Musc Medical Center - Medicare Acute Care Hospital in Charleston, SC

Musc Medical Center is a medicare enrolled Acute Care Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. It is located at 169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina 29425. You can reach out to the office of Musc Medical Center via phone at (843) 792-2300.

The ownership type of Musc Medical Center is Government - State and it provides emergency services (Emergency Room). The Medicare ID (also called CCN - CMS Certification Number) for Musc Medical Center is 420004.

Contact Information

Musc Medical Center
169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina 29425
(843) 792-2300

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Hospital Profile

NameMusc Medical Center
TypeAcute Care Hospital
Location169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina
OwnershipGovernment - State
Emergency ServicesYes
Medicare ID (CCN)420004

Patients' Experience Survey:


Overall Rating of the Hospital:

Willingness to Recommend Hospital:
81%
15%
4%
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:
66%
23%
11%
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:
63%
30%
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:
83%
14%
3%
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:
82%
14%
4%
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:
68%
25%
7%
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:
63%
19%
18%
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:
56%
39%
5%
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 Musc Medical Center from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1003321506
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Address171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number843-792-1414

NPI Number1003970120
Organization NameMUSC HOLLINGS CANCER CENTER
Address171 Ashley Ave, Suite 124 Hollings Cancer Center, Charleston, SC 29425
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number843-792-8284

NPI Number1073605879
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Address169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number843-792-1414

NPI Number1154020147
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Address3000 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Hospital TypeRehabilitation Hospital
Phone Number803-395-2200

NPI Number1184806531
Organization NameMUSC
Address169 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29401
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number843-792-6136

NPI Number1275230575
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Doing Business AsMUSC HEALTH - PSYCHIATRY - ORANGEBURG - PART OF MUSC MEDICAL CENTER CH
Address3000 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Hospital TypePsychiatric Hospital
Phone Number843-792-1414

NPI Number1285818104
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Address169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number843-792-6136

NPI Number1437288586
Organization NameCHARLESTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address326 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number843-792-1414

NPI Number1447269477
Organization NameCHARLESTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address326 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number843-792-2311

NPI Number1497452791
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Address3000 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Hospital TypeRehabilitation Hospital
Phone Number843-792-1414

NPI Number1508052283
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Address135 Rutledge St, Charleston, SC 29425
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital - Children
Phone Number843-792-6136

NPI Number1538452313
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Address171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number843-792-2300

NPI Number1568526796
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Address169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number843-792-1414

NPI Number1659101277
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Address169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Hospital TypeRehabilitation Hospital - Children
Phone Number843-792-1414

NPI Number1659435840
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Address169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number843-792-1414

NPI Number1669171740
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Address3000 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Hospital TypePsychiatric Hospital
Phone Number803-395-2200

NPI Number1679685333
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVESRSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Address171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital - Children
Phone Number843-792-2123

NPI Number1689753519
Organization NameMUSC
Address171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number843-792-1414

NPI Number1710683354
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Address3000 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number843-792-1414

NPI Number1770280299
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Doing Business AsMUSC HEALTH - ORANGEBURG, PART OF MUSC MEDICAL CENTER - CHARLESTON
Address3000 Saint Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number843-792-1414

NPI Number1841914298
Organization NameMEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Doing Business AsMUSC HEALTH BLACK RIVER MEDICAL CENTER
Address3555 N Williamsburg County Hwy, Cades, SC 29518
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number843-792-1414

Structural Quality Measures:

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

Reviews and Comments

Hospitals in Charleston, SC

Musc Medical Center
Acute Care Hospital
Location: 169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina 29425
Phone: (843) 792-2300    
Bon Secours-st Francis Xavier Hospital
Acute Care Hospital
Location: 2095 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29414
Phone: (843) 402-1006    
Trident Medical Center
Acute Care Hospital
Location: 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, South Carolina 29406
Phone: (843) 847-4100    
Roper Hospital
Acute Care Hospital
Location: 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Phone: (843) 724-2800    
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Hospital
Location: 2777 Speissegger Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29405
Phone: (843) 747-5830    

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