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TRADITIONS HOSPICE OF TYLER, LLC
NPI 1669897112
Hospice Care, Community Based in Tyler, TX

Active since February 20, 2014CLIA 45D2162589 · Waiver
4/5
Patient Care Rating
1820 SHILOH RD SUITE 1105, TYLER, TX 75703(903) 787-5897(903) 787-5912 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 19, 2025, Nov 10, 2025, May 9, 2023 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2019).

About Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, Llc NPPES

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

TRADITIONS HOSPICE OF TYLER, LLC (NPI 1669897112), doing business as Traditions Health, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Tyler, Texas and active in the NPI registry since February 2014. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 25, 2027, maintains a secondary practice location in Allen, and lists Chris Walker, Cfo/cao, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669897112
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameTRADITIONS HOSPICE OF TYLER, LLC
Location Address1820 SHILOH RD SUITE 1105Tyler, TX 75703-2426
Mailing Address8150 N Central Expy Ste 1800Dallas, TX 75206-1883 · (469) 839-3777
Phone(903) 787-5897
Fax(903) 787-5912
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChris WalkerCfo/cao · (469) 839-3706
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1669897112 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
1820 SHILOH RD SUITE 1105, Tyler, TX 75703
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsTraditions Health
Doing Business AsVitalcaring Group

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1400 N Allen Dr Ste 206Allen, TX 75013-2553 · Phone (972) 954-3604

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Garth Morgan, M.D.
Family Practice
NPI 1689616575
8264 HIGHWAY 6 LOOP
Navasota, TX 77868
(979) 207-6100
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare139 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 45D2162589

Traditions Hospice Of Tyler LLC Dba Traditions Hospice · Tyler, TX
Active · expires Feb 25, 2027
CLIA Number45D2162589
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 26, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 25, 2027
Laboratory DirectorYutasha Jackson
Laboratory Phone(903) 787-5897
Laboratory LocationTraditions Hospice Of Tyler LLC Dba Traditions Hospice1820 Shiloh Road, Suite 1105, Tyler, TX 75703
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name 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 Traditions Health (CMS certification number 457951), from CMS Care Compare.

Traditions Health

Home health agency · Tyler, TX
4.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number457951
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 29, 2005
Phone(903) 509-4555
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
99.4%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
100%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
96.4%
Patients who got better at bathing
100%
Patients whose breathing improved
93.9%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
100%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
83.3%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
95.3%
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.
4.6%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
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
252 of 470 patient episodes · observed rate 53.62%
60.22% Worse Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
175 patient stays · observed rate 1.71%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.43% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
1.07
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 Traditions Health (CMS certification number 671592), from CMS Care Compare.

Traditions Health

Hospice · Tyler, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number671592
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 14, 2008
Average Daily Census108patients per day on average
Location1820 Shiloh Road, Suite 1105Tyler, TX 75703 · Smith County
Phone(903) 787-5897
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
Home46%
Assisted living facility9%
Nursing facility5%
Skilled nursing facility38%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
14%
Patients with dementia
25%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
26%
Patients with respiratory disease
9%
Patients with stroke
6%
Patients with other conditions
6%
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
115 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
115 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
115 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
85 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
115 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
92 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
115 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
195 patient stays
84.1%
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 59
61.3%
Early live discharges
National percentile 55
6.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 50
39.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 94
19.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 94
6.6%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 57
$17,814
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 25
10 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 61
8.9%
Visits near death
National percentile 75
96.3%
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 Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC is 1669897112. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2014. The provider is doing business as Traditions Health and VitalCaring Group.

Where is Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC located?

Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC is located at 1820 Shiloh Rd Suite 1105, Tyler, TX 75703. The listed phone number is (903) 787-5897.

What is Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Family Practice) reassigns their Medicare billing to Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D2162589) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 25, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Traditions Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since November 29, 2005.

What quality rating does Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC have?

CMS rates Traditions Health 4.5 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 Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan list Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, 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 Traditions Hospice Of Tyler, LLC was last updated on October 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.