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APPALACHIAN HOSPICE LLC
NPI 1790494334
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Blairsville, GA

Active since November 22, 2022
1346 PAT HARALSON DR, BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512(706) 781-0924(706) 781-3406 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 22, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Appalachian Hospice Llc NPPES

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

APPALACHIAN HOSPICE LLC (NPI 1790494334), doing business as Appalachian Palliative Care, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice and palliative medicine in Blairsville, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since November 2022. The organization lists Gary W Rasmussen, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790494334
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Legal Business NameAPPALACHIAN HOSPICE LLC
Location Address1346 PAT HARALSON DRBlairsville, GA 30512-8410
Mailing Address1346 Pat Haralson DrBlairsville, GA 30512-8410 · (706) 781-0924 · Fax (706) 781-3406
Phone(706) 781-0924
Fax(706) 781-3406
Organization SubpartYes
Authorized OfficialGary W RasmussenPresident · (706) 781-0924
Enumeration DateNovember 22, 2022
NPPES CertifiedNovember 22, 2022
✔ NPI 1790494334 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
1346 PAT HARALSON DR, Blairsville, GA 30512
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAppalachian Palliative Care

Other Identifiers 1

OtherHSPC001454GA · Hospice Permit

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Appalachian Hospice Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

8

Medicare enrollment records show 8 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Appalachian Hospice LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (8)

Melanie Rivers, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235994757
103 CHURCH ST
Hiawassee, GA 30546
(706) 896-5858
✔ PECOS13 mi
Allison Brice, NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1033827811
32 BLACK BEAR RDG
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
(912) 850-7954
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Gina Feriola
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1053909648
5190 INDIAN CIR
Gainesville, GA 30506
(941) 830-0031
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare36 mi
Susan Irick, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1407891518
1475 JESSE JEWELL PKWY NE STE 300
Gainesville, GA 30501
(678) 430-3110
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare41 mi
Rebekah Ketterman
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1255923637
961 GREEN ST NW
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 534-0656
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare41 mi
Ginger Swilley, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1821406190
715 QUEEN CITY PKWY
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 297-1970
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare42 mi
Crystal Morris, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1598857310
887 W MARIETTA ST NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
(888) 772-0076
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare80 mi
Melissa Byers, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1154712180
1230 CREIGHTON RD
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 477-5586
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare356 mi

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

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 Appalachian Hospice LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Appalachian Hospice LLC is 1790494334. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 22, 2022. The provider is doing business as Appalachian Palliative Care.

Where is Appalachian Hospice LLC located?

Appalachian Hospice LLC is located at 1346 Pat Haralson Dr, Blairsville, GA 30512. The listed phone number is (706) 781-0924.

What is Appalachian Hospice LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Appalachian Hospice LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Appalachian Hospice LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Appalachian Hospice LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 8 clinicians, all in Nurse Practitioner, reassign their Medicare billing to Appalachian Hospice 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Appalachian Hospice LLC was last updated on November 22, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.