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TRADITIONS HOSPICE OF ELK CITY, LLC
NPI 1902869738
Hospice Care, Community Based in Elk City, OK

Active since April 11, 2006CLIA 37D0965426 · Waiver
212 SOUTH JEFFERSON AVENUE, ELK CITY, OK 73644(580) 243-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 17, 2025, Aug 8, 2024, May 8, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, Llc NPPES

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

TRADITIONS HOSPICE OF ELK CITY, LLC (NPI 1902869738), doing business as Traditions Health Of Elk City, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Elk City, Oklahoma and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 20, 2027, maintains a secondary practice location in Weatherford, and lists Chris Walker, Cfo/cao, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902869738
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameTRADITIONS HOSPICE OF ELK CITY, LLC
Location Address212 SOUTH JEFFERSON AVENUEElk City, OK 73644-5738
Mailing Address8150 N Central Expy Ste 1800Dallas, TX 75206-1883 · (469) 839-3777
Phone(580) 243-5000
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialChris WalkerCfo/cao · (469) 839-3706
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 22, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1902869738 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
212 SOUTH JEFFERSON AVENUE, Elk City, OK 73644
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsTraditions Health Of Elk City
Doing Business AsVitalcaring Group Hospice - Elk City

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11623 Cypress DrWeatherford, OK 73096-5707 · Phone (580) 772-0159

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200087120 AOK

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by December 31, 2026

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
StateOklahomaEnrollment IDO20210521000889Part A · HospiceDue dateDecember 31, 2026
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

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 37D0965426

Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, LLC · Elk City, OK
Active · expires Sep 20, 2027
CLIA Number37D0965426
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 21, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 20, 2027
Laboratory DirectorPhyllis Keith
Laboratory Phone(580) 243-5000
Laboratory LocationTraditions Hospice Of Elk City, LLC212 S Jefferson Ave, Elk City, OK 73644
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address 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 Traditions Health Of Elk City (CMS certification number 371583), from CMS Care Compare.

Traditions Health Of Elk City

Hospice · Elk City, OK
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number371583
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceJanuary 5, 2000
Average Daily Census79patients per day on average
Location212 S Jefferson AvenueElk City, OK 73644 · Beckham County
Phone(580) 243-5000
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
Home23%
Assisted living facility1%
Nursing facility74%
Inpatient hospital1%
Patients with cancer
16%
Patients with dementia
34%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
15%
Patients with respiratory disease
8%
Patients with stroke
6%
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
205 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
205 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
205 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
91 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
205 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
106 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
40 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
205 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
234 patient stays
54.3%
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.
8/10
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 6
13.8%
Early live discharges
National percentile 50
6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 37
34.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 99
27.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 88
4.8%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 77
$22,051
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 69
14.2 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 32
6.5%
Visits near death
National percentile 85
97.6%
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 Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, LLC is 1902869738. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006. The provider is doing business as Traditions Health of Elk City and VitalCaring Group Hospice - Elk City.

Where is Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, LLC located?

Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, LLC is located at 212 South Jefferson Avenue, Elk City, OK 73644. The listed phone number is (580) 243-5000.

What is Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, LLC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Part A enrollment for this organization (Oklahoma, Hospice) is due for revalidation by December 31, 2026. 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.

Does Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 37D0965426) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 20, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Traditions Health Of Elk City is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 371583), certified since January 5, 2000.

What insurance does Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and UnitedHealthcare list Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, 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 Traditions Hospice Of Elk City, LLC was last updated on October 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 days 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.