CARIS PALLIATIVE CARE LLC
NPI 1982178182
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Columbia, TN

Q: What is Caris Palliative Care LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caris Palliative Care LLC is 1982178182. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 22, 2019.

Q: What is Caris Palliative Care LLC's specialty?

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

Active since January 22, 2019

5010 TROTWOOD AVE, COLUMBIA, TN 38401(931) 388-1615 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 16, 2021, Jan 22, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Caris Palliative Care Llc NPPES

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

CARIS PALLIATIVE CARE LLC (NPI 1982178182) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice and palliative medicine in Columbia, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since January 2019. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Paul Saylor, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982178182

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X

Legal Business NameCARIS PALLIATIVE CARE LLC

Location Address5010 TROTWOOD AVEColumbia, TN 38401-5074

Mailing Address10651 Coward Mill RdKnoxville, TN 37931-3006

Phone(931) 388-1615

Organization SubpartYesParent: Caris Healthcare Lp

Authorized OfficialPaul SaylorCeo · (865) 694-4848

Enumeration DateJanuary 22, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 16, 2021

✔ NPI 1982178182 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ 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.

5010 TROTWOOD AVE, Columbia, TN 38401

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12525 Perimeter Place Dr Ste 136Nashville, TN 37214-3691 · Phone (615) 366-9952

Location 2118 Highway 70 E Ste 2Dickson, TN 37055-7040 · Phone (615) 441-5296

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 Arkansas Health & Wellness, 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

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 11 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Caris Palliative Care LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (11)

Stacey Goats

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1629697909

5010 TROTWOOD AVE
Columbia, TN 38401

(931) 279-0041

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Hannah Smith

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1114561693

5010 TROTWOOD AVE
Columbia, TN 38401

(931) 388-1615

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Sarah Fitzgerald, N.P.

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1164607073

1223 TROTWOOD AVE
Columbia, TN 38401

(931) 381-4976

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.1 mi

Selina Holley, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1861114142

215 S CEDAR LN
Pulaski, TN 38478

(931) 363-2511

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare27 mi

Amber Lee, FNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1275384430

222 STATE ST
Dickson, TN 37055

(615) 879-3582

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare37 mi

Sara Clifford, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1659919322

7277 CHARLOTTE PIKE UNIT 323
Nashville, TN 37209

(901) 849-0345

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare38 mi

Gina Parrish

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1437995875

1800 MEDICAL CENTER PKWY STE 460
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

(615) 441-6140

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare42 mi

Jenna Cate

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1013495951

360 DELL TRL
Dunlap, TN 37327

(423) 926-2358

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare97 mi

Alexandra Cooke, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1376288241

1970 JORDAN AVE NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

(423) 790-7662

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare129 mi

Lisa Jaycox, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1053685362

3001 LAKE BROOK BLVD STE 101
Knoxville, TN 37909

(865) 374-0600

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare174 mi

Heather Brown

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1174029524

1 PROFESSIONAL PARK DR STE 21
Johnson City, TN 37604

(423) 232-6900

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare269 mi

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

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 Caris Palliative Care LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caris Palliative Care LLC is 1982178182. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 22, 2019.

Where is Caris Palliative Care LLC located?

Caris Palliative Care LLC is located at 5010 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN 38401. The listed phone number is (931) 388-1615.

What is Caris Palliative Care LLC's specialty?

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

Is Caris Palliative Care LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caris Palliative Care LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Caris Palliative Care LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 11 clinicians, all in Nurse Practitioner, reassign their Medicare billing to Caris 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Caris Palliative Care LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Caris 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 Caris Palliative Care LLC was last updated on July 16, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.