VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville - Medicare Acute Care Hospital - Veterans Administration in Gainesville, FL

VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville is a medicare enrolled Acute Care Hospital - Veterans Administration in Gainesville, Florida. It is located at 1601 S W Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608. You can reach out to the office of VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville via phone at (352) 376-1611. The ownership type of VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville is Veterans Health Administration and it provides emergency services (Emergency Room). The Medicare ID (also called CCN - CMS Certification Number) for VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville is 10057F.

Contact Information

VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville
1601 S W Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida 32608
(352) 376-1611

Map and Direction




Hospital Profile

NameVA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville
TypeAcute Care Hospital - Veterans Administration
Location1601 S W Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida
OwnershipVeterans Health Administration
Emergency ServicesYes
Medicare ID (CCN)10057F

Patients' Experience Survey:


Overall Rating of the Hospital:

Patients' Rating of the Hospital:
74%
20%
6%
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:
75%
19%
6%
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:
81%
16%
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:
87%
11%
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:
80%
17%
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:
77%
19%
4%
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:
80%
16%
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

Doctors Treated Patients with Courtesy and Respect:
86%
11%
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%
18%
4%
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:
78%
17%
5%
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:
67%
15%
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

Told What New Medicines Were For:
79%
14%
7%
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:
52%
20%
28%
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:
70%
18%
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:
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:
88%
12%
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:
86%
14%
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:
88%
12%
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 VA North Florida/south Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1063462000
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameGAINESVILLE VAMC
Address1601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number866-793-4591

NPI Number1750418422
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameVETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION
Address1601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number352-376-1611

NPI Number1801135629
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameMALCOLM RANDAL VA MEDICAL CENTER
Address1601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number352-376-1611

NPI Number1801972138
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTH FLORIDA/ SOUTH GEORGIA VETERANS HEALTH SYSTEM
Address1601 Sw Archer Rd, Gu 112c, Gainesville, FL 32608
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number352-316-1611

NPI Number1871762021
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameDEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Doing Business AsMALCOLM RANDALL MEDICAL CENTER
Address1601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number352-376-1611

NPI Number1184800740
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameDEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Address1601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access
Phone Number352-376-1611

NPI Number1518157551
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameMALCOM RANDALL VA MEDICAL CENTER
Address1601 S.w Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access
Phone Number352-376-1611

NPI Number1326132762
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNF/SG VETERANS HEALTH SYSTEM
Address1601 Sw Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32606
TypePsychiatric Hospital
Phone Number352-376-1611

NPI Number1598948077
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameNORTH FLORIDA/SOUTH GEORGIA VETERANS HEALTH SYSTEM
Address1601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
TypeMilitary Hospital
Phone Number352-374-6087

NPI Number1356438550
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameVAMC
Doing Business AsDept Of Veteran Affairs
Address170 Castle Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607
TypeMilitary Hospital - Military General Acute Care Hospital. Operational (Transportable)
Phone Number352-376-1611

NPI Number1578802690
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameDEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
Address1601 Sw Archer Road, 426 Nw 7th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608
TypeMilitary Hospital - Military General Acute Care Hospital. Operational (Transportable)
Phone Number352-374-6029

Reviews and Comments

Other Hospitals in Gainesville, FL

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Acute Care Hospital
Location: 6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32605
Phone: (352) 333-4100    
UF Health Shands Hospital
Acute Care Hospital
Location: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, Florida 32610
Phone: (352) 265-8000    

Medicare Care Compare

Medicare's Care Compare (which replaced Hospital Compare in 2020) reports on the quality of care at more than 5,000 Medicare-certified hospitals across the country, including star ratings and the patient survey results shown on this page. You can use this information to:
  • compare hospitals before a planned stay or procedure
  • see how patients rated communication with nurses and doctors, cleanliness, quietness and discharge planning


Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

NPI Number: The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique identification number for covered health care providers. The NPI must be used in lieu of legacy provider identifiers in the HIPAA standards transactions. Covered health care providers and all health plans and health care clearinghouses must use the NPIs in the administrative and financial transactions adopted under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

Our Data: Information on www.medicarelist.com is built using data sources published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The information disclosed on the NPI Registry are FOIA-disclosable and are required to be disclosed under the FOIA and the eFOIA amendments to the FOIA. There is no way to 'opt out' or 'suppress' the NPPES record data for health care providers with active NPIs.