NAVSTA Norfolk BHC - Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - Tricare
Diagnostic Center • Norfolk, VA • Since 1830 • 2 (Duty Dental and Duty Medical) locations
About
Summary: The Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) is a U.S. Navy hospital located on Hospital Point in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is the oldest continuously operating Navy medical facility and serves under the Naval Medical Forces Atlantic/Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. Key details: - Type: Government hospital within the U.S. Navy - Location: Portsmouth, Virginia (36°50′51″N 76°18′17″W) - Founded: 1830 (built 1832), originally known as Norfolk Naval Hospital/Naval Hospital Portsmouth - Leadership: Commanding Officer Captain Brian Feldman; Executive Officer Captain Joel Schofer - Area: 20 acres - NRHP: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP No. 72001516) - Motto: First and Finest - Services: Part of the Navy medical system; supports active duty and military beneficiaries under TRICARE - Addresses of relevant facilities in the area include HQ at 620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23708, with other offices in nearby Chesapeake and Suffolk If you’re specifically looking for NAVSTA Norfolk Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) resources or TRICARE contact points related to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, NMCP serves as the primary Navy medical facility in this region and provides TRICARE-covered medical care for eligible beneficiaries. For official TRICARE-relevant details, visit portsmouth.tricare.mil.
Clinic Type
Diagnostic Center
Address
1647 Admiral Taussig Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23511-2896
Phone
757-953-9000
usn.hampton-roads.nmrtc-portsmouth-va.mbx.nmcp-refractive-surg-c@health.mil
Opening Hours
Monday–Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Duty Dental); Preventive Medicine hours Monday–Friday 7 a.m. start time; weekends/holidays may vary
Emergency Care
If you have an emergency, call 444-3333 (on Naval Station) or call 911 (civilian community) to request an ambulance.
Services Offered
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FAQs
How to contact for concerns or questions about care quality?
Any concerns or questions can be directed to our Patient Contact Representative.
What are the hours for Preventive Medicine Department heat stress readings?
Monday–Friday starting at 7 a.m. For information, please call 757-953-8815. For weekends and holidays, call 757-953-8364.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 1.8/5 (273 reviews (Birdeye))
- Yelp: 3.3/5 (72 reviews (Yelp))
Patients praise
- Some patients experienced professional, kind, and knowledgeable care from medical providers
- Effective specialized services, such as MRI and mental health programs, noted by some patients
- Positive experiences with labor and delivery for some, despite mixed reviews overall
- Convenience of services being covered by TRICARE
Common complaints
- Significant difficulties with appointment scheduling and reaching staff by phone
- Long wait times in person, particularly at the pharmacy
- Perceived rudeness or incompetence of administrative and some clinic staff
- Frustration with bureaucratic processes, such as referral and separation paperwork
- Inconsistent communication regarding clinic policies
"Scheduling appointments is a nightmare, but the staff are efficient once you get in."
— Basedirectory user review"I got here at about 12:40, its 2:03pm and I'm still waiting on the pharmacy. Nothing should take this long"
— Birdeye user review"The mental health providers here are among some of the best I have... seen. ... All of the staff are extremely compassionate and... programs set in place are very helpful."
— Trustburn user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth > Health Services > Pharmacy — May 5, 2026
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth > Clinics > Norfolk Naval Shipyard > Directory — Oct 6, 2025
- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Transfers Leadership — Jul 11, 2025
- NMCP Enhances Warfighter Readiness with Innovative Virtual Physical Therapy > Naval Medical Center Portsmouth > Articles — Mar 13, 2026
- Base Access Information — Apr 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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