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HOSPICE COMPASSUS - LAFAYETTE
NPI 1760603070
Hospice Care, Community Based in Lafayette, LA

Active since May 02, 2007
1018 HARDING ST STE 207, LAFAYETTE, LA 70503(337) 235-8690(337) 235-8789 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 18, 2020, May 19, 2020, Aug 27, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Hospice Compassus - Lafayette NPPES

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

HOSPICE COMPASSUS - LAFAYETTE (NPI 1760603070) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Lafayette, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization lists Russell Adkins, Svp General Counsel, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760603070
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE CARE OF LOUISIANA, LLC
Location Address1018 HARDING ST STE 207Lafayette, LA 70503-2400
Mailing Address10 Cadillac Dr, Suite 400Brentwood, TN 37027-5078 · (615) 425-5407 · Fax (615) 373-4457
Phone(337) 235-8690
Fax(337) 235-8789
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRussell AdkinsSvp General Counsel · (615) 309-5668
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 18, 2020
✔ NPI 1760603070 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · PENDING
1018 HARDING ST STE 207, Lafayette, LA 70503
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHospice Compassus - Lafayette

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1030961LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Hospice Compassus - Lafayette is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Hospice Compassus - Lafayette, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Amy Biggerstaff
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1265110068
500 W UNIVERSITY AVE
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 549-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare95 mi
Kenneth Smith, M.D.
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1356310650
4200 HOUMA BLVD FL 3
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 503-5205
✔ PECOS111 mi
April Haydel, NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1184902736
4204 HOUMA BLVD FL 2
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 883-2968
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare111 mi
Kryshonda Alleyne, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1043613961
4401 S CLAIBORNE AVE
New Orleans, LA 70125
(866) 389-2727
✔ PECOS116 mi
Toya Smith, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1114485877
2000 CANAL ST
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 702-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare117 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Hospice Compassus - Lafayette (CMS certification number 191650), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice Compassus - Lafayette

Hospice · Lafayette, LA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number191650
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceOctober 26, 2007
Average Daily Census39patients per day on average
Location1018 Harding Street, Ste 207Lafayette, LA 70503 · Lafayette County
Phone(337) 235-8690
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
Home53%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility46%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
26%
Patients with dementia
21%
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
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
24 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
88 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
32 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
88 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
83 patient stays
66.3%
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 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 65
65.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 80
10.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 64
44.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 60
8.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 97
8.5%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 72
$20,850
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 40
11.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 58
8.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 38
91.2%
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 Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC is 1760603070. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2007. The provider is doing business as Hospice Compassus - Lafayette.

Where is Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC located?

Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC is located at 1018 Harding St Ste 207, Lafayette, LA 70503. The listed phone number is (337) 235-8690.

What is Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (4) and Hospice/Palliative Care (1). Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice Compassus - Lafayette is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 191650), certified since October 26, 2007.

What insurance does Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Hospice Care Of Louisiana, 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 Hospice Care Of Louisiana, LLC was last updated on December 18, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.