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MEMPHIS VAMC
NPI 1659667996
Military Hospital in Memphis, TN

Active since June 24, 2011
2/5
Hospital Overall Rating
1030 JEFFERSON AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104(901) 523-8990 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Memphis Vamc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MEMPHIS VAMC (NPI 1659667996) is a healthcare organization registered as a military hospital in Memphis, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. The organization lists James Williamson, Optometrist/residency Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659667996
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy286500000X
Legal Business NameMEMPHIS VAMC
Location Address1030 JEFFERSON AVEMemphis, TN 38104-2127
Mailing Address1030 Jefferson AveMemphis, TN 38104-2127 · (901) 523-8990
Phone(901) 523-8990
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames WilliamsonOptometrist/residency Director · (901) 523-5366
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2011
✔ NPI 1659667996 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyMilitary HospitalHospitals
Taxonomy Code286500000X
Definition

A health care facility operated by the Department of Defense.

1030 JEFFERSON AVE, Memphis, TN 38104
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CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Accreditation 44D0987294

Memphis Vamc · Memphis, TN
Expired · May 22, 2026
CLIA Number44D0987294
Laboratory TypeHospital
Certificate Effective DateJune 1, 2001
Certificate Expiration DateMay 22, 2026
Laboratory DirectorRudolf Ulirsch
Laboratory Phone(901) 523-8990
Laboratory LocationMemphis Vamc1030 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This is a certificate that is issued to a laboratory on the basis of the laboratory's accreditation by an accreditation organization approved by CMS.

Hospital Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality and patient-experience ratings for Memphis VA Medical Center (CMS certification number 44013F), from CMS Care Compare.

Memphis VA Medical Center

Acute Care - Veterans Administration · Memphis, TN
2/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipVeterans Health Administration
CMS Certification Number44013F
Location1030 Jefferson AvenueMemphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County · (901) 577-7200
Emergency services

Patient Experience

HCAHPS patient survey · Jan 2023 – Dec 2023
3/5 summary rating
Nurse communication
2/5
Doctor communication
4/5
Staff responsiveness
3/5
Communication about medicines
4/5
Discharge information
3/5
Care transition
3/5
Cleanliness
2/5
Quietness
2/5
Overall hospital rating
2/5
Recommend hospital
2/5
Star ratings summarize responses from patients surveyed after discharge, collected through the CMS HCAHPS program.

Complications & Deaths 17

Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients
Cases too small to report
Death rate for heart attack patients
11.5% No different than national
Death rate for COPD patients
5.5% Better than the national benchmark
Death rate for heart failure patients
7.4% Better than the national benchmark
Death rate for pneumonia patients
11.5% Better than the national benchmark
Pressure ulcer rate
1.00 No different than national

Infections 2

Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)
2 observed cases · 1.97 predicted · 2,111 patient days
1.015 No different than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)
2 observed cases · 3.142 predicted · 3,764 patient days
0.637 No different than national

Unplanned Hospital Visits 9

Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate
323 No different than national
Rate of readmission after discharge from hospital (hospital-wide)
2395 No different than national
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement
Cases too small to report
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate
571 No different than national
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients
254 No different than national
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate
88 No different than national

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. KAREN LOUELLA CURTIS M.D.
Internal Medicine
1030 JEFFERSON AVE, VAMC AMBULATORY CARE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 523-8990
KAY M PUSAKULICH M.A.
Audiologist
1030 JEFFERSON AVE, 112H
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 523-8990
AIDA OCAMPO NEWTON P.T.
Physical Therapist
1030 JEFFERSON AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 523-8990
MS. PEGGY J NEIL CTRS
Recreation Therapist
1030 JEFFERSON AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 523-8990
VA MEDICAL CENTER
Recreation Therapist
1030 JEFFERSON AVE, (117RT)
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 523-8990
BRYAN J GARRISON
Kinesiotherapist
1030 JEFFERSON AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 523-8990
MS. REGINA G. ECHOLS KINESIOTHERAPIST
Kinesiotherapist
1030 JEFFERSON AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 523-8990
MR. DAVE MARELL FAIRLEY RKT
Kinesiotherapist
1030 JEFFERSON AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 523-8990

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Memphis Vamc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Memphis Vamc is 1659667996. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2011.

Where is Memphis Vamc located?

Memphis Vamc is located at 1030 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 38104. The listed phone number is (901) 523-8990.

What is Memphis Vamc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Military Hospital with taxonomy code 286500000X.

Is Memphis Vamc a Medicare-certified hospital?

Yes. Memphis VA Medical Center is a Medicare-certified hospital (Acute Care - Veterans Administration). The hospital provides emergency services.

What quality rating does Memphis Vamc have?

CMS rates Memphis VA Medical Center 2 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare, based on measures of safety, patient experience and outcomes. The full measure detail is in the Hospital Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Memphis Vamc was last updated on June 24, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.