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COMPASSUS - GADSEN
NPI 1982955043
Hospice Care, Community Based in Southside, AL

Active since September 28, 2012CLIA 01D2045696 · Waiver
1735 HIGHWAY 77, SOUTHSIDE, AL 35907(256) 782-3560(256) 782-3590 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 29, 2018, Feb 21, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Compassus - Gadsen NPPES

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

COMPASSUS - GADSEN (NPI 1982955043) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Southside, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since September 2012. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 16, 2026 and lists Russell Adkins, Svp General Counsel, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982955043
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameLIFE CHOICE HOSPICE OF ALABAMA LLC
Location Address1735 HIGHWAY 77Southside, AL 35907
Mailing Address10 Cadillac Dr, Suite 400Brentwood, TN 37027-5078 · (615) 377-7022
Phone(256) 782-3560
Fax(256) 782-3590
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialRussell AdkinsSvp General Counsel · (615) 309-5668
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1982955043 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
1735 HIGHWAY 77, Southside, AL 35907
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsCompassus - Gadsen

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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 01D2045696

Compassus-Gadsden · Southside, AL
Active · expires Aug 16, 2026
CLIA Number01D2045696
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateAugust 17, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 16, 2026
Laboratory DirectorMs. Crysta Robertson
Laboratory Phone(205) 991-9091
Laboratory LocationCompassus-Gadsden1735 Highway 77, Southside, AL 35907
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address
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 Compassus-Gadsden (CMS certification number 011579), from CMS Care Compare.

Compassus-Gadsden

Hospice · Southside, AL
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number011579
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 16, 2001
Average Daily Census105patients per day on average
Location1735 Highway 77Southside, AL 35907 · Etowah County
Phone(256) 782-3560
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
Home70%
Nursing facility28%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Patients with cancer
20%
Patients with dementia
23%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
20%
Patients with respiratory disease
9%
Patients with stroke
9%
Patients with other conditions
5%
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
461 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
461 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
461 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
249 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
461 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
299 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
94 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
461 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
482 patient stays
78.2%
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 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 49
54.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 56
6.7%
Late live discharges
National percentile 68
45.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 50
6.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 76
3.1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 49
$16,518
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 29
10.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 26
6%
Visits near death
National percentile 77
96.6%
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 Life Choice Hospice Of Alabama LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Life Choice Hospice Of Alabama LLC is 1982955043. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2012. The provider is doing business as Compassus - Gadsen.

Where is Life Choice Hospice Of Alabama LLC located?

Life Choice Hospice Of Alabama LLC is located at 1735 Highway 77, Southside, AL 35907. The listed phone number is (256) 782-3560.

What is Life Choice Hospice Of Alabama LLC's specialty?

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

Does Life Choice Hospice Of Alabama LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D2045696) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 16, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Life Choice Hospice Of Alabama LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Compassus-Gadsden is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 011579), certified since February 16, 2001.

What insurance does Life Choice Hospice Of Alabama LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and 2 other insurers list Life Choice Hospice Of Alabama 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 Life Choice Hospice Of Alabama LLC was last updated on June 29, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.