University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston - Medicare Acute Care Hospital in Galveston, TX

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston is a medicare enrolled Acute Care Hospital in Galveston, Texas. It is located at 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555. You can reach out to the office of University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston via phone at (409) 772-1011.

The ownership type of University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston is Government - State and it provides emergency services (Emergency Room). The Medicare ID (also called CCN - CMS Certification Number) for University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston is 450018.

Contact Information

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555
(409) 772-1011

Hospital Profile

NameUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
TypeAcute Care Hospital
Location301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas
OwnershipGovernment - State
Emergency ServicesYes
Medicare ID (CCN)450018

Patients' Experience Survey:


Overall Rating of the Hospital:

Willingness to Recommend Hospital:
72%
22%
6%
Yes Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital
Probably Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital
No Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital

Cleanliness of Hospital Environment:
80%
14%
6%
Always Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean
Usually Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean

Quietness of Hospital Environment:
67%
26%
7%
Always Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night
Usually Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night

Nurse Communication:
75%
20%
5%
Always Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well
Usually Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well

Doctor Communication:
76%
17%
7%
Always Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well
Usually Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well

Responsiveness of Hospital Staff:
61%
27%
12%
Always Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted
Usually Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted

Communication about Medicines:
61%
18%
21%
Always Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them
Usually Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them

Discharge Information:
83%
17%
Yes Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home
No Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home

Care Transition:
51%
42%
7%
Always Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital
Usually Patients who “Agree” they understood their care when they left the hospital
Sometimes or Never Patients who “Disagree” or “Strongly Disagree” they understood their care when they left the hospital

NPI Associated with the Hospital:

Unlike individual providers, Hospitals may have multiple NPI numbers for example, there can be a separate NPI for each unit within the hospital. We have found possible NPI number/s associated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1386923670
Organization NameUTMB
Address301 University Blvd, Jsa 9.128. Dept Of Neurology, Galveston, TX 77555
Hospital TypeChronic Disease Hospital
Phone Number409-772-2646

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NPI Number1457802472
Organization NameUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH
Address301 University Blvd, 0709, Galveston, TX 77555
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number409-772-2230

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NPI Number1568869063
Organization NameUTMB
Address301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital - Women
Phone Number409-772-1193

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NPI Number1710292800
Organization NameUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH
Address301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number409-772-0798

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Four new AIDS medicines added to the World Health Organization prequalification list

Four new AIDS medicines are this week being added to the World Health Organization prequalification list, thus further increasing access to a choice of quality products.

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Structural Quality Measures:

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

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Four new AIDS medicines added to the World Health Organization prequalification list

Four new AIDS medicines are this week being added to the World Health Organization prequalification list, thus further increasing access to a choice of quality products.

Protein complex may be an effective alternative to opioid pain medications

A drug targeting a protein complex containing two different types of opioid receptors may be an effective alternative to morphine and other opioid pain medications, without any of the side effects or risk of dependence, according to research led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

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UVA Health has partnered with the Virginia Department of Health and other hospitals around the state to determine how many Virginians have been infected with COVID-19 - and how many remain at risk.

Read more News

› Verified 9 days ago

Hospitals in Galveston, TX

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Acute Care Hospital
Location: 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555
Phone: (409) 772-1011    
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Childrens Hospital
Location: 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550
Phone: (409) 770-6600    

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