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A HUG AWAY, INC
NPI 1356586390
Hospice Care, Community Based in Katy, TX

Active since December 04, 2008CLIA 45D1097756 · Waiver
5/5
Patient Care Rating
1203 AVENUE D, SUITE A, KATY, TX 77493(832) 437-1983(281) 605-1307 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 8, 2025, Jan 5, 2024, Mar 9, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About A Hug Away, Inc NPPES

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

A HUG AWAY, INC (NPI 1356586390), doing business as A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc., is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Katy, Texas and active in the NPI registry since December 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 1, 2027 and lists Marisa Williams, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356586390
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameA HUG AWAY, INC
Location Address1203 AVENUE D, SUITE AKaty, TX 77493-1952
Mailing Address1203 Avenue D, Suite AKaty, TX 77493-1952 · (832) 437-1983 · Fax (281) 605-1307
Phone(832) 437-1983
Fax(281) 605-1307
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMarisa WilliamsPresident · (832) 437-1983
Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 8, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1356586390 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 12

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 012471
Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X
Also ListedDay Training, Developmentally Disabled ServicesTaxonomy 251C00000X
Also ListedHome HealthTaxonomy 251E00000X · License 012471 (TX)
Also ListedNursing CareTaxonomy 251J00000X
Also ListedCommunity/Behavioral HealthTaxonomy 251S00000X
Also ListedIn Home Supportive CareTaxonomy 253Z00000X · License 012471 (TX)
Also ListedClinic/Center · Developmental DisabilitiesTaxonomy 261QD1600X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)Taxonomy 261QM0801X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Adult Mental HealthTaxonomy 261QM0850X
Also ListedClinic/Center · Adolescent and Children Mental HealthTaxonomy 261QM0855X
1203 AVENUE D, Katy, TX 77493
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsA Hug Away Healthcare, Inc.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid2814188TX
Medicaid201391401TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Molina Healthcare.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 45D1097756

A Hug Away Inc · Katy, TX
Active · expires Apr 1, 2027
CLIA Number45D1097756
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateApril 2, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateApril 1, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMarisa Williams
Laboratory Phone(832) 437-1983
Laboratory LocationA Hug Away Inc1203 Avenue D Suite A, Katy, TX 77493
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 A Hug Away Healthcare Inc (CMS certification number 747390), from CMS Care Compare.

A Hug Away Healthcare Inc

Home health agency · Katy, TX
5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number747390
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 15, 2010
Phone(832) 437-1983
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
98.3%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
100%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
98%
Patients who got better at bathing
100%
Patients whose breathing improved
98.6%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
100%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
82%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
94.9%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
98.3%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
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
59 of 97 patient episodes · observed rate 60.82%
65.06% Worse Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
42 patient stays · observed rate 4.76%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.9% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 195 episodes
1.04
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 A Hug Away Healthcare Inc (CMS certification number 671653), from CMS Care Compare.

A Hug Away Healthcare Inc

Hospice · Katy, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number671653
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 15, 2010
Average Daily Census4patients per day on average
Location1203 Avenue D, Suite #aKaty, TX 77493 · Harris County
Phone(832) 437-1983
Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home78%
Assisted living facility19%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital1%
Patients with cancer
35%
Patients with dementia
22%
Patients with circulatory or heart 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 Visits in the Last Days of Life
20 patient stays
10%
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 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 86
80%
Early live discharges
National percentile 19
0%
Late live discharges
National percentile 33
33.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 32
$13,637
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 29
10.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 24
5.8%
Visits near death
National percentile 6
65.5%
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.

A HUG AWAY MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1203 AVENUE D, AVENUE D
KATY, TX 77493
Harris County (281) 391-2484

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 Hug Away, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for A Hug Away, Inc is 1356586390. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2008. The provider is doing business as A Hug Away Healthcare, Inc..

Where is A Hug Away, Inc located?

A Hug Away, Inc is located at 1203 Avenue D Suite A, Katy, TX 77493. The listed phone number is (832) 437-1983.

What is A Hug Away, Inc's specialty?

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

Does A Hug Away, Inc hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D1097756) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 1, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is A Hug Away, Inc a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. A Hug Away Healthcare Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since June 15, 2010.

What quality rating does A Hug Away, Inc have?

CMS rates A Hug Away Healthcare Inc 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 A Hug Away, Inc accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list A Hug Away, Inc 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 A Hug Away, Inc was last updated on February 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.