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HOSPICE CARE OF AMERICA, INC.
NPI 1821042367
Hospice Care, Community Based in Augusta, GA

Active since May 20, 2006
4314 BELAIR FRONTAGE RD, SUITE B, AUGUSTA, GA 30909(706) 447-2626(706) 447-2621 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 21, 2021, Feb 28, 2017, Sep 14, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Hospice Care Of America, Inc. NPPES

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

HOSPICE CARE OF AMERICA, INC. (NPI 1821042367), doing business as Medical Services Of America Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Augusta, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Christina M Jeffcoat, Coo/exec Vp, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821042367
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE CARE OF AMERICA, INC.
Location Address4314 BELAIR FRONTAGE RD, SUITE BAugusta, GA 30909-9667
Mailing AddressPo Box 1928Lexington, SC 29071-1928 · (803) 957-0500 · Fax (888) 342-6190
Phone(706) 447-2626
Fax(706) 447-2621
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChristina M JeffcoatCoo/exec Vp · (803) 957-0500
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1821042367 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 121-231-H
4314 BELAIR FRONTAGE RD, Augusta, GA 30909
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMedical Services Of America Hospice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid240213911AGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Mending Health and more.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Medical Services Of America Hospice (CMS certification number 111626), from CMS Care Compare.

Medical Services Of America Hospice

Hospice · Augusta, GA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number111626
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 14, 2005
Average Daily Census34patients per day on average
Location4314 Belair Frontage Rd, Suite BAugusta, GA 30909 · Richmond County
Phone(706) 447-2626
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
Home70%
Assisted living facility26%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility3%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
26%
Patients with dementia
27%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
0%
Patients with respiratory disease
15%
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
133 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
133 patient stays
97%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
133 patient stays
97%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
108 patient stays
98.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
133 patient stays
98.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
80 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
39 patient stays
92.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
133 patient stays
91%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
131 patient stays
67.2%
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 73
0.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 79
74.8%
Early live discharges
National percentile 53
6.3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 7
16.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 84
14.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 63
2.1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 53
$17,173
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 32
10.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 15
5%
Visits near death
National percentile 90
98.5%
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 America, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Care Of America, Inc. is 1821042367. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2006. The provider is doing business as Medical Services of America Hospice.

Where is Hospice Care Of America, Inc. located?

Hospice Care Of America, Inc. is located at 4314 Belair Frontage Rd Suite B, Augusta, GA 30909. The listed phone number is (706) 447-2626.

What is Hospice Care Of America, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Hospice Care Of America, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Medical Services Of America Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 111626), certified since December 14, 2005.

What insurance does Hospice Care Of America, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Mending Health and Molina Healthcare list Hospice Care Of America, 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 Care Of America, Inc. was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.