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1ST CHOICE HOME HEALTH
NPI 1235470618
Hospice Care, Community Based in El Paso, TX

Active since March 08, 2013CLIA 45D2001095 · Waiver
2/5
Patient Care Rating
10662 VISTA DEL SOL DR, EL PASO, TX 79935(915) 855-9333(915) 855-9213 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 1, 2021, Feb 23, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About 1st Choice Home Health NPPES

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

1ST CHOICE HOME HEALTH (NPI 1235470618) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in El Paso, Texas and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through December 10, 2027 and lists Patricia Ruffier, Owner / Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235470618
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHILLRISE HOME MANAGEMENT LLC
Location Address10662 VISTA DEL SOL DREl Paso, TX 79935-4520
Mailing Address10662 Vista Del Sol DrEl Paso, TX 79935-4520 · (915) 855-9333 · Fax (915) 855-9213
Phone(915) 855-9333
Fax(915) 855-9213
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPatricia RuffierOwner / Administrator · (915) 855-9333
Enumeration DateMarch 8, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1235470618 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
10662 VISTA DEL SOL DR, El Paso, TX 79935
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Other Names 1

Doing Business As1st Choice Home Health

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.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 45D2001095

Hillrise Home Management LLC D/B/A 1st Choice Home Health · El Paso, TX
Active · expires Dec 10, 2027
CLIA Number45D2001095
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateDecember 11, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 10, 2027
Laboratory DirectorElizabeth D. Ruiz
Laboratory Phone(915) 855-9333
Laboratory LocationHillrise Home Management LLC D/B/A 1st Choice Home Health10662 Vista Del Sol Dr, El Paso, TX 79935
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for 1st Choice Home Health (CMS certification number 747491), from CMS Care Compare.

1st Choice Home Health

Home health agency · El Paso, TX
2.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number747491
Medicare-Certified SinceOctober 27, 2010
Phone(915) 855-9333
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
99.2%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
83.5%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
73.4%
Patients who got better at bathing
79.9%
Patients whose breathing improved
72.9%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
79.2%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
96.5%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
96.1%
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.
0.8%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
1.6%
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
21 of 38 patient episodes · observed rate 55.26%
59.73% Worse Than 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 116 episodes
0.88
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for 1st Choice Home Health (CMS certification number 741606), from CMS Care Compare.

1st Choice Home Health

Hospice · El Paso, TX
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number741606
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 3, 2015
Average Daily Census22patients per day on average
Location10662 Vista Del SolEl Paso, TX 79935 · El Paso County
Phone(915) 855-9333
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
Home99%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Patients with dementia
51%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
19%
Patients with respiratory 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
54 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
54 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
54 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
37 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
54 patient stays
94.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
40 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
54 patient stays
94.4%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
89 patient stays
34.8%
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.
5/10
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 71
68.5%
Early live discharges
National percentile 19
0%
Late live discharges
National percentile 64
44.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 89
16.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 91
5.6%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 76
$21,811
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 5
6.9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 9
4.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 9
73.6%
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.

BLANCA ESTELA CISNEROS SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
10662 VISTA DEL SOL DR
EL PASO, TX 79935
El Paso County (915) 855-9333
HILLRISE HOME MANAGEMENT LLC
Home Health
10662 VISTA DEL SOL DR
EL PASO, TX 79935
El Paso County (915) 855-9333
JESSICA LERMA
Physical Therapist
10662 VISTA DEL SOL DR
EL PASO, TX 79935
El Paso County (915) 855-9333

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 Hillrise Home Management LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hillrise Home Management LLC is 1235470618. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 8, 2013. The provider is doing business as 1st Choice Home Health.

Where is Hillrise Home Management LLC located?

Hillrise Home Management LLC is located at 10662 Vista Del Sol Dr, El Paso, TX 79935. The listed phone number is (915) 855-9333.

What is Hillrise Home Management LLC's specialty?

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

Does Hillrise Home Management LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2001095) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 10, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hillrise Home Management LLC a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. 1st Choice Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since October 27, 2010.

What quality rating does Hillrise Home Management LLC have?

CMS rates 1st Choice Home Health 2.5 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 Hillrise Home Management LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Hillrise Home Management LLC 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 Hillrise Home Management LLC was last updated on November 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.