Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Medicare Acute Care Hospital in Chicago, IL

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a medicare enrolled Acute Care Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. It is located at 251 E Huron St, Chicago, Illinois 60611. You can reach out to the office of Northwestern Memorial Hospital via phone at (312) 926-2000. The ownership type of Northwestern Memorial Hospital is Voluntary non-profit - Private and it provides emergency services (Emergency Room). The Medicare ID (also called CCN - CMS Certification Number) for Northwestern Memorial Hospital is 140281.

Contact Information

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E Huron St, Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 926-2000

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Hospital Profile

NameNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
TypeAcute Care Hospital
Location251 E Huron St, Chicago, Illinois
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency ServicesYes
Medicare ID (CCN)140281

Patients' Experience Survey:


Overall Rating of the Hospital:

Patients' Rating of the Hospital:
77%
16%
7%
9 or 10 Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)
7 or 8 Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 7 or 8 on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)
6 or lower Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 6 or lower on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest)

Willingness to Recommend Hospital:
81%
16%
3%
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

Nurse Communication:
79%
18%
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

Nurses Treated Patients with Courtesy and Respect:
86%
12%
2%
Always Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
Usually Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect

Nurses Listened Carefully:
76%
21%
3%
Always Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" listened carefully to them
Usually Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" listened carefully to them
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them

Nurses Explained Things Clearly:
75%
20%
5%
Always Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
Usually Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand

Doctor Communication:
79%
16%
5%
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

Doctors Treated Patients with Courtesy and Respect:
85%
12%
3%
Always Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" treated them with courtesy and respect
Usually Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" treated them with courtesy and respect
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" treated them with courtesy and respect

Doctors Listened Carefully:
78%
17%
5%
Always Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" listened carefully to them
Usually Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" listened carefully to them
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" listened carefully to them

Doctors Explained Things Clearly:
73%
20%
7%
Always Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" explained things in a way they could understand
Usually Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" explained things in a way they could understand
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" explained things in a way they could understand

Communication about Medicines:
60%
20%
20%
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

Told What New Medicines Were For:
74%
18%
8%
Always Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" communicated what the medication was for
Usually Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" communicated what the medication was for.
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated what the medication was for

Told About Possible Side Effects:
45%
23%
32%
Always Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Always" discussed possible side effects
Usually Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Usually" discussed possible side effects
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that when receiving new medication the staff "Sometimes" or "Never" discussed possible side effects

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%
29%
8%
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

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

Discussed Help Needed After Discharge:
85%
15%
Yes Patients who reported that YES, they did discuss whether they would need help after discharge
No Patients who reported that NO, they did not discuss whether they would need help after discharge

Written Information About Symptoms to Look Out For:
89%
11%
Yes Patients who reported that YES, they did receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge
No Patients who reported that NO, they did not receive written information about possible symptoms to look out for after discharge

NPI Associated with the Hospital:

Unlike individual providers, hospitals may have several NPI numbers, for example a separate NPI for each unit within the hospital. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1497859649
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Doing Business AsNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
Address251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
TypePsychiatric Unit
Phone Number312-926-2000

NPI Number1275704124
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameMCGAW MEDICAL CENTER
Address675 N Saint Clair St, Suite 18-200, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeLong Term Care Hospital
Phone Number312-695-8630

NPI Number1144657131
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address737 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number312-709-2115

NPI Number1215162409
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address251 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number312-472-4218

NPI Number1235441015
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address676 N Saint Clair St Ste 2210, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number312-926-2000

NPI Number1255715488
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address710 N Fairbanks Ct # 7121, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number312-926-2000

NPI Number1265689202
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address645 N Michigan Ave, Suite 440, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number312-908-8152

NPI Number1336354166
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address675 North Saint St. Clair, Suite 17-200, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number312-926-1728

NPI Number1356631824
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address675 N Saint Clair St, Suite 18-250, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number312-695-9871

NPI Number1457604662
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address250 E Superior St Fl 15, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number312-472-3664

NPI Number1508036278
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameMCGAW MEDICAL CENTER OF NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Address251 E Huron St, Galter Pavilion, Suite 3-150, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number312-926-2000

NPI Number1649573312
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address251 E Huron St # F5-704, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number312-926-8105

NPI Number1760729396
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address675 N Saint Clair St, Suite 14-100, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number480-225-6542

NPI Number1760759609
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number312-926-3000

NPI Number1780833657
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN
Address251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number312-926-2000

NPI Number1861609208
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address251 E Huron St, Feinberg 4-508, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number312-926-5499

NPI Number1912283268
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number630-935-0128

NPI Number1437315017
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address446 E Ontario St Ste 7-200, Chicago, IL 60611
TypePsychiatric Hospital
Phone Number312-926-8200

NPI Number1598028938
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Address251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
TypeRehabilitation Hospital
Phone Number312-926-2000

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