Physicians Choice Hospice
Las Vegas, NV · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 291508)
CMS process measure: 93.58 (state average 93.57 — at state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (702) 736-8180 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Physicians Choice Hospice has a 2-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 70% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 93.58 is at the Nevada state average of 93.57.
Physicians Choice Hospice serves 62 ZIP codes from its Las Vegas, Nevada office in Clark County.
Yes, Physicians Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 291508, since 1998); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Physicians Choice Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving families in Clark County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 1998, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare's oversight for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 2 stars. Among survey respondents, 70% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 70% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were followed — this hospice scored 93.58, compared to a Nevada state average of 93.57, placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 45.2% of patients, per its published data.
Physicians Choice Hospice reports serving 62 ZIP codes from its Las Vegas office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information and vintage of these measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Physicians Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 291508, since August 26, 1998). 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 2-star overall caregiver rating, with 70% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 70% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 93.58, compared to the Nevada state average of 93.57 — CMS classifies this as being at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Physicians Choice Hospice reports serving 62 ZIP codes from its Las Vegas, Nevada office in Clark County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Physicians Choice Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but it is part of the public CMS record families may want to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 1998.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped 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 toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on receiving care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Physicians Choice Hospice at (702) 736-8180 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Physicians Choice Hospice at (702) 736-8180 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership — all of which are covered in this profile using CMS data; for specifics not covered here, contact the hospice directly at (702) 736-8180.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Physicians Choice Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/291508?state=NV.
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.