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PASSIONATE HOSPICE, LLC
NPI 1700498599
Hospice Care, Community Based in Houston, TX

Active since August 21, 2020
13100 NORTHWEST FWY STE 405, HOUSTON, TX 77040(833) 365-2464(888) 701-1169 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 22, 2026, Jun 2, 2026, Dec 8, 2025 and 7 more (10 updates tracked since 2020).

About Passionate Hospice, Llc NPPES

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

PASSIONATE HOSPICE, LLC (NPI 1700498599), doing business as Doctor's Choice Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. The organization lists Kristin Glover, Compliance, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700498599
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NamePASSIONATE HOSPICE, LLC
Location Address13100 NORTHWEST FWY STE 405Houston, TX 77040-6310
Mailing Address13100 Northwest Fwy Ste 410Houston, TX 77040-6310 · (833) 365-2464 · Fax (888) 701-1169
Phone(833) 365-2464
Fax(888) 701-1169
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKristin GloverCompliance · (833) 365-2464
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 202610 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1700498599 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
13100 NORTHWEST FWY STE 405, Houston, TX 77040
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDoctor's Choice Hospice

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Doctor's Choice Hospice (CMS certification number 971667), from CMS Care Compare.

Doctor's Choice Hospice

Hospice · Houston, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number971667
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 9, 2021
Location13100 Northwest Freeway Suite 400BHouston, TX 77040 · Harris County
Phone(833) 365-2464

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
319 patient stays
99.7%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
319 patient stays
97.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
319 patient stays
98.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
211 patient stays
96.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
319 patient stays
97.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
191 patient stays
95.8%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
129 patient stays
93.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
319 patient stays
88.1%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
246 patient stays
58.5%
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 73
0.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 66
65.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 77
10.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 14
24.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 82
13.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 82
3.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 30
$13,383
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 69
14.1 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 72
10.3%
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 Passionate Hospice, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Passionate Hospice, LLC is 1700498599. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2020. The provider is doing business as Doctor's Choice Hospice.

Where is Passionate Hospice, LLC located?

Passionate Hospice, LLC is located at 13100 Northwest Fwy Ste 405, Houston, TX 77040. The listed phone number is (833) 365-2464.

What is Passionate Hospice, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Passionate Hospice, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Doctor's Choice Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 971667), certified since July 9, 2021.

What insurance does Passionate Hospice, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Passionate 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 Passionate Hospice, LLC was last updated on July 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.