VITAS HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS, L.P.
NPI 1447399696
Hospice Care, Community Based in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L.P.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L.P. is 1447399696. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 5, 2007.

Q: What is Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L.P.'s specialty?

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

Active since February 05, 2007

5750 NORTHWEST PKWY STE 111, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78249(210) 348-4040(210) 348-4383 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 6, 2023, Jan 30, 2023, Dec 24, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L.p. NPPES

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

VITAS HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS, L.P. (NPI 1447399696) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in San Antonio, Texas and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization lists Nicholas Westfall, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447399696

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy251G00000X

Legal Business NameVITAS HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS, L.P.

Location Address5750 NORTHWEST PKWY STE 111San Antonio, TX 78249-3367

Mailing Address3046 Corporate WayMiramar, FL 33025-6547 · (305) 374-4143

Phone(210) 348-4040

Fax(210) 348-4383

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialNicholas WestfallCeo · (305) 374-4143

Enumeration DateFebruary 5, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 6, 2023

✔ NPI 1447399696 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 · 007195

5750 NORTHWEST PKWY STE 111, San Antonio, TX 78249

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001000919TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Vitas Healthcare Of Texas LP (CMS certification number 451591), from CMS Care Compare.

Vitas Healthcare Of Texas LP

Hospice · San Antonio, TX

OwnershipFor-Profit

CMS Certification Number451591

CMS RegionRegion 6

Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 23, 1994

Average Daily Census375patients per day on average

Location5750 Northwest Pkwy Ste 111San Antonio, TX 78249 · Bexar County

Phone(210) 348-4040

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

Home

72%

Assisted living facility

Nursing facility

15%

Skilled nursing facility

Inpatient hospice facility

Inpatient hospital

Other locations

Patients with cancer

24%

Patients with dementia

Patients with circulatory or heart disease

16%

Patients with respiratory disease

Patients with stroke

18%

Patients with other conditions

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

1471 patient stays

99.9%

Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)

1471 patient stays

99.9%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening

1471 patient stays

99%

Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment

939 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening

1471 patient stays

99%

Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment

786 patient stays

100%

Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen

250 patient stays

100%

Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure

1471 patient stays

99%

Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life

1,127 patient stays

66.1%

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 92

1.8%

Gaps in nursing visits

National percentile 61

62.8%

Early live discharges

National percentile 67

8.3%

Late live discharges

National percentile 53

40.7%

Burdensome transitions, Type 1

National percentile 64

9.2%

Burdensome transitions, Type 2

National percentile 57

1.7%

Per-beneficiary spending

National percentile 54

$17,412

Nurse care minutes per routine home care days

National percentile 87

16.9 minutes

Skilled nursing minutes on weekends

National percentile 69

9.9%

Visits near death

National percentile 83

97.4%

Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. EMILY FARMER FRYE MD

Family Medicine

5750 NORTHWEST PKWY STE 111
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78249

Bexar County (210) 348-4040

MARIA CRISTINA JOHNSON M.D.

Pediatrics (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)

5750 NORTHWEST PKWY STE 111
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78249

Bexar County (210) 348-4040

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 Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L.P.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L.P. is 1447399696. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 5, 2007.

Where is Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L.P. located?

Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L.P. is located at 5750 Northwest Pkwy Ste 111, San Antonio, TX 78249. The listed phone number is (210) 348-4040.

What is Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L.P.'s specialty?

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

Is Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L.P. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Vitas Healthcare Of Texas LP is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 451591), certified since February 23, 1994.

What insurance does Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L.P. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L.P. 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 Vitas Healthcare Of Texas, L.P. was last updated on April 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.