Wilkes-barre General Hospital - Medicare Acute Care Hospital in Wilkes-barre, PA

Wilkes-barre General Hospital is a medicare enrolled Acute Care Hospital in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania. It is located at 575 North River Street, Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania 18764. You can reach out to the office of Wilkes-barre General Hospital via phone at (570) 829-8111.

The ownership type of Wilkes-barre General Hospital is Voluntary non-profit - Private and it provides emergency services (Emergency Room). The Medicare ID (also called CCN - CMS Certification Number) for Wilkes-barre General Hospital is 390137.

Contact Information

Wilkes-barre General Hospital
575 North River Street, Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania 18764
(570) 829-8111

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Hospital Profile

NameWilkes-barre General Hospital
TypeAcute Care Hospital
Location575 North River Street, Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency ServicesYes
Medicare ID (CCN)390137

Patients' Experience Survey:


Overall Rating of the Hospital:

Willingness to Recommend Hospital:
55%
37%
8%
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:
68%
20%
12%
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:
52%
34%
14%
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:
79%
16%
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:
81%
15%
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:
64%
24%
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:
60%
18%
22%
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:
85%
15%
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:
45%
49%
6%
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 Wilkes-barre General Hospital from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1255585303
Organization NameWILKES BARRE HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
Doing Business AsWILKES BARRE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Address575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number570-829-8111

NPI Number1396769782
Organization NameWVHCS-HOSPITAL
Doing Business AsWILKES-BARRE GENERAL HOSPITAL
Address575 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number570-829-8111

NPI Number1447329461
Organization NameKINDRED HOSPITALS EAST, LLC
Doing Business AsKINDRED HOSPITAL - WYOMING VALLEY
Address575 N River St, Seventh Floor, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
Hospital TypeLong Term Care Hospital
Phone Number570-552-7620

NPI Number1750798740
Organization NamePOST ACUTE MEDICAL AT NANTICOKE LLC
Doing Business AsPAM SPECIALTY HOSPITAL OF WILKES-BARRE
Address575 N River St, 7th Floor, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
Hospital TypeLong Term Care Hospital
Phone Number570-208-3310

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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Hospitals in Wilkes-barre, PA

Wilkes-barre General Hospital
Acute Care Hospital
Location: 575 North River Street, Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania 18764
Phone: (570) 829-8111    

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