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COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF NORTHERN GEORGIA, LLC
NPI 1770898678
Hospice Care, Community Based in Athens, GA

Active since August 16, 2010CLIA 11D2012336 · Waiver
1061 DOWDY RD STE 206, ATHENS, GA 30606(609) 518-6814(609) 267-3499 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 6, 2026, Nov 10, 2025, Apr 29, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Georgia, Llc NPPES

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

COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF NORTHERN GEORGIA, LLC (NPI 1770898678), doing business as Amedisys Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Athens, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since August 2010. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 22, 2027 and lists Joshua L. Proffitt, President And Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770898678
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCOMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF NORTHERN GEORGIA, LLC
Location Address1061 DOWDY RD STE 206Athens, GA 30606-5700
Mailing Address3854 American Way Ste ABaton Rouge, LA 70816-4897 · (225) 292-2031 · Fax (225) 295-9678
Phone(609) 518-6814
Fax(609) 267-3499
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua L. ProffittPresident And Ceo · (617) 639-4092
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1770898678 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
1061 DOWDY RD STE 206, Athens, GA 30606
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAmedisys Hospice

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 11D2012336

Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Ga, LLC · Athens, GA
Active · expires Apr 22, 2027
CLIA Number11D2012336
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateApril 23, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 22, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDanielle Cimba
Laboratory Phone(706) 369-3550
Laboratory LocationCompassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Ga, LLC1061 Dowdy Road Suite 206, Athens, GA 30606
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 Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Ga, LLC (CMS certification number 111708), from CMS Care Compare.

Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Ga, LLC

Hospice · Athens, GA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number111708
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 23, 2011
Average Daily Census67patients per day on average
Location1061 Dowdy Road Suite 206Athens, GA 30606 · Oconee County
Phone(706) 369-3550
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
Home82%
Assisted living facility15%
Nursing facility1%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
26%
Patients with dementia
15%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
19%
Patients with respiratory disease
15%
Patients with stroke
4%
Patients with other conditions
5%
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
150 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
150 patient stays
96.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
150 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
72 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
150 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
74 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
150 patient stays
96.7%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
225 patient stays
66.7%
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 33
42%
Early live discharges
National percentile 28
3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 80
51.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 76
12.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 35
$14,069
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 63
13.5 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 63
9.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 62
94.8%
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 Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Georgia, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Georgia, LLC is 1770898678. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2010. The provider is doing business as Amedisys Hospice.

Where is Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Georgia, LLC located?

Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Georgia, LLC is located at 1061 Dowdy Rd Ste 206, Athens, GA 30606. The listed phone number is (609) 518-6814.

What is Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Georgia, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Georgia, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D2012336) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 22, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Georgia, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Ga, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 111708), certified since June 23, 2011.

What insurance does Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Georgia, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Georgia, 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 Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northern Georgia, LLC was last updated on April 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.