DC Senior AdvisorThe Medical Team is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 1896 Preston White Drive in Reston, VA 20191. It has been certified since 2017. It cares for about 29 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Virginia average is 9.2. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Virginia average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is The Medical Team's Medicare record?
| Hospice | The Medical Team |
|---|---|
| Address | 1896 Preston White Drive, Reston, VA 20191 |
| Phone | (703) 390-2300 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 491623 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/15/2017 |
How does The Medical Team score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
The Medical Team scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Virginia average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | The Medical Team | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 33.1% | 47.5% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 6.4% | 8.8% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 40.4% | 35.2% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 2.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 2.4% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 13.2 min | 13.1 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 4.5% | 8.1% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 89.7% | 92.2% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 97.3% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Virginia average 96.6%) and 34.6% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Virginia average 59.2%).
What do families say about The Medical Team?
73% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend The Medical Team; the Virginia average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | The Medical Team | Virginia average | U.S. average | vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 69% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 68% | 76% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 85% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 81% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 62% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 72% | 81% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 73% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
Where does The Medical Team deliver care, and to whom?
63% of the medical team's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (35%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 63% |
| At home | 34% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 2% |
| In a hospital | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 35% |
| Other conditions | 23% |
| Respiratory disease | 16% |
| Cancer | 13% |
| Stroke | 7% |
Which Washington, D.C.-area ZIP codes does The Medical Team serve?
The Medical Team tells Medicare it serves 46 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs.
- 20105
- 20117
- 20120
- 20121
- 20124
- 20132
- 20147
- 20148
- 20151
- 20152
- 20164
- 20165
- 20166
- 20170
- 20171
- 20175
- 20176
- 20190
- 20191
- 20194
- 22003
- 22015
- 22030
- 22032
- 22033
- 22039
- 22041
- 22042
- 22043
- 22066
- 22079
- 22101
- 22102
- 22124
- 22150
- 22151
- 22153
- 22180
- 22181
- 22182
- 22201
- 22207
- 22301
- 22306
- 22312
- 22314
What should you ask The Medical Team before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
40.4% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Virginia average 35.2%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask about weekend coverage
4.5% of its nursing time is delivered on weekends (Virginia average 8.1%). Ask who is on call Saturday and Sunday and whether routine visits happen then.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
All Medicare-certified hospices in Washington, D.C. and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is The Medical Team Medicare-certified?
Yes. The Medical Team is certified by Medicare under provider number 491623 and has been since 2017.
What is The Medical Team's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Virginia average is 9.2.
How large is The Medical Team?
It cares for about 29 patients on an average day.
