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SYMPONIA HOSPICE
NPI 1952848384
Hospice Care, Community Based in Decatur, GA

Active since January 24, 2017CLIA 11D2136952 · Waiver
4288 MEMORIAL DR STE B, DECATUR, GA 30032(770) 456-5701(404) 382-8643 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2024, Jun 12, 2024, Jan 24, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Symponia Hospice NPPES

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

SYMPONIA HOSPICE (NPI 1952848384) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Decatur, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since January 2017. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 18, 2027 and lists Pamela Houser, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952848384
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameSYMPONIA HOSPICE
Location Address4288 MEMORIAL DR STE BDecatur, GA 30032-1229
Mailing Address4288 Memorial Dr Ste BDecatur, GA 30032-1229 · (770) 456-5701 · Fax (404) 382-8643
Phone(770) 456-5701
Fax(404) 382-8643
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPamela HouserCeo · (770) 456-5701
Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1952848384 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
4288 MEMORIAL DR STE B, Decatur, GA 30032
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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 11D2136952

Symponia Hospice · Decatur, GA
Active · expires Sep 18, 2027
CLIA Number11D2136952
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 19, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 18, 2027
Laboratory DirectorPamela Houser
Laboratory Phone(770) 456-5701
Laboratory LocationSymponia Hospice4288 Memorial Drive, Suite B, Decatur, GA 30032
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 Symponia Hospice (CMS certification number 111796), from CMS Care Compare.

Symponia Hospice

Hospice · Decatur, GA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number111796
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceApril 16, 2018
Average Daily Census26patients per day on average
Location4288 Memorial Drive Suite ADecatur, GA 30032 · DeKalb County
Phone(770) 456-5701
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
Home76%
Assisted living facility23%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Patients with cancer
23%
Patients with dementia
20%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
19%
Patients with respiratory disease
12%
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
148 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
148 patient stays
95.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
148 patient stays
79.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
54 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
148 patient stays
98.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
56 patient stays
96.4%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
26 patient stays
96.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
148 patient stays
74.3%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
157 patient stays
56.7%
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 89
83%
Early live discharges
National percentile 62
7.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 85
54.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 38
4.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 55
1.5%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 77
$21,875
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 29
10.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 81
12%
Visits near death
National percentile 60
94.6%
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.

SYMPONIA PALLIATIVE CARE
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
4288 MEMORIAL DR STE B
DECATUR, GA 30032
Dekalb County (770) 456-5701

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 Symponia Hospice's NPI number?

The NPI number for Symponia Hospice is 1952848384. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 24, 2017.

Where is Symponia Hospice located?

Symponia Hospice is located at 4288 Memorial Dr Ste B, Decatur, GA 30032. The listed phone number is (770) 456-5701.

What is Symponia Hospice's specialty?

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

Does Symponia Hospice hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D2136952) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 18, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Symponia Hospice a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Symponia Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 111796), certified since April 16, 2018.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Symponia Hospice was last updated on July 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.