospice Of South Georgia

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid000575462AGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, 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 11D0981473

Hospice Of South Ga · Valdosta, GA
Active · expires Dec 27, 2026
CLIA Number11D0981473
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateDecember 28, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 27, 2026
Laboratory DirectorSusan B. Cherry
Laboratory Phone(229) 249-4100
Laboratory LocationHospice Of South Ga2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address
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 Hospice Of South Georgia (CMS certification number 111531), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice Of South Georgia

Hospice · Valdosta, GA
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number111531
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 9, 1993
Average Daily Census100patients per day on average
Location2263 Pineview DriveValdosta, GA 31602 · Brooks County
Phone(229) 433-7000
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
Home69%
Assisted living facility22%
Skilled nursing facility3%
Inpatient hospice facility3%
Patients with cancer
27%
Patients with dementia
27%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
11%
Patients with respiratory disease
10%
Patients with stroke
7%
Patients with other conditions
3%
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
459 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
459 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
459 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
188 patient stays
79.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
459 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
259 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
83 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
459 patient stays
91.5%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
511 patient stays
54%
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 91
1.6%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 53
57.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 68
8.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 45
37.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 92
18.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 81
3.7%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 28
$12,995
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 99
31.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 95
19.5%
Visits near death
National percentile 39
91.3%
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.

MEREDITH EMILY DECESARE NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
2263 PINEVIEW DR
VALDOSTA, GA 31602
Lowndes County (229) 433-7000
RACHAEL LAUREN LUSTFELDT LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
2263 PINEVIEW DR
VALDOSTA, GA 31602
Lowndes County (229) 433-7000

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 South Georgia Health Alliance Dba Hospice Of South Georgia's NPI number?

The NPI number for South Georgia Health Alliance Dba Hospice Of South Georgia is 1750331401. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006. The provider is doing business as Hospice Of South Georgia.

Where is South Georgia Health Alliance Dba Hospice Of South Georgia located?

South Georgia Health Alliance Dba Hospice Of South Georgia is located at 2263 Pineview Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602. The listed phone number is (229) 433-7000.

What is South Georgia Health Alliance Dba Hospice Of South Georgia's specialty?

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

Does South Georgia Health Alliance Dba Hospice Of South Georgia hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D0981473) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 27, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is South Georgia Health Alliance Dba Hospice Of South Georgia a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice Of South Georgia is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 111531), certified since July 9, 1993.

What insurance does South Georgia Health Alliance Dba Hospice Of South Georgia accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list South Georgia Health Alliance Dba Hospice Of South Georgia 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 South Georgia Health Alliance Dba Hospice Of South Georgia was last updated on October 7, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.