DC Senior AdvisorThe Medical Team Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1896 Preston White Drive in Reston, VA 20191. Medicare first certified it in 1985, 41 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Virginia average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is got better at walking or moving around.
What is The Medical Team Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | The Medical Team Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 1896 Preston White Drive, Reston, VA 20191 |
| Phone | (703) 390-2300 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 497033 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/27/1985 |
How does The Medical Team Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for The Medical Team Inc. It is better than the Virginia average on 2 and worse on 4.
| Measure | The Medical Team Inc | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 96.5% | 97% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 78.5% | 87% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 86.6% | 89.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 85.7% | 89.3% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 92% | 91.2% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 85.5% | 86.3% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99% | 95.5% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 79.3% | 66.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 65.7% | 73.3% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: got better at walking or moving around, met expected function at discharge and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about The Medical Team Inc?
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend The Medical Team Inc, based on 96 completed surveys. The Virginia average is 79%.
| Survey question | The Medical Team Inc | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 85% | 89% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 86% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 70% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 75% | 79% | 79% | Worse |
Do The Medical Team Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates The Medical Team Inc better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 87.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.2% |
Which home health services does The Medical Team Inc provide, and which does it not?
The Medical Team Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by The Medical Team Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Washington, D.C.-area ZIP codes does The Medical Team Inc serve?
The Medical Team Inc tells Medicare it serves 67 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs, out of 84 in total.
- 20105
- 20117
- 20120
- 20121
- 20124
- 20132
- 20141
- 20147
- 20148
- 20151
- 20152
- 20158
- 20164
- 20165
- 20166
- 20170
- 20171
- 20175
- 20176
- 20180
- 20190
- 20191
- 20194
- 20197
- 22003
- 22015
- 22030
- 22031
- 22032
- 22033
- 22039
- 22042
- 22043
- 22044
- 22046
- 22060
- 22066
- 22079
- 22101
- 22102
- 22124
- 22150
- 22151
- 22152
- 22153
- 22180
- 22181
- 22182
- 22201
- 22202
- 22203
- 22204
- 22206
- 22209
- 22301
- 22302
- 22303
- 22304
- 22305
- 22306
- 22307
- 22309
- 22310
- 22311
- 22312
- 22314
- 22315
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask The Medical Team Inc before starting care?
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
78.5% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 87% across Virginia. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask what 'done' looks like
65.7% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Virginia average 73.3%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
85.7% of patients improved at bathing (Virginia average 89.3%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Which other home health agencies serve Reston, VA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Reston.
- Pathwell Home Health & Hospice — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Enhabit Home Health (reston) — 3 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is The Medical Team Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. The Medical Team Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 497033 and has been since 1985. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is The Medical Team Inc's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Virginia average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does The Medical Team Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
