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HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY, INC.
NPI 1811978893
Hospice Care, Community Based in Decatur, AL

Active since November 08, 2005CLIA 01D1035208 · Waiver
240 JOHNSTON ST SE, DECATUR, AL 35601(256) 350-5585(256) 350-3769 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Hospice Of The Valley, Inc. NPPES

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

HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY, INC. (NPI 1811978893) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Decatur, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through December 22, 2026 and lists Debbie M. Heard, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811978893
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE OF THE VALLEY, INC.
Location Address240 JOHNSTON ST SEDecatur, AL 35601-2516
Mailing AddressP.o. Box 2745, 240 Johnston St. SeDecatur, AL 35602 · (256) 350-5585 · Fax (256) 350-3769
Phone(256) 350-5585
Fax(256) 350-3769
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDebbie M. HeardCeo · (256) 350-5585
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 2016
✔ NPI 1811978893 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 10261
240 JOHNSTON ST SE, Decatur, AL 35601
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN011511
MedicaidPIC1511EAL
Other010661AL · Blue Cross

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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 01D1035208

Hospice Of The Valley · Decatur, AL
Active · expires Dec 22, 2026
CLIA Number01D1035208
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateDecember 23, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 22, 2026
Laboratory DirectorDr. John Irle
Laboratory Phone(256) 350-5585
Laboratory LocationHospice Of The Valley240 Johnston Street SE, Decatur, AL 35601
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address 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 Of The Valley, Inc (CMS certification number 011511), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice Of The Valley, Inc

Hospice · Decatur, AL
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number011511
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 3, 1988
Average Daily Census71patients per day on average
Location240 Johnston Street, SEDecatur, AL 35601 · Morgan County
Phone(205) 350-5585
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
Home94%
Nursing facility4%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Patients with cancer
32%
Patients with dementia
23%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
16%
Patients with respiratory disease
5%
Patients with stroke
5%
Patients with other conditions
8%
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
285 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
285 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
285 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
121 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
285 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
156 patient stays
98.1%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
43 patient stays
95.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
285 patient stays
98.2%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
407 patient stays
83%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 9
18.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 73
9.3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 24
29.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 95
20.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 81
3.7%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 27
$12,780
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 73
14.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 24
5.8%
Visits near death
National percentile 92
98.9%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

PALLIATIVE CARE PARTNERS, INC.
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
240 JOHNSTON ST SE
DECATUR, AL 35601
Morgan County (256) 350-5585

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 Of The Valley, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Of The Valley, Inc. is 1811978893. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2005.

Where is Hospice Of The Valley, Inc. located?

Hospice Of The Valley, Inc. is located at 240 Johnston St SE, Decatur, AL 35601. The listed phone number is (256) 350-5585.

What is Hospice Of The Valley, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does Hospice Of The Valley, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D1035208) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 22, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hospice Of The Valley, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice Of The Valley, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011511), certified since March 3, 1988.

What insurance does Hospice Of The Valley, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Hospice Of The Valley, 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 Hospice Of The Valley, Inc. was last updated on November 17, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.