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COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF HOUSTON, LLC
NPI 1891798427
Hospice Care, Community Based in Stafford, TX

Active since May 27, 2005CLIA 45D1002981 · Waiver
12603 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 550, STAFFORD, TX 77477(713) 667-3247(713) 688-0195 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 20, 2026, Nov 20, 2025, Sep 11, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Compassionate Care Hospice Of Houston, Llc NPPES

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

COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF HOUSTON, LLC (NPI 1891798427), doing business as Amedisys Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Stafford, Texas and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 19, 2026 and lists Joshua L Proffitt, President And Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891798427
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameCOMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE OF HOUSTON, LLC
Location Address12603 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 550Stafford, TX 77477-3854
Mailing Address3854 American Way Ste ABaton Rouge, LA 70816-4897 · (225) 292-2031 · Fax (225) 295-9678
Phone(713) 667-3247
Fax(713) 688-0195
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoshua L ProffittPresident And Ceo · (617) 639-4092
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 20, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1891798427 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
12603 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 550, Stafford, TX 77477
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAmedisys Hospice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001012388TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

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 45D1002981

Compassionate Care Hospice Of Houston, LLC Dba Amedisys Hospice · Stafford, TX
Active · expires Aug 19, 2026
CLIA Number45D1002981
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateAugust 20, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 19, 2026
Laboratory DirectorJanet Squires
Laboratory Phone(713) 667-3247
Laboratory LocationCompassionate Care Hospice Of Houston, LLC Dba Amedisys Hospice12603 Southwest Freeway Suite 550, Stafford, TX 77477
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 Amedisys Hospice (CMS certification number 451735), from CMS Care Compare.

Amedisys Hospice

Hospice · Houston, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number451735
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 25, 2003
Average Daily Census80patients per day on average
Location2040 North Loop West Suite 320Houston, TX 77018 · Harris County
Phone(713) 667-3247
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
Home74%
Assisted living facility7%
Nursing facility16%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
36%
Patients with dementia
27%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
9%
Patients with respiratory disease
7%
Patients with stroke
3%
Patients with other conditions
4%
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
181 patient stays
99.4%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
181 patient stays
98.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
181 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
82 patient stays
97.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
181 patient stays
98.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
127 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
52 patient stays
98.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
181 patient stays
96.1%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
202 patient stays
64.4%
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 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 74
71.1%
Early live discharges
National percentile 26
2.8%
Late live discharges
National percentile 57
42.2%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 71
11%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 59
1.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 64
$19,113
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 86
16.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 78
11.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 30
89%
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 Compassionate Care Hospice Of Houston, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Compassionate Care Hospice Of Houston, LLC is 1891798427. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2005. The provider is doing business as Amedisys Hospice.

Where is Compassionate Care Hospice Of Houston, LLC located?

Compassionate Care Hospice Of Houston, LLC is located at 12603 Southwest Fwy Ste 550, Stafford, TX 77477. The listed phone number is (713) 667-3247.

What is Compassionate Care Hospice Of Houston, LLC's specialty?

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

Does Compassionate Care Hospice Of Houston, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D1002981) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 19, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Compassionate Care Hospice Of Houston, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Amedisys Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 451735), certified since September 25, 2003.

What insurance does Compassionate Care Hospice Of Houston, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Compassionate Care Hospice Of Houston, 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 Compassionate Care Hospice Of Houston, LLC was last updated on March 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.