Bellevue Hospital Visit Planner
Use this guide before you call Overlake Medical Center, log in to MyChart, request medical records, go to the Emergency Room, check parking rates, pay a bill, ask about charity care, visit a patient, or find the right clinic and campus entrance.
This page is a practical patient-route guide, not a generic hospital listing. It explains MyChart access, message billing, Level III trauma emergency care, medical records, imaging copies, billing, financial assistance, parking garages, valet, visitor policy, dining, security after hours, official links, map directions, scripts, and common mistakes to avoid.
Patient Task Finder: Choose the Right Overlake Route
Most people searching for Overlake Medical Center need one practical action: portal login, ER directions, medical records, imaging copies, bill payment, cost estimate, charity care, appointment scheduling, parking, visitor rules, or a phone number. Start here before calling or driving.
| What you need | Best first route | Why this saves time | Prepare before contacting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening symptoms | 911 / nearest emergency department | MyChart, records, appointments and billing are not emergency-response routes. | Medication list, allergies, ID, insurance if safe, emergency contact. |
| Portal login, results, refills or messages | Overlake MyChart | MyChart gives access to health information, lab/test results, appointments, prescription renewals and non-urgent messages. | Activation code, email, date of birth, phone, username/password if existing patient. |
| New primary-care appointment | Online scheduling or clinic call center at 425-635-6600 | New-patient scheduling depends on provider availability and clinic location. | Insurance card, preferred clinic, symptoms, medication list. |
| Existing Overlake Clinics appointment | MyChart or 425-635-6600 | Existing patients may manage many appointment tasks in MyChart. | Provider name, clinic location, reason for visit, insurance update. |
| Medical records | MyChart, secure request portal, forms, or HIM at 425-688-5643 | Records require the right release route and may have delivery fees depending on format. | Signed form, photo ID, date range, record type, recipient details. |
| X-ray or cardiology images | Imaging department at 425-688-5564 | Image files are not the same as written medical-record reports. | Study date, modality, body part, recipient doctor or facility. |
| Bill, estimate or financial help | Billing at 425-688-5124; Financial Counselors at 425-467-3740 | Hospital/clinic charges, insurance rules, charity care and payment plans use different routes. | Statement, account number, EOB, insurance card, income documents if applying. |
| Visit a patient | Visitor policy and patient unit | Standard inpatient visiting hours are not the same as ED, Childbirth Center or NICU rules. | Patient name, unit/room, visitor count, ID, parking plan. |
Overlake MyChart: Login, Support, Results, Refills and Message Billing
Overlake uses Epic MyChart for patient portal access. Use the official Overlake MyChart page or app organization before entering private health information. MyChart can be helpful, but it is not emergency care and some provider messages may become billable when they require medical decision-making.
MyChart support
Overlake lists MyChart help at 844-750-8525 and mychartsupport@overlakehospital.org. New patients with an activation-code need can also call 425-688-5444 to request access.
Mobile app
Use the Epic MyChart mobile app and choose Overlake Medical Center & Clinics as your organization. MyChart is also available in Spanish from the login language setting.
Message billing
Overlake says most messages are not billed, but messages requiring more than five minutes of clinical time and medical expertise may be billed to insurance or the patient.
| MyChart need | Best answer | Warning |
|---|---|---|
| View results | Use MyChart for lab/test results and health maintenance notifications. | Portal support cannot interpret results; ask your provider for meaning. |
| Schedule appointment | Use MyChart for participating Overlake Clinic appointment options. | New provider/new clinic scheduling may require calling the clinic. |
| Prescription renewal | Use MyChart for renewals with your Overlake Clinics provider. | Urgent medication problems may need phone or emergency care. |
| Non-urgent medical question | Use MyChart, but keep the message clear and focused. | New symptoms, medication changes, chronic-condition updates or questions requiring medical decision-making may be billed. |
| Urgent symptoms | Call 911, the clinic, urgent care or emergency care depending on severity. | Do not use MyChart for urgent or life-threatening matters. |
Appointments, Clinics, Pre-Admission and Before-Visit Checklist
Overlake Medical Center is the Bellevue hospital campus, while Overlake Clinics handle many outpatient primary-care and specialty visits. The right route depends on whether you are a new patient, existing patient, surgical patient, imaging patient, childbirth patient, or emergency patient.
Schedule online with accepting providers or call the Overlake Clinics call center at 425-635-6600.
Log in to MyChart or call 425-635-6600.
The contact page lists Surgical Pre-Admission at 425-688-5378.
For hospital routing, call 425-688-5000.
Before an appointment, confirm these
- Exact building, entrance, floor, clinic and garage: Garage 1, Garage 3, Garage 4 or another route.
- Whether you need a referral, authorization or updated insurance information.
- Whether labs, imaging, fasting, medication holds or forms are needed before arrival.
- Whether MyChart check-in, consent forms or messages are available before the visit.
- Whether a MyChart medical question might be better handled by a scheduled visit.
- Whether a facility fee, hospital outpatient charge or separate professional charge may apply.
