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AMARA HOSPICE
NPI 1508197716
Hospice, Inpatient in Edinburg, TX

Active since January 28, 2010CLIA 45D2054207 · Waiver
505 W OWASSA, EDINBURG, TX 78539(956) 283-1550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Amara Hospice NPPES

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

AMARA HOSPICE (NPI 1508197716) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice, inpatient in Edinburg, Texas and active in the NPI registry since January 2010. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 14, 2027 and lists Isaac J Tawil, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508197716
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy315D00000X
Legal Business NameCBJI HOME CARE, LLC
Location Address505 W OWASSAEdinburg, TX 78539-7062
Mailing Address505 W Owassa RdEdinburg, TX 78539-7062 · (956) 283-1550
Phone(956) 283-1550
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialIsaac J TawilPresident · (956) 283-1550
Enumeration DateJanuary 28, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 2014
✔ NPI 1508197716 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice, InpatientNursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code315D00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 013335
Definition
A provider organization, or distinct part of the organization, which renders an interdisciplinary program providing palliative care, chiefly medical relief of pain and supporting services, which addresses the emotional, social, financial, and legal needs of terminally ill patients and their families where an institutional care environment is required for the patient.
Also ListedHospice Care, Community BasedTaxonomy 251G00000X
505 W OWASSA, Edinburg, TX 78539
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAmara Hospice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare OSCAR/certification671671

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 ›

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 45D2054207

Cbji Homecare LLC Dba Amara Hospice · Edinburg, TX
Active · expires Feb 14, 2027
CLIA Number45D2054207
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 15, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 14, 2027
Laboratory DirectorVeronica A. Hinojosa
Laboratory Phone(956) 283-1550
Laboratory LocationCbji Homecare LLC Dba Amara Hospice505 W Owassa Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539
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 Amara Hospice (CMS certification number 671671), from CMS Care Compare.

Amara Hospice

Hospice · Edinburg, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number671671
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 8, 2011
Average Daily Census34patients per day on average
Location505 West Owassa RoadEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Phone(956) 283-1550
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
Home61%
Assisted living facility9%
Nursing facility8%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility16%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations6%
Patients with cancer
27%
Patients with dementia
30%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
5%
Patients with respiratory disease
12%
Patients with stroke
5%
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
115 patient stays
93%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
115 patient stays
87%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
115 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
99 patient stays
94.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
115 patient stays
98.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
36 patient stays
94.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
115 patient stays
77.4%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
117 patient stays
46.2%
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 94
2.3%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 27
36.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 92
14.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 35
34.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 39
4.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 41
$15,062
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 16
9.1 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 65
9.4%
Visits near death
National percentile 46
92.7%
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 Cbji Home Care, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cbji Home Care, LLC is 1508197716. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 28, 2010. The provider is doing business as Amara Hospice.

Where is Cbji Home Care, LLC located?

Cbji Home Care, LLC is located at 505 W Owassa, Edinburg, TX 78539. The listed phone number is (956) 283-1550.

What is Cbji Home Care, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice, Inpatient with taxonomy code 315D00000X.

Does Cbji Home Care, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2054207) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 14, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Cbji Home Care, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Amara Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 671671), certified since March 8, 2011.

What insurance does Cbji Home Care, LLC 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 Cbji Home Care, 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 Cbji Home Care, LLC was last updated on March 26, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.