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VEGA ALTA HOSPICE CARE, INC.
NPI 1528273992
Hospice Care, Community Based in Vega Alta, PR

Active since May 11, 2007CLIA 40D1037297 · Waiver
CALLE MUNOZ RIVERA #1, VEGA ALTA, PR 00692(787) 270-4838(787) 270-4972 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 24, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Vega Alta Hospice Care, Inc. NPPES

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

VEGA ALTA HOSPICE CARE, INC. (NPI 1528273992) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 21, 2027 and lists Itzalia Tirado Valentin, Executive Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528273992
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameVEGA ALTA HOSPICE CARE, INC.
Location AddressCALLE MUNOZ RIVERA #1Vega Alta, PR 00692
Mailing AddressPo Box 459Vega Alta, PR 00692 · (787) 270-4838 · Fax (787) 270-4972
Phone(787) 270-4838
Fax(787) 270-4972
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialItzalia Tirado ValentinExecutive Director · (787) 270-4838
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 24, 2007
✔ NPI 1528273992 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 401565
CALLE MUNOZ RIVERA #1, Vega Alta, PR 00692
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified401565PR · Hospice

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 40D1037297

Vega Alta Hospice Care · Vega Alta, PR
Active · expires Feb 21, 2027
CLIA Number40D1037297
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 22, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 21, 2027
Laboratory DirectorHector D. Acosta
Laboratory Phone(787) 270-4838
Laboratory LocationVega Alta Hospice CareMunoz Rivera #1 2nd Floor, Vega Alta, PR 00692
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Hospicio Las Brisas (CMS certification number 401565), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospicio Las Brisas

Hospice · Vega Alta, PR
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number401565
CMS RegionRegion 2
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 23, 2003
Average Daily Census44patients per day on average
LocationCalle Luis Munoz Rivera #1 Altos, Vega Alta, PrVega Alta, PR 00692 · Vega Alta County
Phone(787) 270-4838
Routine home care only Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home100%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations0%
Patients with cancer
25%
Patients with dementia
35%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
8%
Patients with respiratory disease
4%
Patients with stroke
11%
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
195 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
195 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
195 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
165 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
195 patient stays
99%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
77 patient stays
98.7%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
72 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
195 patient stays
97.9%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
316 patient stays
61.7%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 20
30.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 78
10.3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 83
52.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 29
2.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 1
$4,738
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 76
15 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 12
4.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 76
96.5%
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 Vega Alta Hospice Care, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Vega Alta Hospice Care, Inc. is 1528273992. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2007.

Where is Vega Alta Hospice Care, Inc. located?

Vega Alta Hospice Care, Inc. is located at Calle Munoz Rivera #1, Vega Alta, PR 00692. The listed phone number is (787) 270-4838.

What is Vega Alta Hospice Care, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does Vega Alta Hospice Care, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 40D1037297) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 21, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Vega Alta Hospice Care, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospicio Las Brisas is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 401565), certified since September 23, 2003.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vega Alta Hospice Care, Inc. was last updated on October 24, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.