Emergency Room, Level III Trauma Center, Stroke Care and ER Parking
Overlake Medical Center’s Bellevue Emergency Room is located at the main campus, 1035 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. The ER entrance is off NE 10th Street. Overlake describes the Bellevue ED as the Eastside’s first Level III Trauma Center, a designated Thrombectomy-Capable and Primary Stroke Center, and a 24/7 emergency service.
Use ER / 911 now for
- Chest pain, heart attack signs, stroke symptoms or severe breathing trouble.
- Major injury, head trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, severe burn or serious allergic reaction.
- Poisoning, overdose, seizure, suicidal crisis, sudden confusion or sudden severe headache.
- Pregnancy emergency symptoms, severe abdominal pain, sepsis warning signs or rapidly worsening illness.
Clinic or urgent care may fit for
- Mild sore throat, ear pain, minor rash, cough or non-severe fever.
- Minor sprain, small cut, routine follow-up or medication question.
- Portal login help, billing, records, appointment rescheduling or forms.
- Non-urgent lab-result questions that can wait for your provider.
| Emergency detail | Overlake route | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Room phone | 425-688-5100 and 425-688-5101 | Call 911 for life-threatening symptoms. |
| ER entrance | NE 10th Street | Walk-ins and drop-offs can use the ER entrance. |
| ER surface parking | Limited short-term surface stalls in front of ER | Reserved for ER patients and companions. |
| ER garage parking | Garage 1 from NE 10th Street entrance | ER front desk can validate ER parking; do not use Garage 5 for ER validation. |
| Main campus after hours | Emergency entrance is open 24 hours | Main entrance closes overnight; use ED entrance when required. |
Medical Records, Imaging Copies, MyChart Requests and Fees
Overlake provides several ways to obtain records: MyChart, secure online request, patient-access forms, authorization forms, and Health Information Management. For X-ray or cardiology images, use the imaging department route rather than assuming a standard chart request includes image files.
Health Information Management
For Overlake Medical Center hospital records, use 425-688-5643. Healthcare providers can use this number for continuing-care records.
Clinic records
For Overlake Clinics outpatient continuing-care records, the official records page lists 425-635-6310.
Images
For X-ray or cardiology images, call the imaging department at 425-688-5564. Overlake also provides a PowerShare route for medical imaging uploads.
| Record need | Best route | Prepare | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recent personal records | MyChart request or download | Active MyChart account, correct patient profile, record dates. | Expecting every older document to appear automatically. |
| Formal record copy | Patient Access Request Form or electronic request portal | Signed request, ID, date range, record type, delivery method. | Requesting “all records” when one report is enough. |
| Third-party release | Authorization to Disclose Protected Health Information | Recipient name, address/fax, purpose, signature, date range. | Forgetting to specify what will be released and to whom. |
| X-ray/cardiology images | Imaging department at 425-688-5564 | Study date, modality, body part and recipient details. | Confusing written imaging reports with actual image files. |
| Cancer-center records after July 1, 2020 | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at 425-635-6935 | Treatment dates and provider details. | Sending newer Fred Hutch-related requests only to Overlake HIM. |
| Amend record | Health record amendment form | Clear correction request and supporting details. | Trying to correct records only through casual MyChart messages. |
Billing, Insurance, Paperless Statements, Message Billing and Charity Care
Overlake hospital and clinic bills can be paid online through MyChart, by phone at 425-688-5124, or by mail to Patient Financial Services at the Bellevue campus. MyChart users were opted into paperless billing effective January 2024, but patients can opt out from MyChart billing settings.
Call 425-688-5124, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m., or send a billing message in MyChart.
The contact directory lists Patient Financial Services at 425-688-5655.
For charity care / financial assistance, call 425-467-3740, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Financial assistance email is charitycare@overlakehospital.org. Overlake says a representative will contact you within two business days.
Before paying a large Overlake bill, check these 8 things
- Is this a hospital bill, clinic bill, professional-provider bill, imaging bill, lab bill, anesthesia bill or separate outside-provider bill?
- Has insurance fully processed the claim and issued an Explanation of Benefits?
- Does the statement match your name, account number, service date and insurance plan?
- Are you seeing a paperless MyChart bill instead of a mailed statement?
- Do you need a cost estimate, itemized statement or zero-interest payment plan?
- Do you qualify for financial assistance / charity care, including a 75% to 100% discount depending on income and eligibility?
- Are you uninsured and need Elevate Patient Financial Solutions help with Medicaid or other coverage?
- Could a MyChart message be billed because it required more than five minutes of clinical expertise?
| Billing issue | Best route | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Pay hospital or clinic bill | MyChart, phone 425-688-5124, or mail payment | Ask whether insurance has finished processing before paying. |
| Need financial help | Financial Counselors: 425-467-3740 | Ask for application, income guidelines, documents and charity-care review. |
| Uninsured help | Elevate Patient Financial Solutions | Ask about Medicaid or other program application help and required proof of identity/income. |
| Prompt pay | Billing / Patient Financial Services | Ask if prompt-pay discounts apply when no insurance coverage exists and charity care does not apply. |
| Payment plan | Billing / financial counselors | Ask about interest-free payment plan length and monthly amount. |
| MyChart message charge | Provider office / billing | Ask whether the message required medical decision-making and over five minutes of provider time. |
Parking Garages, ER Validation, Valet, Inpatient Permit and Campus Access
Overlake parking depends on where you are going. Main campus parking uses Garage 3 North Garage or Garage 1 South Garage. Outpatient Surgery and PACCAR Education Center use Garage 4 West Garage. The Emergency Room entrance and ER parking access are from NE 10th Street.
