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VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
NPI 1720122831
Hospice Care, Community Based in Walnut Creek, CA

Active since February 20, 2007CLIA Certified · 2 labs
355 LENNON LN, SUITE 150, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598(925) 930-9373(925) 945-3850 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 24, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 24, 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 1720122831) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Walnut Creek, California and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Nick Westfall, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720122831
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameVITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
Location Address355 LENNON LN, SUITE 150Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2475
Mailing Address3046 Corporate WayMiramar, FL 33025-6547 · (305) 374-4143
Phone(925) 930-9373
Fax(925) 945-3850
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNick WestfallCeo · (305) 374-4143
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 24, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1720122831 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 · 070000687
355 LENNON LN, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidHPC01770FCA

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

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 05D1025500

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California · Walnut Creek, CA
Active · expires May 9, 2028
CLIA Number05D1025500
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateMay 10, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMay 9, 2028
Laboratory DirectorKristina M. Carpenter, Do
Laboratory Phone(925) 930-9373
Laboratory LocationVitas Healthcare Corporation Of California355 Lennon Ln Ste 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 05D2214155

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California · Lathrop, CA
Active · expires Feb 18, 2027
CLIA Number05D2214155
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 19, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 18, 2027
Laboratory DirectorKristina Carpenter
Laboratory Phone(925) 930-9373
Laboratory LocationVitas Healthcare Corporation Of California16956 S Harlan Rd, Suite 2F, Lathrop, CA 95330
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
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 051770), from CMS Care Compare.

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California

Hospice · Walnut Creek, CA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number051770
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 17, 2004
Average Daily Census349patients per day on average
Location355 Lennon Lane, Suite 150Walnut Creek, CA 94598 · Contra Costa County
Phone(925) 930-9373
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
Home43%
Assisted living facility44%
Nursing facility11%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
19%
Patients with dementia
10%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
12%
Patients with respiratory disease
6%
Patients with stroke
34%
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
884 patient stays
99.7%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
884 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
884 patient stays
98.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
491 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
884 patient stays
98.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
492 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
403 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
884 patient stays
98.2%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
743 patient stays
57.9%
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 88
1%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 52
56.9%
Early live discharges
National percentile 79
10.4%
Late live discharges
National percentile 65
44.8%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 39
4.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 76
3.1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 82
$23,381
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 95
20.3 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 50
8%
Visits near death
National percentile 69
95.7%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALEXANDRA ALABATA INGRAM P.A.
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
355 LENNON LN, SUITE 295
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Contra Costa County (925) 357-9786
DR. KENNETH C HSIAO MD
Urology
355 LENNON LN, SUITE 205
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Contra Costa County (925) 935-0627
DR. JEFFREY THOMAS BORTZ M.D.
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
355 LENNON LN, SUITE 355
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Contra Costa County (925) 932-7704
DR. TIFFANY HSU HAM D.D.S., M.S.
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
355 LENNON LN, #215
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Contra Costa County (925) 482-6223

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 1720122831. 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 355 Lennon Ln Suite 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. The listed phone number is (925) 930-9373.

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 CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

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

Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 051770), certified since August 17, 2004.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California was last updated on December 24, 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.