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HOSPICE OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA
NPI 1902904568
Hospice Care, Community Based in Winfield, AL

Active since September 20, 2006CLIA 01D0923403 · Waiver
1315 US HIGHWAY 43, WINFIELD, AL 35594(205) 487-8140(205) 487-8740 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Hospice Of Northwest Alabama NPPES

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

HOSPICE OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA (NPI 1902904568) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Winfield, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through January 5, 2027 and lists Dianna Hamilton Cantrell, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902904568
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE OF NORTHWEST ALABAMA
Location Address1315 US HIGHWAY 43Winfield, AL 35594-5053
Mailing AddressPo Box 1216Winfield, AL 35594-1216 · (205) 487-8140 · Fax (205) 487-8740
Phone(205) 487-8140
Fax(205) 487-8740
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDianna Hamilton CantrellExecutive Director · (205) 487-8140
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 2011
✔ NPI 1902904568 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 11706
1315 US HIGHWAY 43, Winfield, AL 35594
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified011534AL · Provider Number
MedicaidPIC1534EAL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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 01D0923403

Hospice Of Northwest Alabama · Winfield, AL
Active · expires Jan 5, 2027
CLIA Number01D0923403
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 6, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 5, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDianna Cantrell
Laboratory Phone(205) 487-8140
Laboratory LocationHospice Of Northwest Alabama1315 Us Highway 43, Winfield, AL 35594
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
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 Hospice Of Northwest Alabama (CMS certification number 011534), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice Of Northwest Alabama

Hospice · Winfield, AL
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number011534
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 15, 1994
Average Daily Census26patients per day on average
Location1788 Us Highway 46Winfield, AL 35594 · Marion County
Phone(205) 487-8140
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
Home68%
Assisted living facility1%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility29%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
23%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
16%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
Patients with stroke
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
94 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
94 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
94 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
94 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
45 patient stays
73.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
94 patient stays
86.2%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
143 patient stays
94.4%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 1
0%
Early live discharges
National percentile 19
0%
Late live discharges
National percentile 39
35.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 60
$18,364
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 67
13.9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 28
6.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 100
100%
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 Of Northwest Alabama's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Of Northwest Alabama is 1902904568. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Hospice Of Northwest Alabama located?

Hospice Of Northwest Alabama is located at 1315 Us Highway 43, Winfield, AL 35594. The listed phone number is (205) 487-8140.

What is Hospice Of Northwest Alabama's specialty?

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

Does Hospice Of Northwest Alabama hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D0923403) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 5, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hospice Of Northwest Alabama a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice Of Northwest Alabama is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011534), certified since March 15, 1994.

What insurance does Hospice Of Northwest Alabama accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Hospice Of Northwest Alabama 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 Of Northwest Alabama was last updated on October 19, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.