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THE WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER
NPI 1770612608
Hospice Care, Community Based in Abilene, TX

Active since March 05, 2007
4601 HARTFORD ST, ABILENE, TX 79605(325) 793-5450 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 11, 2026, Sep 20, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About The West Texas Rehabilitation Center NPPES

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

THE WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER (NPI 1770612608), doing business as Hospice Of The Big Country, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Abilene, Texas and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. The organization lists Matthew Butler, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770612608
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameTHE WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER
Location Address4601 HARTFORD STAbilene, TX 79605-4603
Mailing Address4601 Hartford StAbilene, TX 79605-4603 · (325) 793-3400
Phone(325) 793-5450
Organization SubpartYesParent: West Texas Rehabilitation Center
Authorized OfficialMatthew ButlerCfo · (325) 793-3529
Enumeration DateMarch 5, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1770612608 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
Also ListedHospice, InpatientTaxonomy 315D00000X
4601 HARTFORD ST, Abilene, TX 79605
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsHospice Of The Big Country

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001013620TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Hospice Of The Big Country (CMS certification number 451558), from CMS Care Compare.

Hospice Of The Big Country

Hospice · Abilene, TX
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number451558
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceApril 17, 1992
Average Daily Census36patients per day on average
Location4601 HartfordAbilene, TX 79605 · Taylor County
Phone(325) 793-5450
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
Home58%
Assisted living facility18%
Nursing facility20%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital1%
Other locations3%
Patients with cancer
30%
Patients with dementia
17%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
14%
Patients with stroke
7%
Patients with other conditions
0%
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
100 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
100 patient stays
98%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
100 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
40 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
100 patient stays
99%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
59 patient stays
96.6%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
22 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
100 patient stays
95%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
155 patient stays
43.2%
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.
9/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 1
0%
Early live discharges
National percentile 87
12.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 79
50%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 99
12.5%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 39
$14,745
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 96
20.9 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 71
10.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 93
99.4%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MRS. LOUISE KNARR GRAY M.A. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
4601 HARTFORD ST
ABILENE, TX 79605
Taylor County (325) 793-3400
DONALD LONGLEY RD
Dietitian, Registered
4601 HARTFORD ST
ABILENE, TX 79605
Taylor County (325) 793-3452
AMANDA M HICKMAN PT
Physical Therapist
4601 HARTFORD ST
ABILENE, TX 79605
Taylor County (325) 793-3400
MRS. JODI MCCANN HUMECKY RN
Registered Nurse
4601 HARTFORD ST
ABILENE, TX 79605
Taylor County (325) 793-5450
ASHLEY NICOLE BRESSLER
Physical Therapist (Pediatrics)
4601 HARTFORD ST
ABILENE, TX 79605
Taylor County (325) 793-3400
JUSTIN WALLACE THIBERVILLE OTR
Occupational Therapy Assistant
4601 HARTFORD ST
ABILENE, TX 79605
Taylor County (325) 793-3400
JACQUELINE DANIELLE FOREMAN PT, DPT, CKTP
Physical Therapist
4601 HARTFORD ST
ABILENE, TX 79605
Taylor County (325) 793-3411
SAMANTHA CHEVRIE EAGLE PT
Physical Therapist
4601 HARTFORD ST
ABILENE, TX 79605
Taylor County (325) 793-3400

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 The West Texas Rehabilitation Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for The West Texas Rehabilitation Center is 1770612608. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 5, 2007. The provider is doing business as Hospice of the Big Country.

Where is The West Texas Rehabilitation Center located?

The West Texas Rehabilitation Center is located at 4601 Hartford St, Abilene, TX 79605. The listed phone number is (325) 793-5450.

What is The West Texas Rehabilitation Center's specialty?

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

Is The West Texas Rehabilitation Center a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Hospice Of The Big Country is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 451558), certified since April 17, 1992.

What insurance does The West Texas Rehabilitation Center accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list The West Texas Rehabilitation Center 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 The West Texas Rehabilitation Center was last updated on March 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.