SAN FRANCISCO VA MEDICAL CENTER
NPI 1790033397
Special Hospital in San Francisco, CA


Hospital Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

NPI Status: Active since August 29, 2012

Contact Information

4150 CLEMENT STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
ZIP 94121
Phone: (415) 221-4810

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About SAN FRANCISCO VA MEDICAL CENTER

San Francisco Va Medical Center is a hospital serving the San Francisco, California region. The facility is a special hospital. The NPI number of this hospital is 1790033397 assigned on August 2012. The hospital's primary taxonomy code is 284300000X with license number PSY25054 (CA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Ms. Vonita White-lee (Medical Staff Specialist)

NPI
1790033397
Provider Name
SAN FRANCISCO VA MEDICAL CENTER
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
4150 CLEMENT STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Location Phone
(415) 221-4810
Mailing Address
4150 CLEMENT STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Mailing Phone
(415) 221-4810
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
08-29-2012
Last Update Date
08-29-2012
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According to the Hospital Compare program data, San Francisco Va Medical Center has average overall quality rating based on the hospital's performance on seven separate quality measures including: mortality, safety of care, readmissions, patient experience, effectiveness of care, timeliness of care and efficient use of medical imaging. These quality measures are combined in a weighted average to generate a star rating of 3 out of 5 stars for this provider. The hospital provides emergency services like acute medical care or trauma care.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Special Hospital

Taxonomy Code
284300000X
Type
Hospitals
License No.
PSY25054
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
A designation by the AHA of a hospital whose primary function of the institution is to provide diagnostic and treatment services for patients who have specified medical conditions, both surgical and nonsurgical.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

MS. VONITA WHITE-LEE

Authorized Official Title
MEDICAL STAFF SPECIALIST
Authorized Official Phone
(415) 221-4810

Hospital Compare Quality Information

Star ratings information gives patients a useful way to compare local hospitals by highlighting important quality factors like readmissions, mortality, safety of care, patient experience and timely and effective care. The ratings are presented as stars, ranging from 1 to 5. A higher number of stars indicates better performance in each quality aspect.

  • Overall Quality Rating - 3 out of 5 stars - Average

    The overall rating is calculated by taking the weighted average of these group of scores. If a hospital is missing a measure category or group, the weights are redistributed amongst the qualifying measure categories or groups.

  • Recommend Hospital - 4 out of 5 stars - Good

    Recommend hospital - star rating

  • Quietness - 2 out of 5 stars - Fair

    Quietness - star rating

  • Cleanliness - 4 out of 5 stars - Good

    Cleanliness - star rating

  • Care Transition - 4 out of 5 stars - Good

    Care transition - star rating

  • Discharge Information - 3 out of 5 stars - Average

    Discharge information - star rating

  • Communication About Medicines - 5 out of 5 stars - Excellent

    Communication about medicines - star rating

  • Staff Responsiveness - 4 out of 5 stars - Good

    Staff responsiveness - star rating

  • Doctor Communication - 4 out of 5 stars - Good

    Doctor communication - star rating

  • Nurse Communication - 3 out of 5 stars - Average

    Nurse communication - star rating

  • Hospital Type Acute Care - Veterans Administration - Veterans Health Administration

  • Emergency Services: Yes

    Shows if the hospital provides emergency services like acute medical care or trauma care.

  • Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records:

    Shows if the hospital meets the criteria for promoting interoperability of Electronic Health Record Systems (EHRS).

Hospital Complications and Mortality Quality Ratings

  • Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2020 - March 2023

  • Death rate for heart attack patients is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2020 - June 2023

  • Death rate for COPD patients is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2020 - June 2023

  • Death rate for heart failure patients is better than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2020 - June 2023

  • Death rate for pneumonia patients is better than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2020 - June 2023

  • Pressure ulcer rate is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2021 - June 2023

  • Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2021 - June 2023

  • Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2021 - June 2023

  • In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2021 - June 2023

  • Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2021 - June 2023

  • Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2021 - June 2023

  • Postoperative respiratory failure rate is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2021 - June 2023

  • Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2021 - June 2023

  • Postoperative sepsis rate is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2021 - June 2023

  • Postoperative wound dehiscence rate is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2021 - June 2023

  • Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2021 - June 2023

  • CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite is no different than the national value

    Evaluation Period: July 2021 - June 2023

Hospital Associated Infections Quality Ratings

  • Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) is no different than national benchmark

    Evaluation Period: January 2023 - December 2023

  • Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) is no different than national benchmark

    Evaluation Period: January 2023 - December 2023

Unplanned Hospital Visits Quality Ratings

  • Hospital return days for heart attack patients is average days per 100 discharges

    Evaluation Period: July 2020 - June 2023

  • Hospital return days for heart failure patients is more days than average per 100 discharges

    Evaluation Period: July 2020 - June 2023

  • Hospital return days for pneumonia patients is average days per 100 discharges

    Evaluation Period: July 2020 - June 2023

  • Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2020 - June 2023

  • Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2020 - June 2023

  • Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2020 - June 2023

  • Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2020 - June 2023

  • Rate of readmission after discharge from hospital (hospital-wide) is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2022 - June 2023

  • Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate is no different than the national rate

    Evaluation Period: July 2020 - June 2023

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1790033397, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
3
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
7
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 9 → 18 → 9 0 → 0 3 → 6 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 0 + 3 + 6 + 3 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 63

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1790033397.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4150 CLEMENT STREET, VA MEDICAL CENTER
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4150 CLEMENT STREET, MAIL STOP662
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Internal Medicine
4150 CLEMENT STREET, GIMS 111A1 SAN FRANCISCO VA MEDICAL CENTER
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Internal Medicine
4150 CLEMENT STREET, VETERANS AFFAIRS HOSPITAL
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Social Worker
4150 CLEMENT STREET, BUILDING 208
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
4150 CLEMENT STREET, VAMC 127
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Registered Nurse (Oncology)
4150 CLEMENT STREET, #118
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
4150 CLEMENT STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Occupational Therapist
4150 CLEMENT STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Anesthesiology
4150 CLEMENT STREET, VAMC, ANESTHESIOLOGY DEPARTMENT (129)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Internal Medicine
4150 CLEMENT STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Pharmacist
4150 CLEMENT STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Pharmacist
4150 CLEMENT STREET, PRIMARY CARE SERVICE (119)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Psychologist (Adult Development & Aging)
4150 CLEMENT STREET, SAN FRANCISCO VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
4150 CLEMENT STREET, VA MEDICAL CENTER
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Audiologist
4150 CLEMENT STREET, AUDIOLOGY (126)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
4150 CLEMENT STREET
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Internal Medicine
4150 CLEMENT STREET, SFVAHCS 11
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Social Worker (Clinical)
4150 CLEMENT STREET, SWS 122
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
4150 CLEMENT STREET, SAN FRANCISCO VA MEDICAL CENTER
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1790033397, enumerated as an "organization" on August 29, 2012.

The provider is located at 4150 CLEMENT STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94121 and the phone number is (415) 221-4810.

Special Hospital with taxonomy code 284300000X.