The Medical Team Inc
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741714)
CMS process measure: 90.57 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 270-1393 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for The Medical Team Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 90.57, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
The Medical Team Inc serves 58 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, The Medical Team Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741714, since March 20, 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 San Antonio, Texas, serving families in Bexar County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 20, 2018.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, often because too few surveys were completed to report publicly. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means the data is not yet available.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, The Medical Team Inc scored 90.57, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 64.3% of patients, according to the most recent published data.
The Medical Team Inc's service area, per CMS records, covers 58 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, care through The Medical Team Inc is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond this benefit are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. The Medical Team Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 741714), effective since March 20, 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 for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report; this is not an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The Medical Team Inc scored 90.57 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, The Medical Team Inc serves 58 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, Texas office in Bexar County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The Medical Team Inc is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of the provider record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
CMS records show The Medical Team Inc has been Medicare-certified since March 20, 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 generally for patients with a terminal prognosis who are focused on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact The Medical Team Inc at (210) 270-1393 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; contact The Medical Team Inc directly at (210) 270-1393 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, and the ZIP codes served — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare, and any additional questions can be directed to the hospice at (210) 270-1393.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up The Medical Team Inc (CCN 741714) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741714?state=TX to confirm current 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.