Doctor'S Choice Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21790)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 979-0089 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Doctor'S Choice Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc, often because of small patient counts. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the data has not been released publicly by CMS at this time.
Doctor'S Choice Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc serves 7 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Doctor'S Choice Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21790, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Doctor'S Choice Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice serving the Van Nuys, California area in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 14, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare records.
CMS collects family caregiver experiences through the CAHPS Hospice Survey and publishes quality process measures, but for this hospice, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10. This is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released this data publicly for this provider.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time (marked by CMS as 'not reported').
Doctor'S Choice Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc serves a total of 7 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office, reflecting a modest service area.
Under the Medicare hospice benefit, Medicare covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures in this profile are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the most current information on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Doctor'S Choice Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21790) as of September 14, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is available; CMS marks this as 'not reported.'
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 7 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver surveys offer more direct insight when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 14, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Doctor'S Choice Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc at (888) 979-0089 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (888) 979-0089 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver experiences, quality measure scores, service area, and available support; contact Doctor'S Choice Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc at (888) 979-0089 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21790?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.