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MEDCORE PREFERRED HOSPICE
NPI 1134247455
Hospice Care, Community Based in Houston, TX

Active since March 26, 2007
3880 GREENHOUSE RD STE 319, HOUSTON, TX 77084(832) 573-0589(866) 395-3908 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 19, 2024, Jul 1, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Medcore Preferred Hospice NPPES

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

MEDCORE PREFERRED HOSPICE (NPI 1134247455) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization lists Keith A. Romans, Director Of Nursing/administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134247455
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameMEDCORE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
Location Address3880 GREENHOUSE RD STE 319Houston, TX 77084-3335
Mailing Address3880 Greenhouse Rd Ste 319Houston, TX 77084-3335 · (281) 394-2042 · Fax (866) 395-3908
Phone(832) 573-0589
Fax(866) 395-3908
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKeith A. RomansDirector Of Nursing/administrator · (281) 394-2042
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1134247455 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
3880 GREENHOUSE RD STE 319, Houston, TX 77084
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMedcore Preferred Hospice

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Molina Healthcare.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 45D1088224

Medcore Preferred Hospice · Houston, TX
Expired · Aug 18, 2026
CLIA Number45D1088224
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateAugust 19, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 18, 2026
Laboratory DirectorKeith Romans
Laboratory Phone(281) 394-2042
Laboratory LocationMedcore Preferred Hospice3880 Greenhouse Road, Ste 319, Houston, TX 77084
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
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 Medcore Preferred Hospice (CMS certification number 671724), from CMS Care Compare.

Medcore Preferred Hospice

Hospice · Houston, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number671724
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceJanuary 31, 2012
Average Daily Census16patients per day on average
Location3880 Greenhouse Rd Suite 319Houston, TX 77084 · Harris County
Phone(281) 394-2042
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
Home74%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility25%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with dementia
26%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
0%
Patients with other conditions
0%
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
51 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
51 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
51 patient stays
96.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
40 patient stays
12.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
51 patient stays
94.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
29 patient stays
93.1%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
42 patient stays
45.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
51 patient stays
11.8%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
45 patient stays
8.9%
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.
6/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 73
0.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 95
90%
Early live discharges
National percentile 74
9.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 55
41.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 95
20.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 90
$26,608
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 17
9.2 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 23
5.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 9
72.1%
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 Medcore Healthcare Services, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Medcore Healthcare Services, Inc. is 1134247455. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2007. The provider is doing business as Medcore Preferred Hospice.

Where is Medcore Healthcare Services, Inc. located?

Medcore Healthcare Services, Inc. is located at 3880 Greenhouse Rd Ste 319, Houston, TX 77084. The listed phone number is (832) 573-0589.

What is Medcore Healthcare Services, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Medcore Healthcare Services, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Medcore Preferred Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 671724), certified since January 31, 2012.

What insurance does Medcore Healthcare Services, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Medcore Healthcare Services, 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 Medcore Healthcare Services, Inc. was last updated on November 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.