COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
NPI 1679740583
General Acute Care Hospital - Critical Access in Astoria, OR

Active since May 09, 2008
2265 EXCHANGE ST, ASTORIA, OR 97103(503) 338-4050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 9, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Columbia Memorial Hospital NPPES

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

COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (NPI 1679740583) is a healthcare organization registered as a critical access in Astoria, Oregon and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. The organization lists Erik W Thorsen, Chief Operating Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679740583
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282NC0060X
Legal Business NameCOLUMBIA LUTHERAN CHARITIES
Location Address2265 EXCHANGE STAstoria, OR 97103
Mailing Address2111 Exchange StAstoria, OR 97103-3329 · (503) 338-7530
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialErik W ThorsenChief Operating Officer · (503) 325-4321
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2008
NPI 1679740583 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Taxonomy Code282NC0060X
License Licensed in OR · 141146
2265 EXCHANGE ST, Astoria, OR 97103

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsColumbia Memorial Hospital

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare OSCAR/certification381320
Medicaid170989OR

Accepted Insurance

Hospital Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality and patient-experience ratings for Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMS certification number 381320), from CMS Care Compare.

Columbia Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Astoria, OR
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number381320
Location2111 Exchange StreetAstoria, OR 97103 · Clatsop County · (503) 325-4321
Emergency services Birthing friendly Meaningful use of EHRs

Patient Experience

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

Unplanned Hospital Visits 3

Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)
Cases too small to report
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy
176 No different than national
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy
176 No different than national

Timely & Effective Care 9

Emergency department volume
Low
Admit Decision Time to ED Departure Time for Admitted Patients - non psychiatric/mental health disorders
35 minutes
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit A lower number of minutes is better
129 minutes
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit- Psychiatric/Mental Health Patients. A lower number of minutes is better
202 minutes
Left before being seen
1%
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients
98%

Maternal Health 1

Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure
Yes

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.

Physical Therapy Assistant
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Physical Therapy Assistant
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Pediatrics
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Social Worker (Clinical)
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2265 EXCHANGE ST
ASTORIA, OR 97103

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 Columbia Lutheran Charities's NPI number?

The NPI number for Columbia Lutheran Charities is 1679740583. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2008. The provider is doing business as Columbia Memorial Hospital.

Where is Columbia Lutheran Charities located?

Columbia Lutheran Charities is located at 2265 Exchange St, Astoria, OR 97103. The listed phone number is (503) 338-4050.

What is Columbia Lutheran Charities's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital, specializing in Critical Access, with taxonomy code 282NC0060X.

Is Columbia Lutheran Charities a Medicare-certified hospital?

Yes. Columbia Memorial Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (Critical Access Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.

What insurance does Columbia Lutheran Charities accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Columbia Lutheran Charities as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Columbia Lutheran Charities was last updated on May 9, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.