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VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION MIDWEST
NPI 1518009158
Hospice Care, Community Based in Saint Louis, MO

Active since February 12, 2007CLIA 26D1045548 · Waiver
1801 PARK 270 DR, SUITE 150, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63146(314) 682-3400(314) 682-3450 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 24, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 24, 2018, Dec 27, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest NPPES

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

VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION MIDWEST (NPI 1518009158) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Saint Louis, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 15, 2027 and lists Nick Westfall, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518009158
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameVITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION MIDWEST
Location Address1801 PARK 270 DR, SUITE 150Saint Louis, MO 63146
Mailing Address3046 Corporate WayMiramar, FL 33025-6547 · (305) 374-4143
Phone(314) 682-3400
Fax(314) 682-3450
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNick WestfallCeo · (305) 374-4143
Enumeration DateFebruary 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 24, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1518009158 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 150-HO
1801 PARK 270 DR, Saint Louis, MO 63146
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid828260705MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).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 26D1045548

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest · Saint Louis, MO
Active · expires Sep 15, 2027
CLIA Number26D1045548
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 16, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 15, 2027
Laboratory DirectorKyle D. Toti
Laboratory Phone(314) 682-3400
Laboratory LocationVitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest1801 Park 270 Drive, Suite 150, Saint Louis, MO 63146
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 Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest (CMS certification number 261616), from CMS Care Compare.

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest

Hospice · Saint Louis, MO
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number261616
CMS RegionRegion 7
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 30, 2005
Average Daily Census140patients per day on average
Location1801 Park 270 Drive - Suite 150Saint Louis, MO 63146 · St. Louis County
Phone(314) 682-3400
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
Home54%
Assisted living facility1%
Nursing facility43%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Patients with cancer
18%
Patients with dementia
12%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
12%
Patients with respiratory disease
10%
Patients with stroke
15%
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
323 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
323 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
323 patient stays
98.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
212 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
323 patient stays
98.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
156 patient stays
99.4%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
109 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
323 patient stays
98.1%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
434 patient stays
64.3%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 62
63%
Early live discharges
National percentile 78
10.2%
Late live discharges
National percentile 41
36.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 50
6.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 50
1.1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 59
$18,114
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 61
13.3 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 40
7.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 27
87.9%
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 Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest is 1518009158. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 12, 2007.

Where is Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest located?

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest is located at 1801 Park 270 Dr Suite 150, Saint Louis, MO 63146. The listed phone number is (314) 682-3400.

What is Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest's specialty?

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

Does Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 26D1045548) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 15, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 261616), certified since December 30, 2005.

What insurance does Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Vitas Healthcare Corporation Midwest 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 Corporation Midwest was last updated on December 24, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.