Organization Active NPI

Oakbend Medical Center

  • Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Wharton, TX
National Provider Identifier
1124070511
Registry record updated Feb 7, 2023
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Key facts

NPPES NPI Registry
Primary specialty
Skilled Nursing FacilityTaxonomy code 314000000X
License
112200 Issued in TX
Legal business name
OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER
Practice address
1405 Valhalla Dr
Wharton, TX 77488-9218
Phone
(979) 532-1244
Fax
(979) 532-1142
NPI assigned
May 16, 2006
Organization subpart
No

NPPES NPI Registry

Updated by the provider on Feb 7, 2023

Registry information is reported by the provider to CMS and is not verified. About this source

Authorized official

Name
Mr. Joe Freudenberger
Title
Ceo
Phone
(281) 341-4812

Specialties & licenses 1

Specialty (taxonomy)CodeLicenseStatePrimary
Skilled Nursing Facility 314000000X 112200 TX Primary

Addresses

Primary practice location

1405 Valhalla Dr
Wharton, TX 77488-9218

Mailing address

1705 Jackson St
Richmond, TX 77469-3246
Phone (281) 341-4881

Other identifiers 1

IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
5227MedicaidTX

Other names 2

  • Avalon Place--Wharton Doing business as
  • Paradigm at the Creek Doing business as

Medicare participation

Medicare enrollment files
Medicare fee-for-service enrollment
Enrolled in TX

Enrollment records 1

Enrollment IDStateProvider typePAC IDDetails
O20170830002769 TX Part A Provider - Skilled Nursing Facility 3375593510 Practice locations: Wharton, TX

Skilled nursing facility certification: CCN 455699

Legal name
OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER
Doing business as
PARADIGM AT THE CREEK
Certification status
Active
Provider type (POS)
Nursing home – SNF/NF distinct part
Participating since
Apr 23, 1987
Last certification
Mar 28, 2024
Beds
120
Ownership / control type
Limited Liability Corporation
Multi-facility organization
Paradigm Healthcare LLC
Most recent change of ownership
Apr 1, 2017
Organization structure
OtherNon-profit
Enrollment address
1405 Valhalla Drive
Wharton, TX 77488-9218
Nursing home name
PARADIGM AT THE CREEK
Affiliated entity
PARADIGM HEALTHCARE

Care Compare: Nursing home

Medicare Care Compare
Listed as
Paradigm at the CreekCCN 455699
Overall star rating
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
Quality measures
1 of 5
Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified
Apr 23, 1987
Medicare certification status
ActiveFrom the Provider of Services file
Certified beds
12056.0 residents per day on average
Chain
Paradigm Healthcare17 facilities in the chain
Abuse citation
Cited for abuse (Care Compare abuse icon)
Penalties (3 years)
4Fines totaling $52,034

Processed by Care Compare on Aug 1, 2026.

National Provider Directory

National Provider Directory
Tax ID family
Polly Ryan Hospital37 organizations share this tax ID, including this one

Other organizations with this tax ID 36

Organizations that report the same tax identification number in the National Provider Directory.

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Locations

1705 Jackson St
Richmond, TX 77469
Phone (281) 341-3000

1405 Valhalla Dr
Wharton, TX 77488
Phone (713) 723-9068

Ownership & related parties

All disclosed owners & managing parties 15

As disclosed on the Medicare enrollment (CMS All Owners files). Individuals include officers, directors and managing employees, who may not hold ownership.

NameRoleSinceShare
Norma Petrosewicz Individual OtherBoard Secretary Apr 1, 2017 9%
Southwest LTC Wharton LTD Organization, Frisco, TX Management services company, For-profit Operational/Managerial Control Apr 1, 2017 100%
Ruthanne Mefford Individual OtherBoard Member Apr 1, 2017 9%
Robert Douds Individual OtherBoard Member Apr 1, 2017 9%
Edward O Uthman Individual OtherBoard Member Apr 1, 2017 9%
Joseph Freudenberger Individual Corporate OfficerCeo Apr 1, 2017 10%
W-2 Managing EmployeeCeo Apr 1, 2017 1%
Oakbend Medical Center Organization, Richmond, TX 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest Apr 1, 2017 100%
Jeff Haley Individual OtherBoard Member Apr 1, 2017 9%
Melissa Martin Individual OtherBoard Member Apr 1, 2017 9%
Jeff Council Individual OtherBoard President Apr 1, 2017 9%
Tom Crayton Individual OtherBoard Treasurer Apr 1, 2017 9%
Wharton Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC Organization, Wharton, TX LLC, Management services company Operational/Managerial Control Dec 30, 2021 100%
May Tape Individual OtherBoard Vice President Apr 1, 2017 9%
John M Zerwas Individual OtherBoard Member Apr 1, 2017 9%
Amirali S Popatia Individual OtherBoard Member Apr 1, 2017 9%

Owners & managing parties with NPI records 1

Owners and managing parties disclosed on this facility’s Medicare enrollment that are themselves Medicare-enrolled.

