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ACG HOSPICE
NPI 1821033200
Hospice Care, Community Based in Elba, AL

Active since June 18, 2006
966 CLAXTON AVE N, ELBA, AL 36323(334) 897-0650(334) 897-0019 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 29, 2024, Sep 4, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Acg Hospice NPPES

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

ACG HOSPICE (NPI 1821033200) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Elba, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Pamela Duncan Owens, Cco, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821033200
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameFIRST CHOICE HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address966 CLAXTON AVE NElba, AL 36323-1541
Mailing Address187 N Church St Ste 201Spartanburg, SC 29306-5154 · (800) 932-2738 · Fax (888) 847-9306
Phone(334) 897-0650
Fax(334) 897-0019
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPamela Duncan OwensCco · (800) 932-2738
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 29, 2024
✔ NPI 1821033200 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
966 CLAXTON AVE N, Elba, AL 36323
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAcg Hospice

Accepted Insurance

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

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for First Choice Hospice (CMS certification number 011656), from CMS Care Compare.

First Choice Hospice

Hospice · Elba, AL
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number011656
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceApril 11, 2007
Average Daily Census26patients per day on average
Location966 North Claxton AvenueElba, AL 36323 · Coffee County
Phone(334) 897-0650
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
Home99%
Assisted living facility0%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Patients with cancer
16%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
50%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
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
28 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
28 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
28 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
22 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
28 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
28 patient stays
89.3%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
28 patient stays
10.7%
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.
7/10
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 48
53.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 50
5.9%
Late live discharges
National percentile 94
64.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 46
5.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 74
2.9%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 83
$23,691
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 42
11.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 7
3.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 81
97.1%
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.

ALEXIS PAIGE NORRIS
Behavior Technician
966 CLAXTON AVE N
ELBA, AL 36323
Coffee County (334) 618-3302

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 First Choice Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for First Choice Hospice, LLC is 1821033200. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2006. The provider is doing business as Acg Hospice.

Where is First Choice Hospice, LLC located?

First Choice Hospice, LLC is located at 966 Claxton Ave N, Elba, AL 36323. The listed phone number is (334) 897-0650.

What is First Choice Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Is First Choice Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. First Choice Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011656), certified since April 11, 2007.

What insurance does First Choice Hospice, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list First Choice Hospice, 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 First Choice Hospice, LLC was last updated on September 29, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.