Acute care hospital (Department of Defense) in Bethesda, MD
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen
4494 Palmer Rd N, Bethesda, MD 20814 · (301) 295-4000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen at a glance
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen is a government acute care hospital (Department of Defense) in Bethesda, Maryland (Montgomery County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
84% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 184 minutes in the ER, better than the Maryland median of 242 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital (Department of Defense)
- Ownership
- Department of Defense
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Montgomery County
- CMS Certification Number
- 21007F
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 78% | 65.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 84% | 65.7% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 1,825 | 961 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 184 min | 242 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 3.1% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | medium |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 54% | 63.8% | 63.8% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.25 | 0.54 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.44 | 0.48 | Better |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.41 | 0.38 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Walter Reed National Military Med Cen's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Walter Reed National Military Med Cen. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Walter Reed National Military Med Cen?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 184 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Maryland median is 242 minutes.
Does Walter Reed National Military Med Cen have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Walter Reed National Military Med Cen and how do I contact it?
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen is at 4494 Palmer Rd N, Bethesda, MD 20814. Phone: (301) 295-4000.
About this data
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