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IMS HOSPICE CARE, INC.
NPI 1184160079
Hospice Care, Community Based in Weslaco, TX

Active since January 16, 2017CLIA 45D2136478 · Waiver
623A S TEXAS BLVD, WESLACO, TX 78596(956) 975-2615(956) 975-2619 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Ims Hospice Care, Inc. NPPES

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

IMS HOSPICE CARE, INC. (NPI 1184160079) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Weslaco, Texas and active in the NPI registry since January 2017. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 10, 2027 and lists William R Carlson, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184160079
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameIMS HOSPICE CARE, INC.
Location Address623A S TEXAS BLVDWeslaco, TX 78596-6221
Mailing Address623a S Texas BlvdWeslaco, TX 78596-6221 · (956) 975-2615 · Fax (956) 975-2619
Phone(956) 975-2615
Fax(956) 975-2619
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWilliam R CarlsonOwner · (956) 975-2615
Enumeration DateJanuary 16, 2017
✔ NPI 1184160079 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
623A S TEXAS BLVD, Weslaco, TX 78596
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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 45D2136478

Ims Hospice Care, Inc · Weslaco, TX
Active · expires Sep 10, 2027
CLIA Number45D2136478
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 11, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 10, 2027
Laboratory DirectorWilliam R. Carlson
Laboratory Phone(956) 975-2615
Laboratory LocationIms Hospice Care, Inc1302 E 8th St, Weslaco, TX 78596
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Ims Home Health & Hospice Care, Inc (CMS certification number 741746), from CMS Care Compare.

Ims Home Health & Hospice Care, Inc

Hospice · Weslaco, TX
OwnershipGovernment
CMS Certification Number741746
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 8, 2018
Average Daily Census3patients per day on average
Location1302 E 8th StWeslaco, TX 78596 · Hidalgo County
Phone(956) 975-2615
Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home100%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations0%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
Patients with stroke
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 Visits in the Last Days of Life
20 patient stays
55%
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.
7/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 23
33.3%
Early live discharges
National percentile 99
25%
Late live discharges
National percentile 2
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 100
37.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 53
$17,244
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 35
11 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 80
11.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 100
100%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

WTC CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, LLC
Chiropractor
623A S TEXAS BLVD
WESLACO, TX 78596
Hidalgo County (856) 973-9800

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 Ims Hospice Care, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Ims Hospice Care, Inc. is 1184160079. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 16, 2017.

Where is Ims Hospice Care, Inc. located?

Ims Hospice Care, Inc. is located at 623A S Texas Blvd, Weslaco, TX 78596. The listed phone number is (956) 975-2615.

What is Ims Hospice Care, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does Ims Hospice Care, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2136478) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 10, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Ims Hospice Care, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Ims Home Health & Hospice Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 741746), certified since August 8, 2018.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ims Hospice Care, Inc. was last updated on January 16, 2017. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.