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HEARTLITE HOSPICE
NPI 1831556372
Hospice Care, Community Based in Scottsboro, AL

Active since January 27, 2016
111 E LAUREL ST, SCOTTSBORO, AL 35768(256) 259-1754(256) 259-1790 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 24, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 24, 2020, Aug 24, 2016, Jan 27, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Heartlite Hospice NPPES

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

HEARTLITE HOSPICE (NPI 1831556372) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Scottsboro, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since January 2016. The organization lists Nicholas Gachassin, Executive Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831556372
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameLHCG LXXIX, LLC
Location Address111 E LAUREL STScottsboro, AL 35768-1801
Mailing AddressPo Box 51266Lafayette, LA 70505-1266 · (337) 233-1307 · Fax (337) 233-5764
Phone(256) 259-1754
Fax(256) 259-1790
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNicholas GachassinExecutive Vice President · (337) 233-1307
Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 24, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 24, 2020
✔ NPI 1831556372 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
111 E LAUREL ST, Scottsboro, AL 35768
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHeartlite Hospice

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidPIC1634EAL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Heartlite Hospice (CMS certification number 011634), from CMS Care Compare.

Heartlite Hospice

Hospice · Scottsboro, AL
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number011634
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 2, 2005
Average Daily Census63patients per day on average
Location111 East Laurel StreetScottsboro, AL 35768 · Jackson County
Phone(256) 259-1754
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
Home86%
Assisted living facility1%
Nursing facility8%
Skilled nursing facility2%
Patients with cancer
21%
Patients with dementia
16%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
32%
Patients with respiratory disease
16%
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
181 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
181 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
181 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
108 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
181 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
107 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
40 patient stays
97.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
181 patient stays
99.4%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
203 patient stays
79.8%
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 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 41
48%
Early live discharges
National percentile 48
5.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 67
45.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 81
13.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 94
6.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 45
$15,869
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 17
9.2 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 21
5.5%
Visits near death
National percentile 84
97.5%
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 Lhcg Lxxix, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lhcg Lxxix, LLC is 1831556372. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2016. The provider is doing business as Heartlite Hospice.

Where is Lhcg Lxxix, LLC located?

Lhcg Lxxix, LLC is located at 111 E Laurel St, Scottsboro, AL 35768. The listed phone number is (256) 259-1754.

What is Lhcg Lxxix, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Lhcg Lxxix, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Heartlite Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011634), certified since November 2, 2005.

What insurance does Lhcg Lxxix, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and 1 other insurer list Lhcg Lxxix, 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 Lhcg Lxxix, LLC was last updated on November 24, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.