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HILL COUNTRY HOSPICE, LLC
NPI 1629771571
Hospice Care, Community Based in Fredericksburg, TX

Q: 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.

Q: What is Hill Country Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Active since March 22, 2023

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: August 31, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 20, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 31, 2026, Jun 15, 2023, Mar 22, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Hill Country Hospice, Llc NPPES

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

HILL COUNTRY HOSPICE, LLC (NPI 1629771571), doing business as Methodist Healthcare Hill Country Hospice & Family Care, 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 lists Justin Davis, Cfo, Methodist Hosp Hill Cntry, 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 OfficialJustin DavisCfo, Methodist Hosp Hill Cntry · (830) 990-1777

Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2023

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 31, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 31, 2026

✔ 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 ›

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

Home

57%

Assisted living facility

12%

Nursing facility

29%

Inpatient hospital

Patients with cancer

29%

Patients with dementia

18%

Patients with circulatory or heart disease

18%

Patients with respiratory disease

Patients with stroke

Patients with other conditions

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

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.

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 August 31, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 24 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.