Tanner Medical Center-east Alabama - Medicare Critical Access Hospital in Wedowee, AL

Tanner Medical Center-east Alabama is a medicare enrolled Critical Access Hospital in Wedowee, Alabama. It is located at 1032 Main Street South, Wedowee, Alabama 36278. You can reach out to the office of Tanner Medical Center-east Alabama via phone at (256) 357-2111.

The ownership type of Tanner Medical Center-east Alabama is Government - Hospital District or Authority and it provides emergency services (Emergency Room). The Medicare ID (also called CCN - CMS Certification Number) for Tanner Medical Center-east Alabama is 011306.

Contact Information

Tanner Medical Center-east Alabama
1032 Main Street South, Wedowee, Alabama 36278
(256) 357-2111
Not Available

Hospital Profile

NameTanner Medical Center-east Alabama
TypeCritical Access Hospital
Location1032 Main Street South, Wedowee, Alabama
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
Emergency ServicesYes
Medicare ID (CCN)011306

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NPI Associated with the Hospital:

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NPI Number1912428301
Organization NameTANNER MEDICAL CENTER ALABAMA INC
Doing Business AsTANNER MEDICAL CENTER
Address1032 Main St South, Wedowee, AL 36278
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access
Phone Number256-357-2111

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Able to receive lab results electronicallyYes
Able to track patients' lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visitsYes

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Hospitals in Wedowee, AL

Tanner Medical Center-east Alabama
Critical Access Hospital
Location: 1032 Main Street South, Wedowee, Alabama 36278
Phone: (256) 357-2111    

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