PALLIATIVE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH TEXAS – NPI #1336451046
Internal Medicine
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
PALLIATIVE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH TEXAS is a provider located in VICTORIA, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336451046 to PALLIATIVE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH TEXAS on July 10, 2010. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “PALLIATIVE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH TEXAS” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is HOSPICE OF SOUTH TEXAS, INC. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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NPI Profile for
HOSPICE OF SOUTH TEXAS, INC
(about 16 years ago)
VICTORIA, TX 77901-3933 Phone: (361) 572-4300 Fax: (361) 570-1147
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Phone: (361) 572-4300
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Identifiers for PALLIATIVE CARE CENTER OF SOUTH TEXAS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | BCBS | TX | 32TG |
| MEDICAID | TX | 202547001 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207RH0002X - Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary) |
TX | M8837 |
| 207VH0002X - Obstetrics & Gynecology / Hospice and Palliative Medicine |
TX | E6195 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.