Big Sandy Medical Center - Medicare Critical Access Hospital in Big Sandy, MT

Big Sandy Medical Center is a medicare enrolled Critical Access Hospital in Big Sandy, Montana. It is located at 166 Montana Ave E, Big Sandy, Montana 59520. You can reach out to the office of Big Sandy Medical Center via phone at (406) 378-2188.

The ownership type of Big Sandy Medical Center is Voluntary non-profit - Private and it provides emergency services (Emergency Room). The Medicare ID (also called CCN - CMS Certification Number) for Big Sandy Medical Center is 271311.

Contact Information

Big Sandy Medical Center
166 Montana Ave E, Big Sandy, Montana 59520
(406) 378-2188
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Hospital Profile

NameBig Sandy Medical Center
TypeCritical Access Hospital
Location166 Montana Ave E, Big Sandy, Montana
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency ServicesYes
Medicare ID (CCN)271311

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NPI Number1730129305
Organization NameBIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER INC
Address166 Montana Ave E, Big Sandy, MT 59520
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access
Phone Number406-378-2188

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Hospitals in Big Sandy, MT

Big Sandy Medical Center
Critical Access Hospital
Location: 166 Montana Ave E, Big Sandy, Montana 59520
Phone: (406) 378-2188    

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