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HOSPICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC.
NPI 1538174263
Hospice Care, Community Based in West Palm Beach, FL

Active since July 30, 2006CLIA 10D0286627 · Waiver
5300 EAST AVE, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33407(561) 848-5200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc. NPPES

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

HOSPICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. (NPI 1538174263) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in West Palm Beach, Florida and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 21, 2027 and lists David C Fielding, President And Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538174263
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHOSPICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC.
Location Address5300 EAST AVEWest Palm Beach, FL 33407-2387
Mailing Address5300 East AveWest Palm Beach, FL 33407-2387 · (561) 848-5200
Phone(561) 848-5200
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDavid C FieldingPresident And Ceo · (561) 848-5200
Enumeration DateJuly 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1538174263 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · 5027096
Also ListedHospice, InpatientTaxonomy 315D00000X · License 5027096 (FL)
5300 EAST AVE, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid087516300FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

10

Medicare enrollment records show 10 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 4 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Internal Medicine5
Family Practice2
Anesthesiology1
Emergency Medicine1
General Surgery1

Clinicians, nearest first (10)

Ilana Falitz, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1770849069
5300 EAST AVE
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 848-5200
✔ PECOSSame address
Karen Kennedy, D.O.
Anesthesiology
NPI 1427022458
5300 EAST AVE
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 227-5270
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Vanessa Perez, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1073975751
5300 EAST AVE
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 848-5200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mariaelena Caraballo, D.O.
Family Practice
NPI 1700850138
5300 EAST AVE
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 227-5127
✔ PECOSSame address
Barry Miskin, MD
General Surgery
NPI 1538121298
210 JUPITER LAKES BLVD STE 3105
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 745-7789
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Rahat Abbas, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1699756312
349 NW 16TH ST SUITE 104
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 996-1990
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare38 mi
Antonio Mendez, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1942281290
349 NW 16TH ST STE 104
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 996-1990
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare38 mi
Douglas David, D.O.
Family Practice
NPI 1194932244
5420 NW 33RD AVE SUITE 100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 486-4085
✔ PECOS40 mi
Julie Formoso Onofrio, M.D.
Internal Medicine
NPI 1619941069
5130 SUNFOREST DR STE 200
Tampa, FL 33634
(657) 400-5180
✔ PECOS175 mi
Ximena Morales, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1982099768
1301 PALM AVE STE 500
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 202-7300
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare263 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 10D0286627

Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc · West Palm Beach, FL
Active · expires Jul 21, 2027
CLIA Number10D0286627
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateJuly 22, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 21, 2027
Laboratory DirectorKatherine Brazzale
Laboratory Phone(561) 848-5200
Laboratory LocationHospice Of Palm Beach County Inc5300 East Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
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 Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc (CMS certification number 101512), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc

Hospice · West Palm Beach, FL
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number101512
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 20, 1984
Average Daily Census1034patients per day on average
Location5300 East AvenueWest Palm Beach, FL 33407 · Palm Beach County
Phone(561) 848-5200
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
Home50%
Assisted living facility24%
Nursing facility20%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility4%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
22%
Patients with dementia
19%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
21%
Patients with respiratory disease
7%
Patients with stroke
9%
Patients with other conditions
9%
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
7162 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
7162 patient stays
98.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
7162 patient stays
97.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
2738 patient stays
96.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
7162 patient stays
98.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
3943 patient stays
98.4%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
1352 patient stays
97.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
7162 patient stays
92.4%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
2,772 patient stays
30.1%
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 99
5.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 84
79%
Early live discharges
National percentile 85
12.2%
Late live discharges
National percentile 29
31.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 43
5.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 45
0.7%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 23
$12,069
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 78
15.3 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 88
14.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 54
93.8%
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 Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc. is 1538174263. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 30, 2006.

Where is Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc. located?

Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc. is located at 5300 East Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. The listed phone number is (561) 848-5200.

What is Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 10 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Internal Medicine (5), Family Practice (2) and Anesthesiology (1). Of these, 4 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 10D0286627) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 21, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice Of Palm Beach County Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 101512), certified since June 20, 1984.

What insurance does Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and AvMed and 6 other insurers list Hospice Of Palm Beach County, 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 Hospice Of Palm Beach County, Inc. was last updated on October 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 days 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.