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TRI-STATE LIFECARE
NPI 1972018646
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Huntington, WV

Active since December 04, 2017CLIA 51D2285133 · Waiver
1101 6TH AVE, HUNTINGTON, WV 25701(304) 529-4217(304) 523-6051 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 5, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 5, 2023, Mar 10, 2023, Dec 4, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Tri-state Lifecare NPPES

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

TRI-STATE LIFECARE (NPI 1972018646) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice and palliative medicine in Huntington, West Virginia and active in the NPI registry since December 2017. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 5, 2027 and lists Melanie Lynn Hall, President & Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972018646
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE OF HUNTINGTON, INC
Location Address1101 6TH AVEHuntington, WV 25701-2345
Mailing AddressPo Box 464Huntington, WV 25709-0464 · (304) 529-4217 · Fax (304) 523-6051
Phone(304) 529-4217
Fax(304) 523-6051
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMelanie Lynn HallPresident & Ceo · (304) 529-4217
Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 5, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 5, 2023
✔ NPI 1972018646 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedIn Home Supportive CareTaxonomy 253Z00000X
1101 6TH AVE, Huntington, WV 25701
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsTri-state Lifecare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Tri-state Lifecare is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

9

Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Tri-State Lifecare, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 8 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (9)

Deborah Gillispie, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1891992756
1340 HAL GREER BLVD
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 526-2200
✔ PECOS0.9 mi
Sandra Walters
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1689207516
1340 HAL GREER BLVD
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 399-6727
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi
Jacqueline Cole, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1467413476
1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 1500
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 691-1100
✔ PECOS0.9 mi
Artina Lane, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1316205362
1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 1500
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 691-1100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.9 mi
Cari Burck, DO
Family Practice
NPI 1114165784
1115 20TH ST STE 100
Huntington, WV 25703
(304) 697-7000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Joye Martin, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1316981525
1540 SPRING VALLEY DR. VAMC
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-6755
✔ PECOS5.2 mi
Crystal Vance
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1073918330
175 TOWNSHIP ROAD 1276
South Point, OH 45680
(304) 633-0729
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.5 mi
Cynthia Winger, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1215990049
659 CENTRAL AVE
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-5247
✔ PECOS7.9 mi
Amy Kukucka, NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1588175392
1543 COUNTRY CLUB RD # A
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 363-2273
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare142 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 51D2285133

Tri-State Lifecare Adult Day · Huntington, WV
Active · expires Jul 5, 2027
CLIA Number51D2285133
Laboratory TypeAncillary Testing Site In Health Care Center
Certificate Effective DateJuly 6, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 5, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Jacqueline Cole
Laboratory Phone(304) 529-4217
Laboratory LocationTri-State Lifecare Adult Day8 Stonecrest Drive, Huntington, WV 25701
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Huntington, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Of Huntington, Inc is 1972018646. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2017. The provider is doing business as Tri-State Lifecare.

Where is Hospice Of Huntington, Inc located?

Hospice Of Huntington, Inc is located at 1101 6th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701. The listed phone number is (304) 529-4217.

What is Hospice Of Huntington, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Hospice Of Huntington, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hospice Of Huntington, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hospice Of Huntington, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 9 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Hospice Of Huntington, Inc. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Family Practice (5), Nurse Practitioner (3) and Internal Medicine (1). Of these, 8 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Hospice Of Huntington, Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 51D2285133) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 5, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Hospice Of Huntington, Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia list Hospice Of Huntington, 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 Hospice Of Huntington, Inc was last updated on June 5, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.