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VISITING NURSE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
NPI 1760447551
Hospice Care, Community Based in Marietta, GA

Active since April 18, 2006CLIA 11D2125724 · Waiver
1165 NORTHCHASE PKWY SE STE 400, MARIETTA, GA 30067(404) 869-3000(404) 215-6007 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 16, 2023, Aug 4, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. NPPES

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

VISITING NURSE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. (NPI 1760447551), doing business as Hospice Atlanta, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Marietta, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 12, 2027, maintains a secondary practice location in Atlanta, and lists Dorothy Davis, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760447551
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameVISITING NURSE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Location Address1165 NORTHCHASE PKWY SE STE 400Marietta, GA 30067-6480
Mailing Address1 Ravinia Dr Ste 1430Atlanta, GA 30346-2173 · (404) 869-3000 · Fax (404) 215-6007
Phone(404) 869-3000
Fax(404) 215-6007
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDorothy DavisCeo · (404) 215-6000
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1760447551 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
1165 NORTHCHASE PKWY SE STE 400, Marietta, GA 30067
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHospice Atlanta

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1100 Hartsfield Center Pkwy Ste 140Atlanta, GA 30354-1390 · Phone (404) 869-3000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00459478AGA

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 11D2125724

Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc · Atlanta, GA
Active · expires Feb 12, 2027
CLIA Number11D2125724
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 13, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 12, 2027
Laboratory DirectorNancy Mauldin
Laboratory Phone(404) 869-3000
Laboratory LocationVisiting Nurse Health System, Inc1244 Park Vista Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
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 Hospice Atlanta (CMS certification number 111508), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice Atlanta

Hospice · Atlanta, GA
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number111508
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 15, 1983
Average Daily Census105patients per day on average
Location5775 Glenridge Dr, Suite E200Atlanta, GA 30328 · Fulton County
Phone(404) 869-3060
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
Home83%
Assisted living facility15%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Patients with cancer
22%
Patients with dementia
32%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
12%
Patients with respiratory disease
4%
Patients with stroke
7%
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
429 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
429 patient stays
98.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
429 patient stays
97.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
193 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
429 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
157 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
64 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
429 patient stays
96.5%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
473 patient stays
59.6%
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 79
74.4%
Early live discharges
National percentile 59
7.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 57
42.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 84
14.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 57
1.7%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 71
$20,522
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 26
10.1 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 43
7.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 33
89.9%
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.

VISITING NURSE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1165 NORTHCHASE PKWY SE STE 400
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Cobb County (404) 215-6000
VISITING NURSE HEALTH SYSTEM
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
1165 NORTHCHASE PKWY SE STE 400
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Cobb County (404) 222-2417
VISITING NURSE HEALTH SYSTEM, INC
Home Health
1165 NORTHCHASE PKWY SE STE 400
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Cobb County (404) 215-6000

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 Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. is 1760447551. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2006. The provider is doing business as Hospice Atlanta.

Where is Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. located?

Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. is located at 1165 Northchase Pkwy SE Ste 400, Marietta, GA 30067. The listed phone number is (404) 869-3000.

What is Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D2125724) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 12, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice Atlanta is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 111508), certified since December 15, 1983.

What insurance does Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. 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 Visiting Nurse Health System, Inc. was last updated on July 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.