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BETHANY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, LLC
NPI 1972709160
Hospice Care, Community Based in Valdosta, GA

Active since June 25, 2007CLIA 11D1064969 · Waiver
2700 N OAK ST, BUILDING B, VALDOSTA, GA 31602(229) 249-8687(229) 249-9282 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 10, 2025, Aug 13, 2025, Jan 9, 2017 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2015).

About Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, Llc NPPES

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

BETHANY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, LLC (NPI 1972709160) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Valdosta, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 18, 2027, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and lists Christopher Smith, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972709160
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameBETHANY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE, LLC
Location Address2700 N OAK ST, BUILDING BValdosta, GA 31602-1772
Mailing Address135 Gemini Cir Ste 202Birmingham, AL 35209-5842 · (205) 949-0400 · Fax (205) 949-0405
Phone(229) 249-8687
Fax(229) 249-9282
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChristopher SmithCeo · (205) 949-0400
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 10, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1972709160 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 092-154-H
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207QH0002X · License 092-154-H (GA)
2700 N OAK ST, Valdosta, GA 31602
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12016 E Pinetree BLVDThomasville, GA 31792 · Phone (229) 236-3002
Location 21327 Ocilla RdDouglas, GA 31533-2213 · Phone (912) 384-6100 · Fax (912) 384-5701

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid000887994AGA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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)

Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Heidi Gonzalez, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1962393744
4233 CAMELOT XING
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 469-4383
✔ PECOS3.1 mi
Rachel Velez, D.O.
Family Practice
NPI 1972545119
606 W SCREVEN ST
Quitman, GA 31643
(229) 263-8888
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare17 mi
Justin Harrell, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1285756163
200 DOCTORS DRIVE SUITE 106
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-3338
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare51 mi
Pamela Turk, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1972667954
200 DOCTORS DR 106
Douglas, GA 31533
(912) 384-3338
✔ PECOS51 mi
Kynthia Smith, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1255988424
1344 8TH AVE NE
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 403-1533
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare53 mi
Betsy Tanner, MSN-FNP, BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1295387751
2505 LONGHORN RD
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 269-8467
✔ PECOS61 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 11D1064969

Bethany Hospice · Valdosta, GA
Active · expires Feb 18, 2027
CLIA Number11D1064969
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 19, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 18, 2027
Laboratory DirectorRichard Wheeler MD
Laboratory Phone(912) 384-6100
Laboratory LocationBethany Hospice2700 North Oak St, Bld B, Valdosta, GA 31602
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address 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 Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC is 1972709160. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2007.

Where is Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC located?

Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC is located at 2700 N Oak St Building B, Valdosta, GA 31602. The listed phone number is (229) 249-8687.

What is Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC. 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 Nurse Practitioner (4) and Family Practice (2). Of these, 1 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D1064969) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 18, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, 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 Bethany Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC was last updated on November 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.