Walter Reed National Military Med Cen - Medicare Acute Care Hospital - Dept. of Defense in Bethesda, MD

Walter Reed National Military Med Cen is a medicare enrolled Acute Care Hospital - Dept. of Defense in Bethesda, Maryland. It is located at 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20889. You can reach out to the office of Walter Reed National Military Med Cen via phone at (301) 295-4000.

The ownership type of Walter Reed National Military Med Cen is Department of Defense and it provides emergency services (Emergency Room). The Medicare ID (also called CCN - CMS Certification Number) for Walter Reed National Military Med Cen is 21007F.

Contact Information

Walter Reed National Military Med Cen
8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20889
(301) 295-4000
Not Available

Hospital Profile

NameWalter Reed National Military Med Cen
TypeAcute Care Hospital - Dept. of Defense
Location8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland
OwnershipDepartment of Defense
Emergency ServicesYes
Medicare ID (CCN)21007F

Patients' Experience Survey:


Overall Rating of the Hospital:

Willingness to Recommend Hospital:
83%
15%
2%
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:
72%
20%
8%
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:
64%
27%
9%
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:
82%
14%
4%
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:
87%
11%
2%
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:
73%
18%
9%
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:
73%
16%
11%
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:
87%
13%
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:
65%
32%
3%
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 Walter Reed National Military Med Cen from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1326163544
Organization NameWALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER
Address8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20889
Hospital TypeMilitary Hospital
Phone Number301-295-4455

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NPI Number1841686557
Organization NameUNITED STATES ARMY
Address8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20889
Hospital TypeMilitary Hospital
Phone Number301-295-8164

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Structural Quality Measures:

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Walter Reed National Military Med Cen
Acute Care Hospital - Dept. of Defense
Location: 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20889
Phone: (301) 295-4000    

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