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VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
NPI 1639213747
Hospice Care, Community Based in Torrance, CA

Active since February 20, 2007CLIA 05D0879236 · Waiver
990 W 190TH ST, SUITE 550, TORRANCE, CA 90502(310) 924-2273(310) 225-5959 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 27, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 27, 2018, Dec 27, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California NPPES

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

VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA (NPI 1639213747) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Torrance, California and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through November 14, 2027 and lists Nicholas Westfall, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639213747
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameVITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
Location Address990 W 190TH ST, SUITE 550Torrance, CA 90502-1014
Mailing Address3046 Corporate WayMiramar, FL 33025-6547 · (305) 374-4143
Phone(310) 924-2273
Fax(310) 225-5959
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNicholas WestfallCeo · (305) 374-4143
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 27, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1639213747 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 980000653
990 W 190TH ST, Torrance, CA 90502
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Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidHPC01739FCA

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 05D0879236

Vitas Healthcare Corp Of California · Torrance, CA
Active · expires Nov 14, 2027
CLIA Number05D0879236
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateNovember 15, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateNovember 14, 2027
Laboratory DirectorFaith Protsman
Laboratory Phone(310) 324-2273
Laboratory LocationVitas Healthcare Corp Of California990 W 190th St, Ste 550, Torrance, CA 90502
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
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 Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California (CMS certification number 051739), from CMS Care Compare.

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California

Hospice · Torrance, CA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number051739
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 16, 2000
Average Daily Census102patients per day on average
Location990 W 190th Street, Suite 550Torrance, CA 90502 · Los Angeles County
Phone(310) 324-2273
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
Home66%
Assisted living facility20%
Nursing facility13%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
24%
Patients with dementia
12%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
18%
Patients with respiratory disease
3%
Patients with stroke
19%
Patients with other conditions
7%
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
450 patient stays
99.1%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
450 patient stays
98.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
450 patient stays
95.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
288 patient stays
99.3%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
450 patient stays
98.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
278 patient stays
99.6%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
133 patient stays
98.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
450 patient stays
92.9%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
296 patient stays
51.4%
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.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 89
1.1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 85
79.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 59
7.2%
Late live discharges
National percentile 58
42.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 79
13.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 80
3.6%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 81
$22,990
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 83
16.1 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 94
18.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 66
95.3%
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 Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is 1639213747. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2007.

Where is Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California located?

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is located at 990 W 190th St Suite 550, Torrance, CA 90502. The listed phone number is (310) 924-2273.

What is Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California's specialty?

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

Does Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D0879236) is associated with this NPI, valid through November 14, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 051739), certified since March 16, 2000.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California was last updated on December 27, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years 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.