STEPPING STONES HOME CARE SERVICES, LTD
NPI 1023193380
Home Health in Mcallen, TX

Q: What is Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Health with taxonomy code 251E00000X.

Q: What quality rating does Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd have?

CMS rates Stepping Stones Home Care Services Ltd 1.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

Active since October 26, 2006

1/5

Patient Care Rating

7001 N 10TH ST, SUITE 205, MCALLEN, TX 78504(956) 661-9400(956) 661-9403 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 12, 2026, Jul 19, 2023, Nov 16, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd NPPES

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

STEPPING STONES HOME CARE SERVICES, LTD (NPI 1023193380) is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in Mcallen, Texas and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists Juan Benitez, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023193380

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy251E00000X

Legal Business NameSTEPPING STONES HOME CARE SERVICES, LTD

Location Address7001 N 10TH ST, SUITE 205Mcallen, TX 78504-3335

Mailing Address7001 N 10th St, Suite 205Mcallen, TX 78504-3335 · (956) 661-9400 · Fax (956) 661-9403

Phone(956) 661-9400

Fax(956) 661-9403

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJuan BenitezAdministrator · (956) 661-9400

Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2026

✔ NPI 1023193380 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies

Taxonomy Code251E00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · 010061

Definition

A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.

Also ListedDay Training, Developmentally Disabled ServicesTaxonomy 251C00000X

Also ListedNursing CareTaxonomy 251J00000X

Also ListedPublic Health or WelfareTaxonomy 251K00000X

Also ListedIn Home Supportive CareTaxonomy 253Z00000X · License 010061 (TX)

7001 N 10TH ST, Mcallen, TX 78504

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Other Identifiers 4

Other001016336TX · Dads Mdcp Vendor Number

Other001017665TX · Texas Department Of Aging And Disability Services

Medicaid180176301TX

Other001016334TX · Dads Phc Vendor Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by February 28, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date

StateTexasEnrollment IDO20051110000262Part A · Home Health AgencyDue dateFebruary 28, 2027

Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Stepping Stones Home Care Services Ltd (CMS certification number 679501), from CMS Care Compare.

Stepping Stones Home Care Services Ltd

Home health agency · Mcallen, TX

1.5/5 Quality of Patient Care

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number679501

Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 13, 2006

Phone(956) 661-9400

Services Offered

Skilled nursing care Physical therapy

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner

97.9%

Patients who got better at walking or moving around

34.9%

Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed

28.5%

Patients who got better at bathing

44.9%

Patients whose breathing improved

15.2%

Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth

28.1%

Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season

57.1%

Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time

95.7%

Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge

100%

Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury

Lower rates are better for this measure.

2.1%

New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care

17 of 23 patient episodes · observed rate 73.91%

78.68% Same As National Rate

Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge

Cases too small to report

Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average

1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 32 episodes

0.78

Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned 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 Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd is 1023193380. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2006.

Where is Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd located?

Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd is located at 7001 N 10th St Suite 205, Mcallen, TX 78504. The listed phone number is (956) 661-9400.

What is Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Health with taxonomy code 251E00000X.

Is Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Part A enrollment for this organization (Texas, Home Health Agency) is due for revalidation by February 28, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

Is Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Stepping Stones Home Care Services Ltd is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since July 13, 2006.

What quality rating does Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd have?

CMS rates Stepping Stones Home Care Services Ltd 1.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd 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 Stepping Stones Home Care Services, Ltd was last updated on March 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.