For medical professionals at LewisGale Medical Center

Our hospital staff is committed to working collaboratively with referring physicians to provide the highest level of care to our patients. We appreciate your partnership.

For mental health assessments & referrals – Call the RESPOND crisis line at (540) 776-1100, or (800) 541-9992 for immediate assistance.

For all other referrals — Call our 24/7 Transfer Center at (855) 544-9337.

The Transfer Center streamlines patient transfers and direct admissions. Our team will:

• Obtain and document necessary patient information
• Locate the designated accepting physician and hospital
• Connect referring and accepting physicians by a recorded physician-to-physician call
• Confirm bed availability, obtain hospital approval and notify receiving departments
• Assist in securing appropriate transportation
• Track transfer from time of call until patient arrives at destination
• Provide immediate feedback to close the loop with all referring physicians and facilities

All calls are recorded and documented to ensure accurate service.

We offer medical office leasing opportunities to physician practices. For leasing opportunities, contact administration at (540) 776-4000.

HCA Virginia Health System hospitals use the Centralized Credentials Verification Service. By filling out an application through this service, you begin the credentialing process and can request privileges at any of our facilities.

Credentialing

Providing quality, patient-centered care is our priority. We partner with physicians and other medical professionals who have the necessary qualifications and credentials to provide expert, safe and compassionate medical care to our community.

Our rigorous credentialing process follows federal and state regulatory requirements and accreditation standards for verifying medical professionals’ education, training, licensure and competence to ensure privileges are only granted to those who are qualified.

Visit our credentialing portal.

Outside organizations can quickly and easily request the verification of physicians in good standing at an HCA Healthcare facility. The requesting organization may self generate and print a verification letter.

• iResponse/generate hospital affiliation letters
• Help with hospital affiliate letters

We offer a wide range of programs and resources to enhance your practice, including:

• Advanced diagnostic imaging services
• College of American Pathologists-accredited laboratory
• Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) medication barcode technology to prevent medication errors
• hCare physician portal to access clinical results and allows physicians to sign reports remotely
• Hospitalist services
• Picture Archival Communication System (PACS) for fast access to patient medical records, images and test results from anywhere in our network
• Specialty and subspecialty in-hospital consultation capabilities