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Address
1 HEROS WAY
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Other
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitepbmchealth.org
Facilities & services
122
total beds
7
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Onsite parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 23 min of 354 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
10 hr 18 min of 13 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 43,596 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 21 min of 21 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.24 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.37 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.07 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
65% rated 9 or 10 of 10
65%
Would recommend
68% would definitely recommend
68%
Nurse communication
78% said nurses always communicated well
78%
Doctor communication
75% said doctors always communicated well
75%
Cleanliness
73% said the room was always clean
73%
Quietness at night
46% said the area was always quiet at night
46%
Clinicians on staff
350
total clinicians
17
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 31
Cardiology 21
Radiology 16
Anesthesiology 14
Hematology / oncology 9
Orthopedic surgery 9
General surgery 8
Pulmonology 8
Neurology 6
Interventional cardiology 5
Interventional radiology 5
Critical care 4
Obstetrics / gynecology 4
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Peconic Bay Medical Center?

Peconic Bay Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (631) 548-6000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Riverhead.

Is Peconic Bay Medical Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Peconic Bay Medical Center, call (631) 548-6000.

Where is Peconic Bay Medical Center located?

Peconic Bay Medical Center is located at 1 Heros Way, Riverhead, NY, 11901. Phone: (631) 548-6000.