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GENUS PATRIS HOSPICE
NPI 1235475617
Hospice Care, Community Based in Bellaire, TX

Active since December 12, 2012CLIA 45D2010929 · Waiver
5315 BISSONNET STREET, SUITE A, BELLAIRE, TX 77401(713) 569-8972(713) 665-6176 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Genus Patris Hospice NPPES

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

GENUS PATRIS HOSPICE (NPI 1235475617) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Bellaire, Texas and active in the NPI registry since December 2012. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 8, 2026 and lists Merridine V. Mao, Owner, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235475617
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameA-CARE HOME HEALTH SERVICES OF EAST HOUSTON, INC.
Location Address5315 BISSONNET STREET, SUITE ABellaire, TX 77401-3958
Mailing Address5315 Bissonnet Street, Suite ABellaire, TX 77401-3958 · (713) 569-8972 · Fax (713) 665-6176
Phone(713) 569-8972
Fax(713) 665-6176
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMerridine V. MaoOwner, Administrator · (713) 569-8972
Enumeration DateDecember 12, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 2013
✔ NPI 1235475617 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 · 013462
5315 BISSONNET STREET, Bellaire, TX 77401
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGenus Patris Hospice

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare OSCAR/certification671682TX
Other513355TX · The Joint Commission

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 45D2010929

A Care Home Health Services Of East Houston Dba Genus Patris Hospice · Bellaire, TX
Active · expires Aug 8, 2026
CLIA Number45D2010929
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateAugust 9, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 8, 2026
Laboratory DirectorMerridine V. Mao
Laboratory Phone(713) 569-8972
Laboratory LocationA Care Home Health Services Of East Houston Dba Genus Patris Hospice5315 Bissonnet St Suite A, Bellaire, TX 77401
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 Genus Patris Hospice (CMS certification number 671682), from CMS Care Compare.

Genus Patris Hospice

Hospice · Bellaire, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number671682
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 13, 2011
Average Daily Census39patients per day on average
Location5315 Bissonnet Street, Suite ABellaire, TX 77401 · Harris County
Phone(713) 665-8200
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%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
32%
Patients with dementia
20%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
11%
Patients with respiratory disease
7%
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
73 patient stays
98.6%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
73 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
73 patient stays
94.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
38 patient stays
89.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
73 patient stays
97.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
48 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
26 patient stays
96.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
73 patient stays
83.6%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
77 patient stays
50.6%
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 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 31
40.3%
Early live discharges
National percentile 61
7.4%
Late live discharges
National percentile 43
37.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 54
7.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 77
3.2%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 74
$21,321
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 96
20.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 12
4.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 21
84.8%
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 A-Care Home Health Services Of East Houston, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for A-Care Home Health Services Of East Houston, Inc. is 1235475617. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 12, 2012. The provider is doing business as Genus Patris Hospice.

Where is A-Care Home Health Services Of East Houston, Inc. located?

A-Care Home Health Services Of East Houston, Inc. is located at 5315 Bissonnet Street Suite A, Bellaire, TX 77401. The listed phone number is (713) 569-8972.

What is A-Care Home Health Services Of East Houston, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does A-Care Home Health Services Of East Houston, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2010929) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 8, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is A-Care Home Health Services Of East Houston, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Genus Patris Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 671682), certified since July 13, 2011.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for A-Care Home Health Services Of East Houston, Inc. was last updated on February 26, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.