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VITAS HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS, L. P.
NPI 1154369791
Hospice Care, Community Based in Houston, TX

Active since June 04, 2006CLIA 45D2023492 · Waiver
3131 EASTSIDE ST, SUITE 200, HOUSTON, TX 77098(713) 663-4900(713) 663-4973 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 24, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L. P. NPPES

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

VITAS HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS, L. P. (NPI 1154369791) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 24, 2027 and lists Nick Westfall, Senior Director A/p, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154369791
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameVITAS HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS, L. P.
Location Address3131 EASTSIDE ST, SUITE 200Houston, TX 77098-1935
Mailing Address3046 Corporate WayMiramar, FL 33025-6547 · (305) 350-6058
Phone(713) 663-4900
Fax(713) 663-4973
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNick WestfallSenior Director A/p · (305) 374-4143
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 24, 2018
✔ NPI 1154369791 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
3131 EASTSIDE ST, Houston, TX 77098
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.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 45D2023492

Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, Inpatient Unit · The Woodlands, TX
Active · expires Apr 24, 2027
CLIA Number45D2023492
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateApril 25, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 24, 2027
Laboratory DirectorNicole M. Jamison
Laboratory Phone(713) 663-4900
Laboratory LocationVitas Healthcare Of Texas, Inpatient Unit10450 Gosling Road, The Woodlands, TX 77381
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P (CMS certification number 451536), from CMS Care Compare.

Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P

Hospice · Houston, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number451536
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceOctober 10, 1989
Average Daily Census182patients per day on average
Location3131 Eastside Street Suite 200Houston, TX 77098 · Harris County
Phone(713) 663-4900
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
Home69%
Assisted living facility9%
Nursing facility18%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility2%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
37%
Patients with dementia
8%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
9%
Patients with respiratory disease
6%
Patients with stroke
11%
Patients with other conditions
10%
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
706 patient stays
99.9%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
706 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
706 patient stays
98.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
490 patient stays
98.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
706 patient stays
98.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
428 patient stays
99.5%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
221 patient stays
99.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
706 patient stays
95.8%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
501 patient stays
64.3%
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 96
2.9%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 70
68.4%
Early live discharges
National percentile 42
5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 48
38.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 88
16.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 69
2.5%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 32
$13,707
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 69
14.2 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 71
10.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 72
96%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LIND BUTLER MED
Counselor (Professional)
3131 EASTSIDE ST, SUITE 435
HOUSTON, TX 77098
Harris County (713) 522-9323
KATELYN ROSE KLEIN LPC-A
Counselor (Mental Health)
3131 EASTSIDE ST
HOUSTON, TX 77098
Harris County (281) 948-3322
VITAS HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS, LP
Hospice Care, Community Based
3131 EASTSIDE ST, SUITE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77098
Harris County (713) 663-4900
DIANA THOMAS M.A.
Counselor (Mental Health)
3131 EASTSIDE ST, SUITE 435
HOUSTON, TX 77098
Harris County (713) 393-7707
MS. HOPE NORDMEYER MSSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3131 EASTSIDE ST, 435
HOUSTON, TX 77098
Harris County (713) 521-2005
DR. RACHEL JOY SPECK D.D.S.
Dentist
3131 EASTSIDE ST, SUITE 470
HOUSTON, TX 77098
Harris County (713) 528-6684

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 Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L. P.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L. P. is 1154369791. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2006.

Where is Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L. P. located?

Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L. P. is located at 3131 Eastside St Suite 200, Houston, TX 77098. The listed phone number is (713) 663-4900.

What is Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L. P.'s specialty?

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

Does Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L. P. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2023492) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 24, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L. P. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Vitas Healthcare Of Texas L P is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 451536), certified since October 10, 1989.

What insurance does Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L. P. accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L. P. 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 Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L. P. was last updated on December 24, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.