Contact the Beckley VA Medical Center
Beckley VA Medical Center offers a variety of health services to meet the needs of our nation's Veterans. For additional contact information you may also view our phone directory or A to Z List of Services. For Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) services, Dial 711.
Contacting a Patient
If you come to visit a patient, please see our maps for directions. You may also wish to review our visiting hours and policies page. If you would like to send a card, gift or flowers to a patient, the mailing address is:
Patient Name (Patient Room Number)
c/o VA Medical Center
200 Veterans Avenue
Beckley, WV 25801
For the location of an inpatient or their phone number, dial the medical center at (304) 255-2121 (or 1-877-902-5142), Extension 4264.
Telephone Care
Please contact our telephone care line if you need medical advice, have a question about your medication, or need to schedule a non-urgent appointment. Your location determines which number to use.
- Within VAMC Beckley area: (304) 255-2121
- Outside of VAMC Beckley calling area: Toll-free 1-877-902-5142
If you are sick and wish to speak to a nurse, press 5.
Telephone Care After Hours (Network Telephone Care Program)
If you need medical advice or have a question about your medication on a weekend, evening, nighttime, or holiday call (304) 255-2121 and selection Option 5.
Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment, please contact us at any of the numbers listed on our appointments page. Whether mailing or bringing your application, please include the following items:
- A copy of both sides of your current insurance card (including Medicare or Medicaid)
- A copy of your DD214, Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge
- (Purple Heart recipients only) A copy of your award letter if "Purple Heart" is not noted on your DD214
To speak with someone in our eligibility office, please call (304) 255-2121 (or 1-877-902-5142), Extension 4264.
Patient Representative
If you have a compliment, complaint, or other issue which you believe requires resolution, please contact our Patient Advocate by dialing VAMC Beckley at (304) 255-2121 (or 1-877-902-5142).
Compensation and Pension
To speak with someone in Compensation and Pension, call the medical center at (304) 255-2121 (or 1-877-902-5142), Extension 4241.
News Media
Members of the news media should contact our Public Affairs Officer at (304) 255-2121, Extension 4883.
OEF/OIF Information
Returning service members may contact the OEF/OIF Point of Contact at (304) 255-2121, Extension 4901.
Former Prisoners of War Advocate
Contact the Former Prisoners of War Advocate, Andrew Caldwell, MSW, LICSW, for eligibility information, explanations of benefits, and/or assistance with the application process at (304) 255-2121, Extension 4901.
Minority Veteran Program Coordinator (MVPC)
The MVPC for Beckley VAMC, Anessa Sherrod, MSW, LICSW, is available to assist minority Veterans with eligibility information and explanation of benefits and services available at (304) 255-2121, Extension 3180.
