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UVALDE HOSPICE
NPI 1316944390
Hospice Care, Community Based in Uvalde, TX

Active since July 05, 2005
124 ROYAL LN, UVALDE, TX 78801(830) 278-6691(930) 278-7533 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Uvalde Hospice NPPES

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

UVALDE HOSPICE (NPI 1316944390) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Uvalde, Texas and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. The organization lists James E Buckner, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316944390
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameUVALDE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Location Address124 ROYAL LNUvalde, TX 78801-4838
Mailing Address124 Royal LnUvalde, TX 78801-4838 · (830) 278-6251 · Fax (830) 278-3756
Phone(830) 278-6691
Fax(930) 278-7533
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames E BucknerAdministrator · (830) 278-6251
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 2010
✔ NPI 1316944390 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 · 000063
124 ROYAL LN, Uvalde, TX 78801
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsUvalde Hospice

Other Identifiers 3

OtherHH010CTX · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified451675TX
Medicaid024112701TX

Accepted Insurance

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

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Uvalde Hospice (CMS certification number 451675), from CMS Care Compare.

Uvalde Hospice

Hospice · Uvalde, TX
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number451675
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 20, 1997
Average Daily Census27patients per day on average
Location100 Royal LaneUvalde, TX 78801 · Uvalde County
Phone(830) 278-6691
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
Home62%
Assisted living facility1%
Nursing facility32%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations5%
Patients with cancer
26%
Patients with dementia
29%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
9%
Patients with stroke
5%
Patients with other conditions
5%
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
162 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
162 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
162 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
127 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
162 patient stays
98.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
109 patient stays
99.1%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
80 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
162 patient stays
98.1%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
192 patient stays
43.8%
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.
9/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 82
0.5%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 64
64.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 64
7.9%
Late live discharges
National percentile 43
36.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 87
15.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 90
5.3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 15
$10,391
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 15
9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 61
9%
Visits near death
National percentile 74
96.2%
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.

SAMETA FAIRCHILD SOSA MD
Emergency Medicine
124 ROYAL LN
UVALDE, TX 78801
Uvalde County (830) 278-6691

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 Uvalde County Hospital Authority's NPI number?

The NPI number for Uvalde County Hospital Authority is 1316944390. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2005. The provider is doing business as Uvalde Hospice.

Where is Uvalde County Hospital Authority located?

Uvalde County Hospital Authority is located at 124 Royal Ln, Uvalde, TX 78801. The listed phone number is (830) 278-6691.

What is Uvalde County Hospital Authority's specialty?

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

Is Uvalde County Hospital Authority a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Uvalde Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 451675), certified since November 20, 1997.

What insurance does Uvalde County Hospital Authority accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Uvalde County Hospital Authority 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 Uvalde County Hospital Authority was last updated on November 17, 2010. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.