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HEART TO HEART HOSPICE OF AUSTIN LTD
NPI 1194755876
Hospice Care, Community Based in Austin, TX

Active since July 05, 2006CLIA 45D1045444 · Waiver
4009 BANISTER LN, SUITE 100, AUSTIN, TX 78704(512) 707-2600(512) 707-2688 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 2, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd NPPES

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

HEART TO HEART HOSPICE OF AUSTIN LTD (NPI 1194755876) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Austin, Texas and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 14, 2027 and lists Theresa L Loftice, A/r Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194755876
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHEART TO HEART HOSPICE OF AUSTIN LTD
Location Address4009 BANISTER LN, SUITE 100Austin, TX 78704-7040
Mailing Address7240 Chase Oaks BlvdPlano, TX 75025-5901 · (972) 517-6300 · Fax (972) 517-3610
Phone(512) 707-2600
Fax(512) 707-2688
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialTheresa L LofticeA/r Manager · (972) 517-6300
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 2, 2014
✔ NPI 1194755876 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 010099
4009 BANISTER LN, Austin, TX 78704
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid001014690TX
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified67-1529TX · Medicare Provider Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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 45D1045444

Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin,ltd · Austin, TX
Active · expires Sep 14, 2027
CLIA Number45D1045444
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 15, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 14, 2027
Laboratory DirectorSterling Dowdy
Laboratory Phone(512) 707-2600
Laboratory LocationHeart To Heart Hospice Of Austin,ltd4009 Banister Lane Suite 100, Austin, TX 78704
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 Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd (CMS certification number 671529), from CMS Care Compare.

Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd

Hospice · Austin, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number671529
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 8, 2006
Average Daily Census95patients per day on average
Location4009 Banister Lane, Suite 100Austin, TX 78704 · Travis County
Phone(512) 707-2600
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
Home29%
Assisted living facility32%
Nursing facility36%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
14%
Patients with dementia
36%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
10%
Patients with respiratory disease
12%
Patients with stroke
8%
Patients with other conditions
6%
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
233 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
233 patient stays
99.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
233 patient stays
98.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
170 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
233 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
137 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
66 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
233 patient stays
97.9%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
249 patient stays
70.3%
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.
9/10
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 69
67.4%
Early live discharges
National percentile 93
15.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 55
41.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 89
17%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 60
1.9%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 67
$19,641
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 24
9.9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 40
7.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 59
94.4%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MS. THERESA A. BUZEK LPC-S
Counselor (Professional)
4009 BANISTER LN, STE 356
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Travis County (512) 468-9959
JENNIFER STEWART GAUNTT LMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
4009 BANISTER LN
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Travis County (512) 712-2662
VANESSA FALKENBERG GALLAGHER LPC-S
Counselor (Professional)
4009 BANISTER LN, SUITE 356
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Travis County (512) 745-1957

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 Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd is 1194755876. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2006.

Where is Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd located?

Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd is located at 4009 Banister Ln Suite 100, Austin, TX 78704. The listed phone number is (512) 707-2600.

What is Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd's specialty?

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

Does Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D1045444) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 14, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 671529), certified since March 8, 2006.

What insurance does Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin 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 Heart To Heart Hospice Of Austin Ltd was last updated on December 2, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.