The Medical Team Inc
Metairie, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197312)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (985) 872-6666 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Medical Team Inc holds a 2.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Louisiana state average of 3.5, but its patient survey rating is 5 stars. Families should weigh both figures and check Medicare Care Compare for the latest data.
The Medical Team Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 64 ZIP codes from its office in Metairie, Louisiana.
Yes, The Medical Team Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197312, certified since May 22, 1980, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be confirmed on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
The Medical Team Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Metairie, Louisiana, certified since May 22, 1980. It is a proprietary (for-profit) agency offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, The Medical Team Inc holds a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5. However, its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting favorable feedback from patients on their care experience.
CMS data further shows that 98.12% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 82.65% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare quality measures.
The agency serves a broad geographic area, covering 64 ZIP codes from its Metairie office. Prospective patients and families should verify current ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically, and confirm service availability with the agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, The Medical Team Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 197312) and has been since May 22, 1980, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a CMS quality star rating of 2.5, which is below the Louisiana state average of 3.5.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 5 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality measures and staffing details at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197312?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The Medical Team Inc serves 64 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, specific care plans, timely-care performance, and any details not listed here by calling the agency at (985) 872-6666 and verifying on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered care, while non-medical home care typically covers assistance with daily living activities without clinical services; this agency's data covers only its skilled home health offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The Medical Team Inc has been Medicare-certified since May 22, 1980.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The Medical Team Inc is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (985) 872-6666 and verify coverage details with Medicare or your insurer.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact The Medical Team Inc at (985) 872-6666 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/22/1980. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.