The Medical Team Inc
Harlingen, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741765)
CMS process measure: 98.44 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 504-9000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating or percent-recommend figure for The Medical Team Inc, so no survey-based rating is available. However, on CMS's composite process measure, it scored 98.44, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
The Medical Team Inc serves 26 ZIP codes from its Harlingen, Texas office in Cameron County.
Yes, The Medical Team Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 741765, certified since August 21, 2018; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
The Medical Team Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Harlingen, Texas, serving families in Cameron County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 21, 2018, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 741765.
CMS Care Compare does not show a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating this hospice 9-10 for The Medical Team Inc. CMS often does not publish these figures when a hospice has too few surveyed patient families to report reliably; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply an absence of published data.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, The Medical Team Inc scored 98.44, above the Texas state average of 94.72. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice completed a defined set of care process steps, such as assessments and care planning tasks, as reported to CMS. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that 85.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
The Medical Team Inc's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 26 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. The Medical Team Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741765) since August 21, 2018, 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 family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for The Medical Team Inc, often because too few surveys were collected; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The Medical Team Inc's composite process score is 98.44, above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 26 ZIP codes from its Harlingen, Texas location in Cameron County, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The Medical Team Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures are a better indicator to review alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
The Medical Team Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 21, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is focused on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and symptom management rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention and support for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where The Medical Team Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (956) 504-9000 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 Medical Team Inc directly at (956) 504-9000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about service area, quality measures, staffing, and how care is provided; contact The Medical Team Inc at (956) 504-9000 for specifics not covered by CMS's published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up The Medical Team Inc (CCN 741765) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741765?state=TX to review its current published CMS data.
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.