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VMS PALLIATIVE HOSPICE CARE LLC
NPI 1629569686
Hospice Care, Community Based in Cypress, TX

Active since May 25, 2018CLIA 45D2153520 · Waiver
20127 IVORY VALLEY LN, CYPRESS, TX 77433(281) 758-5652(713) 422-2412 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2026, Feb 3, 2026, Dec 6, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Vms Palliative Hospice Care Llc NPPES

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

VMS PALLIATIVE HOSPICE CARE LLC (NPI 1629569686), doing business as Palliative Hospice Care, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Cypress, Texas and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 26, 2026 and lists Barbara Ortiz Gonzalez, Alt. Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629569686
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameVMS PALLIATIVE HOSPICE CARE LLC
Location Address20127 IVORY VALLEY LNCypress, TX 77433-0030
Mailing Address20127 Ivory Valley LnCypress, TX 77433-0030 · (281) 758-5652 · Fax (713) 422-2412
Phone(281) 758-5652
Fax(713) 422-2412
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBarbara Ortiz GonzalezAlt. Administrator · (832) 812-9598
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1629569686 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
20127 IVORY VALLEY LN, Cypress, TX 77433
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsPalliative Hospice Care

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Molina Healthcare.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 45D2153520

Vms Palliative Hospice Care LLC · Houston, TX
Active · expires Aug 26, 2026
CLIA Number45D2153520
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateAugust 27, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 26, 2026
Laboratory DirectorRemy Zozkazock
Laboratory Phone(281) 758-5652
Laboratory LocationVms Palliative Hospice Care LLC550 Greens Parkway Dr Suite 100, Houston, TX 77067
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 Palliative Hospice Care, Inc. (CMS certification number 741790), from CMS Care Compare.

Palliative Hospice Care, Inc.

Hospice · Houston, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number741790
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 17, 2019
Average Daily Census1patients per day on average
Location550 Greens Pkwy, Ste 100Houston, TX 77067 · Harris County
Phone(281) 758-5652
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
0%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
0%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
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
90 patient stays
97.8%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
90 patient stays
97.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
90 patient stays
87.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
29 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
90 patient stays
94.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
90 patient stays
83.3%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
32 patient stays
9.4%
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.
8/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 65
0.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 53
57.5%
Early live discharges
National percentile 19
0.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 91
59.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 60
8.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 51
1.2%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 91
$27,189
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 16
9.1 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 23
5.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 14
79.6%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

B O G ADVANCED FAMILY MEDICAL MANAGEMENT INC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
20127 IVORY VALLEY LN
CYPRESS, TX 77433
Harris County (832) 812-9598
C & E HOME HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Home Health
20127 IVORY VALLEY LN
CYPRESS, TX 77433
Harris County (281) 202-3797
MIRACLE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT INC.
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
20127 IVORY VALLEY LN
CYPRESS, TX 77433
Harris County (832) 812-9598
BARBARA- YADIRA ORTIZ-GONZALEZ APRN,FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
20127 IVORY VALLEY LN
CYPRESS, TX 77433
Harris County (713) 866-4024

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 Vms Palliative Hospice Care LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vms Palliative Hospice Care LLC is 1629569686. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2018. The provider is doing business as Palliative Hospice Care.

Where is Vms Palliative Hospice Care LLC located?

Vms Palliative Hospice Care LLC is located at 20127 Ivory Valley Ln, Cypress, TX 77433. The listed phone number is (281) 758-5652.

What is Vms Palliative Hospice Care LLC's specialty?

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

Does Vms Palliative Hospice Care LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2153520) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 26, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Vms Palliative Hospice Care LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Palliative Hospice Care, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 741790), certified since March 17, 2019.

What insurance does Vms Palliative Hospice Care LLC accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Vms Palliative Hospice 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 Vms Palliative Hospice Care LLC was last updated on May 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.