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BGM GROUP, LLC
NPI 1821044165
Home Health in Covington, LA

Active since May 26, 2006CLIA 19D0714894 · Waiver
4/5
Patient Care Rating
71683 RIVERSIDE DR STE 110, COVINGTON, LA 70433(985) 845-7088(985) 845-7098 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 15, 2026, Feb 7, 2023, Aug 25, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Bgm Group, Llc NPPES

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

BGM GROUP, LLC (NPI 1821044165), doing business as Pulse Home Health Care, is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in Covington, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026, maintains a secondary practice location in Franklinton, and lists David Martin, Owner/manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821044165
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251E00000X
Legal Business NameBGM GROUP, LLC
Location Address71683 RIVERSIDE DR STE 110Covington, LA 70433-9016
Mailing Address71683 Riverside Dr Ste 110Covington, LA 70433-9016 · (985) 845-7088 · Fax (985) 845-7098
Phone(985) 845-7088
Fax(985) 845-7098
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDavid MartinOwner/manager · (504) 491-4988
Enumeration DateMay 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 15, 2026
✔ NPI 1821044165 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251E00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 2203784043✔ Licensed in LA · 1046
Definition
A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.
71683 RIVERSIDE DR STE 110, Covington, LA 70433
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPulse Home Health Care

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11913 Main StFranklinton, LA 70438-3689 · Phone (985) 839-2575 · Fax (985) 839-5793

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.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 19D0714894

Bgm Group,llc · Covington, LA
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number19D0714894
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorReshee C. Keller
Laboratory Phone(985) 845-7088
Laboratory LocationBgm Group,llc71683 Riverside Drive, Ste 110, Covington, LA 70433
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Pulse Home Health Care (CMS certification number 197179), from CMS Care Compare.

Pulse Home Health Care

Home health agency · Covington, LA
4.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number197179
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 26, 1985
Phone(985) 845-7088
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
99.9%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
91%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
93.2%
Patients who got better at bathing
93.8%
Patients whose breathing improved
91.8%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
93.4%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
71.2%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
98.9%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
99%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
1.2%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.2%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
797 of 999 patient episodes · observed rate 79.78%
82.6% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
383 patient stays · observed rate 4.44%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
4.23% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
1.03
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned 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 Bgm Group, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bgm Group, LLC is 1821044165. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2006. The provider is doing business as Pulse Home Health Care.

Where is Bgm Group, LLC located?

Bgm Group, LLC is located at 71683 Riverside Dr Ste 110, Covington, LA 70433. The listed phone number is (985) 845-7088.

What is Bgm Group, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Health with taxonomy code 251E00000X.

Does Bgm Group, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D0714894) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Bgm Group, LLC a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Pulse Home Health Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since February 26, 1985.

What quality rating does Bgm Group, LLC have?

CMS rates Pulse Home Health Care 4.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Bgm Group, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Bgm Group, 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 Bgm Group, LLC was last updated on April 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.