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GENTIVA
NPI 1861430837
Hospice Care, Community Based in Vicksburg, MS

Active since June 03, 2006CLIA 25D2050520 · Waiver
1990 S FRONTAGE RD STE I, VICKSBURG, MS 39180(601) 924-8285(601) 924-8788 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 17, 2023, Jan 25, 2022, Jan 21, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Gentiva NPPES

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

GENTIVA (NPI 1861430837) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Vicksburg, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 29, 2026 and lists Janet Combs, Vp Of Licensure, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861430837
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHERNCARE, INC.
Location Address1990 S FRONTAGE RD STE IVicksburg, MS 39180-5232
Mailing AddressP O Box 4060, Attn: RegulatoryMooresville, NC 28117-4060 · (704) 664-2876 · Fax (704) 664-1306
Phone(601) 924-8285
Fax(601) 924-8788
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJanet CombsVp Of Licensure · (704) 664-2876
Enumeration DateJune 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1861430837 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 061
1990 S FRONTAGE RD STE I, Vicksburg, MS 39180
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGentiva

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00770385MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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 25D2050520

Southerncare, Inc · Vicksburg, MS
Active · expires Nov 29, 2026
CLIA Number25D2050520
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateNovember 30, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 29, 2026
Laboratory DirectorSelece Beasley
Laboratory Phone(601) 629-9673
Laboratory LocationSoutherncare, Inc1990 S Frontage Rd Ste I, Vicksburg, MS 39180
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
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 Gentiva (CMS certification number 251559), from CMS Care Compare.

Gentiva

Hospice · Vicksburg, MS
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number251559
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 14, 2000
Average Daily Census26patients per day on average
Location1990 S. Frontage Road, Suite 1Vicksburg, MS 39180 · Warren County
Phone(601) 629-9673
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
Home83%
Assisted living facility4%
Nursing facility8%
Skilled nursing facility3%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
17%
Patients with dementia
29%
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
75 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
75 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
75 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
57 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
75 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
44 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
22 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
75 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
65 patient stays
49.2%
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.
9/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 77
0.3%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 19
30%
Early live discharges
National percentile 89
13.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 41
36.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 63
9.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 87
4.5%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 60
$18,321
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 29
10.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 5
3.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 40
91.5%
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.

SOUTHERNCARE, INC
Hospice Care, Community Based
1990 S FRONTAGE RD STE I
VICKSBURG, MS 39180
Warren County (601) 924-8285

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 Southerncare, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Southerncare, Inc. is 1861430837. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2006. The provider is doing business as Gentiva.

Where is Southerncare, Inc. located?

Southerncare, Inc. is located at 1990 S Frontage Rd Ste I, Vicksburg, MS 39180. The listed phone number is (601) 924-8285.

What is Southerncare, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does Southerncare, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 25D2050520) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 29, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Southerncare, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Gentiva is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 251559), certified since March 14, 2000.

What insurance does Southerncare, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Southerncare, 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 Southerncare, Inc. was last updated on January 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.