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VITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
NPI 1801939939
Hospice Care, Community Based in San Diego, CA

Active since February 15, 2007
9655 GRANITE RIDGE DR, SUITE 300, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 499-8901(858) 503-4785 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 27, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 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 1801939939) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in San Diego, California and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization lists Nicholas Westfall, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801939939
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameVITAS HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
Location Address9655 GRANITE RIDGE DR, SUITE 300San Diego, CA 92123-2674
Mailing Address3046 Corporate WayMiramar, FL 33025-6547 · (305) 374-4143
Phone(858) 499-8901
Fax(858) 503-4785
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNicholas WestfallCeo · (305) 374-4143
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 27, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1801939939 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 · 080000602
9655 GRANITE RIDGE DR, San Diego, CA 92123
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Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidHPC01597GCA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateCaliforniaEnrollment IDO20050624000497Part A · HospiceDue dateMarch 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California (CMS certification number 051597), from CMS Care Compare.

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California

Hospice · San Diego, CA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number051597
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 13, 1992
Average Daily Census728patients per day on average
Location9655 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite 300San Diego, CA 92123 · San Diego County
Phone(858) 499-8901
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 facility41%
Nursing facility11%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
21%
Patients with dementia
19%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
14%
Patients with respiratory disease
5%
Patients with stroke
19%
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
2389 patient stays
99.6%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
2389 patient stays
99.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
2389 patient stays
98%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
1358 patient stays
99%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
2389 patient stays
98.4%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
1431 patient stays
99.9%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
1022 patient stays
99.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
2389 patient stays
96.4%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
1,391 patient stays
50.1%
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.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 91
1.6%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 89
82.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 87
12.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 45
37.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 82
14.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 87
4.7%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 76
$21,678
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 84
16.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 76
11%
Visits near death
National percentile 77
96.6%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

MISS MARIAM HAJIMOOSA M.A., M.F.T.
Marriage & Family Therapist
9655 GRANITE RIDGE DR, #600
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 571-8295
SHELBY MICHELE ALANE ESPIRITU LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
9655 GRANITE RIDGE DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 413-7746
SAN DIEGO MRI INSTITUTE, LLC
Specialist
9655 GRANITE RIDGE DR, 200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 924-0807
JULIA J GENDRON MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
9655 GRANITE RIDGE DR, SIXTH FLOOR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (805) 713-5930
MRS. JENNIE ABITO MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
9655 GRANITE RIDGE DR, SECOND FLOOR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (619) 518-5615
HILARY S ROWAN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
9655 GRANITE RIDGE DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 499-8901

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 1801939939. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2007.

Where is Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California located?

Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is located at 9655 Granite Ridge Dr Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (858) 499-8901.

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.

Is Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Part A enrollment for this organization (California, Hospice) is due for revalidation by March 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

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

Yes. Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 051597), certified since November 13, 1992.

What insurance does Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare list Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California 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 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.