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METHODIST HEALTHCARE HILL COUNTRY HOSPICE & FAMILY CARE
NPI 1629771571
Hospice Care, Community Based in Fredericksburg, TX

Active since March 22, 2023CLIA 45D0979047 · Waiver
4/5
Patient Care Rating
808 REUBEN STREET, BRUNE BUILDING - 2ND FLOOR, FREDERICKSBURG, TX 78624(830) 997-1335 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 15, 2023, Mar 22, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care NPPES

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

METHODIST HEALTHCARE HILL COUNTRY HOSPICE & FAMILY CARE (NPI 1629771571) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Fredericksburg, Texas and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through October 10, 2026 and lists William Bradley Parrish, Cfo, Home Health & Hospice, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629771571
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameHILL COUNTRY HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address808 REUBEN STREET, BRUNE BUILDING - 2ND FLOORFredericksburg, TX 78624
Mailing Address1 Park PlzNashville, TN 37203-6527 · (615) 344-4783
Phone(830) 997-1335
Organization SubpartYesParent: Methodist Healthcare System Of San Antonio, Ltd., L.l.p.
Authorized OfficialWilliam Bradley ParrishCfo, Home Health & Hospice · (512) 565-8439
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJune 15, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 15, 2023
✔ NPI 1629771571 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
808 REUBEN STREET, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMethodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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 45D0979047

Methodist Healthcare Hill County Hospice & Family Care · Fredericksburg, TX
Active · expires Oct 10, 2026
CLIA Number45D0979047
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateOctober 11, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateOctober 10, 2026
Laboratory DirectorYvonne Haug
Laboratory Phone(830) 997-1335
Laboratory LocationMethodist Healthcare Hill County Hospice & Family Care808 Reuben Street, Brune Bldg 2N Floor, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Healthcare At Home (CMS certification number 457216), from CMS Care Compare.

Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Healthcare At Home

Home health agency · Fredericksburg, TX
4/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipNonProfit
CMS Certification Number457216
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 6, 1982
Phone(830) 997-1336
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
98.8%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
86.8%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
88.8%
Patients who got better at bathing
89%
Patients whose breathing improved
93.9%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
83%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
73.4%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
98.4%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
100%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
1.4%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.6%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
875 of 1,012 patient episodes · observed rate 86.46%
84.74% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
461 patient stays · observed rate 2.6%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.68% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
0.95
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family (CMS certification number 451600), from CMS Care Compare.

Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family

Hospice · Fredericksburg, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number451600
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 27, 1994
Average Daily Census108patients per day on average
Location808 Reuben Street, Brune Bldg., 2nd FloorFredericksburg, TX 78624 · Gillespie County
Phone(830) 997-1335
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
Home57%
Assisted living facility12%
Nursing facility29%
Inpatient hospital0%
Patients with cancer
29%
Patients with dementia
18%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
18%
Patients with respiratory disease
3%
Patients with stroke
3%
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
339 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
339 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
339 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
160 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
339 patient stays
99.7%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
166 patient stays
99.4%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
123 patient stays
99.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
339 patient stays
99.1%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
371 patient stays
84.9%
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 90
1.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 7
14.8%
Early live discharges
National percentile 44
5.2%
Late live discharges
National percentile 63
44.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 49
6.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 43
$15,396
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 80
15.6 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 70
10%
Visits near death
National percentile 90
98.6%
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 Hill Country Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hill Country Hospice, LLC is 1629771571. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2023. The provider is doing business as Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care.

Where is Hill Country Hospice, LLC located?

Hill Country Hospice, LLC is located at 808 Reuben Street Brune Building - 2nd Floor, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. The listed phone number is (830) 997-1335.

What is Hill Country Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Hill Country Hospice, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D0979047) is associated with this NPI, valid through October 10, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Hill Country Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Healthcare At Home is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since July 6, 1982.

What quality rating does Hill Country Hospice, LLC have?

CMS rates Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Healthcare At Home 4 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Hill Country Hospice, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 2 other insurers list Hill Country 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 Hill Country Hospice, LLC was last updated on June 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.