All facility ownership & control disclosures 33

Facilities whose Medicare enrollment lists this provider’s PECOS associate ID as an owner or managing party.

FacilityTypeRoleSince
Oakbend Medical CenterRichmond, TX, CCN 450330 Hospital Operational/Managerial Control Oct 22, 2007
Oakbend Medical CenterRichmond, TX, CCN 45S330 Hospital 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%)
Operational/Managerial Control (100%)
Jan 1, 2011
Jan 1, 2011
Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterHouston, TX, CCN 676337 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%)
Operational/Managerial Control
Adp of the SNF
Feb 28, 2015
Feb 28, 2015
Apr 12, 2025
Windsor Quail Valley Post-Acute HealthcareMissouri City, TX, CCN 676371 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%)
Operational/Managerial Control
Adp of the SNF
Jan 28, 2015
Feb 28, 2015
May 20, 2025
Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterBrenham, TX, CCN 675799 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%)
Operational/Managerial Control (100%)
Adp of the SNF
Feb 28, 2015
Feb 28, 2015
May 20, 2025
Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation CenterRichmond, TX, CCN 675901 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Feb 23, 2015
Paradigm at First ColonyMissouri City, TX, CCN 455812 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Feb 28, 2015
Paradigm at WestburyHouston, TX, CCN 675612 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Feb 28, 2015
The Lev at Town ParkHouston, TX, CCN 455800 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Jun 1, 2015
Paradigm at the BrazosRichmond, TX, CCN 675420 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Jun 1, 2015
Spjst Rest Home 2Needville, TX, CCN 676298 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Mar 31, 2017
Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of BastropBastrop, TX, CCN 675356 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%)
Operational/Managerial Control
Adp of the SNF
Mar 31, 2017
Mar 31, 2017
Apr 29, 2025
Paradigm at Woodwind LakesHouston, TX, CCN 675085 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Mar 31, 2017
Avir at la GrangeLa Grange, TX, CCN 675277 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Mar 31, 2017
Paradigm at KountzeKountze, TX, CCN 455594 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Mar 31, 2017
The Lev at WinchesterAlvin, TX, CCN 676264 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Mar 31, 2017
Paradigm at the PinesSilsbee, TX, CCN 675391 Skilled nursing facility Operational/Managerial Control Mar 31, 2017
Paradigm at Bay CityBay City, TX, CCN 455582 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Mar 31, 2017
Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterHouston, TX, CCN 676258 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%)
Operational/Managerial Control
Adp of the SNF
Apr 1, 2018
Apr 1, 2018
Apr 10, 2025
S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home 3El Campo, TX, CCN 676396 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Jun 1, 2021
S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home 1Taylor, TX, CCN 676290 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Jun 1, 2021
Paradigm NorthwestHouston, TX, CCN 455714 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Oct 1, 2022
Paradigm at SweenySweeny, TX, CCN 675344 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Oct 1, 2022
Paradigm at Faith MemorialPasadena, TX, CCN 675321 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Oct 1, 2022
Robstown Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterRobstown, TX, CCN 455838 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%)
Operational/Managerial Control
Adp of the SNF
Mar 1, 2023
Mar 1, 2023
May 28, 2025
Starr County Nursing and Transitional CareRio Grande City, TX, CCN 676495 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%)
Operational/Managerial Control
Adp of the SNF
Mar 1, 2023
Mar 1, 2023
Apr 29, 2025
Paradigm at the OakSchulenburg, TX, CCN 675971 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Jan 1, 2023
Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterHarlingen, TX, CCN 675606 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%)
Operational/Managerial Control
Adp of the SNF
Mar 1, 2023
Mar 1, 2023
Apr 10, 2025
Yoakum Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterYoakum, TX, CCN 675736 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%)
Operational/Managerial Control
Adp of the SNF
Mar 1, 2023
Mar 1, 2023
Mar 1, 2023
Paradigm at KatyKaty, TX, CCN 676064 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%)
Operational/Managerial Control (100%)
Feb 1, 2025
Feb 1, 2025
Paradigm at the PrairiesEl Campo, TX, CCN 676040 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Jan 1, 2024
Champions Healthcare at WillowbrookHouston, TX, CCN 676236 Skilled nursing facility 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest (100%) Nov 1, 2023
Heritage Park of Katy Nursing and RehabilitationKaty, TX, CCN 676221 Skilled nursing facility Operational/Managerial Control Dec 20, 2024

Facilities with the same owner 33

Facilities that share an organizational owner with 5% or greater ownership or operational control.

View all 33

Practitioners & affiliated clinicians

Practitioners 2

Individual providers connected to this organization through Medicare benefit reassignment, Care Compare group membership or National Provider Directory roles.

Affiliated clinicians 2

Clinicians who list this facility as an affiliation in Medicare Care Compare.

NPI Registry JSON

The complete NPPES record for this NPI in the NPI Registry API format.

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