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NORTHWEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC is a Medicare-certified ambulatory surgery center located in BELLINGHAM, WA, offering same-day outpatient surgical procedures. Google rating: 4.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews.

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NORTHWEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC

bellingham, WAMedicare Certified

Location & Directions

Address

2930 SQUALICUM PKWY, #202

BELLINGHAM, WA

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(360) 734-1420

Service Area

This provider serves patients in BELLINGHAM and surrounding areas in WA.

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Note on Service Area

This ambulatory surgery center serves patients in the surrounding area. Contact this surgery center directly to confirm service availability in your specific location.

Procedures Performed

Common outpatient procedures performed at this ambulatory surgery center, based on reported specialties.

Gastroenterology (GI Surgery)6
ColonoscopyA flexible camera examines the full length of the colon to screen for cancer and remove polyps before they become cancerous. Done under sedation, it typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. The bowel prep the day before is the part most patients find hardest.Upper Endoscopy (EGD)A thin camera passed through the mouth examines the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine. Used to investigate persistent heartburn, difficulty swallowing, unexplained bleeding, or abdominal pain. Usually takes 15 to 30 minutes under sedation.Flexible SigmoidoscopyExamines the lower portion of the colon only, rather than its full length. Preparation is lighter than a full colonoscopy and sedation is sometimes unnecessary, but it cannot detect problems higher in the colon.Capsule EndoscopyYou swallow a vitamin-sized camera that photographs the small intestine as it passes through — a region that standard scopes cannot easily reach. There is no sedation and no recovery. The capsule passes naturally, and images are reviewed after the fact.ERCPCombines endoscopy and X-ray imaging to diagnose and treat blockages in the bile and pancreatic ducts, most often gallstones stuck in a duct. Unlike a routine endoscopy, it carries a meaningful risk of pancreatitis afterward, so it is used when treatment is likely rather than for screening alone.Hemorrhoid TreatmentShrinks or removes swollen veins in the rectum and anus using rubber band ligation, injection, or surgical removal depending on severity. Banding is quick and typically requires no anesthesia; surgical removal is more effective for advanced cases but recovery is noticeably more uncomfortable.

Procedure list is based on CMS-reported specialty designations. Contact the facility to confirm specific procedures offered.

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Patient Experience Scores

Overall: 96/100 (+3 vs natl avg 93)

Based on 82 surveys · 23% response rate

OAS CAHPS scores are linear means (0–100) from Medicare patient surveys. Higher is better. National averages shown for comparison.

Overall RatingPatients who gave the facility a high overall rating
96+3 vs national avg (93)
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Would RecommendPatients who would definitely recommend this facility
97+5 vs national avg (92)
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StaffPatients who rated staff care and professionalism highly
100+4 vs national avg (96)
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CommunicationPatients who felt staff communicated well about their care
96+2 vs national avg (94)
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Source: OAS CAHPS (Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS) Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Scores are linear means on a 0–100 scale.

Safety Metrics

Safe Surgery Checklist: 99.4% (natl avg ~97%)

Safe Surgery Checklist

% of surgical patients for whom a safe surgery checklist was used (ASC-9). Higher is better.

99.4%

natl avg ~97%

Hospital Transfer Rate

% of patients transferred to a hospital during or after their procedure (ASC-4). Lower is better.

0.10%

natl avg ~1.0%

Patient Fall Rate

% of patients who experienced a fall resulting in injury. Lower is better.

0.02%

natl avg ~0.1%

Patient Burn Rate

% of patients who experienced a burn during their procedure. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.03%

Wrong Site Surgery Rate

% of cases involving wrong-site, wrong-side, wrong-patient, or wrong-implant surgical events. Lower is better.

0.00%

natl avg ~0.01%

Source: CMS ASC Quality Reporting Program. Data reflects Medicare patient outcomes reported by the facility.

Preparing for Your Procedure

Guides covering what to expect before, during, and after outpatient surgery.

Colonoscopy Prep: What Actually Matters
The prep is the hard part — here is how to get through it.
Pre-Op Preparation Checklist
What to do in the weeks before your procedure, from two weeks out to the morning of.
What to Expect on Surgery Day
Arrival, check-in, the procedure itself, and discharge.
Understanding Anesthesia at an ASC
Sedation types, who administers it, and how recovery differs.
How to Read CAHPS Patient Experience Scores
What the survey scores above actually measure.
How Medicare Covers Outpatient Surgery
What Medicare pays at a certified ASC and what you owe.
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Google Reviews

4.1
17 reviews
Barbara Campbell

Barbara Campbell

Very efficient office. So well organized that there was no time sitting around and waiting. Very informative staff and smooth procedure. I felt very well taken care of every step of the way. An excellent experience.

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Jen Pinnow

Jen Pinnow

I've had the joy of having 3 colonoscopies/sigmoidoscopies here over the last year. *rolls eyes* While I certainly wish I could visit them less often, they have made every procedure as positive as humanly possible. Every single person I have interacted with from this group has been wonderful. Kind, informative, helpful. I would recommend without any reservations. They're superb. Had to leave a review in opposition to some of the negative reviews I see here.

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Anita T

Anita T

Under the care of Kristin Page ARNP and Dr. Munson and I couldnt be happier with their clinical expertise and care. I work in healthcare and am leaving most of my care in Seattle after moving up a year ago because of concerns around the Peacehealth system, but it is a breath of fresh air to have such good providers in a lovely new facility and with solid staff here in Bellingham. Highly recommend both of these providers.

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Sarah Manier

Sarah Manier

Excellent experience from beginning to end. The entire staff was constantly attentive to my personal needs and concerns. Called ahead and walked through the instructions? Being waited on by RNs? Priceless. I would definitely return to NW Endoscopy.

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John Manuel

John Manuel

Excellent experience from booking appt, intake appointment, procedure, and follow-up. Highly knowledgeable competent, and kind nursing staff. CRNA took extra time and attention to address some questions I had, and ensured I was fully aware of all options. Dr. Kelly McCullough was extraordinary, and provided exceptional care, and explanations about the procedure, throughout.

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Contact

Phone

(360) 734-1420

Website

www.nwgastro.com/

Years in Operation

31 years

Est. 1995

Ownership

For-Profit

Operating Rooms

5

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Medicare Certified

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