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WELLCARE HOSPICE LLC
NPI 1619454162
Hospice Care, Community Based in The Woodlands, TX

Active since July 26, 2018CLIA 45D2165991 · Waiver
2204 TIMBERLOCH PL STE 185, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380(713) 462-4488(713) 324-8953 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 7, 2025, Mar 4, 2025, Nov 16, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Wellcare Hospice Llc NPPES

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

WELLCARE HOSPICE LLC (NPI 1619454162), doing business as Choice Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in The Woodlands, Texas and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 8, 2027 and lists Katrina Dawn Lanier, Partner, Chief Growth Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619454162
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameWELLCARE HOSPICE LLC
Location Address2204 TIMBERLOCH PL STE 185The Woodlands, TX 77380-1192
Mailing Address6760 Old Jacksonville Hwy Ste 102Tyler, TX 75703-0567
Phone(713) 462-4488
Fax(713) 324-8953
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKatrina Dawn LanierPartner, Chief Growth Officer · (903) 932-1852
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1619454162 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
2204 TIMBERLOCH PL STE 185, The Woodlands, TX 77380
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsChoice Hospice

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Wellcare Hospice Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateTexasEnrollment IDO20190612001184Part A · HospiceDue dateMarch 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

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 45D2165991

Wellcare Hospice, LLC Dba Choice Hospice · The Woodlands, TX
Active · expires May 8, 2027
CLIA Number45D2165991
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMay 9, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateMay 8, 2027
Laboratory DirectorShawn L. Stevens
Laboratory Phone(713) 462-4488
Laboratory LocationWellcare Hospice, LLC Dba Choice Hospice2204 Timberloch Place Suite 185, The Woodlands, TX 77380
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 Choice Hospice (CMS certification number 971597), from CMS Care Compare.

Choice Hospice

Hospice · The Woodlands, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number971597
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 25, 2020
Location2204 Timberloch Pl Ste 185The Woodlands, TX 77380 · Dallas County
Phone(713) 462-4488

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
182 patient stays
95.1%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
182 patient stays
91.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
182 patient stays
97.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
81 patient stays
91.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
182 patient stays
98.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
78 patient stays
92.3%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
44 patient stays
97.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
182 patient stays
82.4%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
241 patient stays
63.5%
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 77
0.3%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 27
36.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 56
6.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 29
31.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 81
13.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 87
4.5%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 45
$15,767
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 43
11.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 52
8.1%
Visits near death
National percentile 62
94.8%
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 Wellcare Hospice LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wellcare Hospice LLC is 1619454162. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2018. The provider is doing business as Choice Hospice.

Where is Wellcare Hospice LLC located?

Wellcare Hospice LLC is located at 2204 Timberloch Pl Ste 185, The Woodlands, TX 77380. The listed phone number is (713) 462-4488.

What is Wellcare Hospice LLC's specialty?

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

Is Wellcare Hospice LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wellcare Hospice LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Wellcare Hospice LLC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Part A enrollment for this organization (Texas, Hospice) is due for revalidation by March 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

Does Wellcare Hospice LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2165991) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 8, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Wellcare Hospice LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Choice Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 971597), certified since September 25, 2020.

What insurance does Wellcare Hospice LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Wellcare Hospice 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 Wellcare Hospice LLC was last updated on November 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.