OPTUM PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE OF TEXAS, INC. – NPI #1891244406
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.
OPTUM PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE OF TEXAS, INC. is a provider located in SAN ANTONIO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891244406 to OPTUM PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE OF TEXAS, INC. on September 23, 2016. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. The former legal business name for this organization is HOSPICE INSPIRIS OF 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
The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Sep 27, 2016. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for OPTUM PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE OF TEXAS, INC. below.
NPI Profile for
OPTUM PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE OF TEXAS, INC.
(more than 9 years ago)
SUITE 150
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78249-3460 Phone: (210) 684-3900 Fax: (844) 727-9218
SUITE 101
FRANKLIN, TN 37067-2678 Phone: (615) 224-5443 Fax: (844) 727-9218
SR. VICE PRESIDENT/CFO
Phone: (860) 221-0793
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 |
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| 207RH0002X - Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary) |
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| 207QH0002X - Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine |
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| 207PH0002X - Emergency Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine |
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.