Parking in Overlake garages is free up to 1.5 hours; B5 parking is free up to 1 hour.
Valet is listed from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Valet is listed at $7; disabled parking placard valet is listed at $2.
ABM Parking Services at Overlake: 425-688-5277.
| Destination | Where to park | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Main hospital campus | Garage 3 North Garage or Garage 1 South Garage | Main entrance is closed 8 p.m.-6 a.m.; use emergency entrance when required. |
| Emergency Room | Short-term surface lot near ER or Garage 1 from NE 10th Street | ER parking validation can be completed at the ER front desk; do not use Garage 5 for ER validation. |
| Childbirth Center | Garage 1 South Garage | If birth seems imminent, follow signs to the Emergency Room and use Building 1 public elevators to Level 2. |
| Outpatient Surgery / PACCAR Education Center | Garage 4 West Garage | Located in the northwest corner of the hospital campus. |
| Inpatient longer stay | Ask about 30-day inpatient parking permit | One 30-day permit may be requested for Garage 3 or Garage 4 at a listed cost of $7. |
| Valet / loading | Main entrance driveway | Do not leave your vehicle unattended unless using valet. |
| Garage parking time | Listed rate | Visitor planning tip |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1.5 hours | Free | Good for quick drop-off, short visits or brief appointments. |
| 1.5-2 hours | $5 | Allow time for check-in, walking and delays. |
| 2-4 hours | $6 | Common for longer clinic or visitor trips. |
| 4-6 hours | $8 | Plan ahead for surgery waiting or long visits. |
| 6-7 hours | $10 | Consider inpatient permit if applicable. |
| 7-8 hours | $12 | Take a photo of garage, level and entrance. |
| 8-12 hours | $15 | Check if validation applies to your specific visit. |
| 12-24 hours | $20 | Ask about inpatient permit if patient is admitted. |
Visitor Policy, Visiting Hours, NICU, Childbirth Center and After-Hours Entry
Overlake lists visiting hours as 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily for hospital inpatients, while the Emergency Department and Childbirth Center are listed as 24/7. Visitor rules can still change by unit, patient condition, infection-control needs and care-team judgment.
General inpatient visits
Most hospital inpatients and surgical services patients may have up to two visitors. Children under 16 may visit if accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Childbirth Center
Up to four visitors are welcome, including up to two children with adult supervision. One overnight visitor may be coordinated with the care team.
NICU
Two banded visitors age 16 or older may visit 24/7. Additional non-banded visitors follow visitor-hour and bedside-limit rules.
Before visiting, ask these questions
- What is the patient’s unit, room and current visitor limit?
- Should I enter through the main entrance, a tower entrance, or the Emergency Department entrance?
- Are children allowed for this patient and unit?
- Can I bring food, flowers, plants, balloons, gifts, medications, phone chargers or personal items?
- Does the patient have respiratory symptoms, isolation rules, testing, surgery, therapy or discharge planning during my planned visit?
- Do I need garage parking, valet, handicap parking, wheelchair help or overnight entry instructions?
Dining, Wi-Fi, Chapel, Waiting Areas and Practical Visitor Comfort
Overlake provides amenities that matter during a long hospital day: dining, Wi-Fi, waiting areas, public phones, meditation space, chapel, vending, on-site pharmacy and visitor support. Check current hours before relying on any food or service stop.
Stanzas Café
Located near the north lobby entrance. Listed Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-2 p.m., closed weekends and major holidays.
Atrium Café
Located in the west lower level of the main hospital. Listed daily 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; weekend service listed 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Beecher’s Café
Located in Building 1 near the main entrance/connector. Listed Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-7 p.m., weekends 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wi-Fi
Overlake offers free wireless internet access in the main hospital, waiting areas, many patient rooms and clinics.
Meditation lounge and chapel
The meditation lounge and chapel is on the main level of Building 1 near the south concierge desk and is listed as always open.
Cell phone safety
Visitor guidance says phones should be turned off before entering patient-care areas and kept more than five feet from medical equipment when used.
Patient Experience, Patient Advocate, Privacy Complaints and Safety Concerns
If something feels unsafe, confusing or unresolved, start with the care providers, department manager, charge nurse or clinic manager. If the issue is not resolved, Overlake lists separate routes for hospitalized patients, discharged hospital patients, clinic patients and privacy complaints.
Patient Experience: 425-688-5613 or patientexperienceteam@overlakehospital.org.
Patient Advocate: 425-688-5191 or patient.action@overlakehospital.org.
Email privacyofficer@overlakehospital.org only for privacy complaints.
The contact directory lists Security at 425-688-5955.
Caregiver note template
Patient name: [name]. Unit/room: [unit]. Main doctor/team: [name]. Nurse/charge nurse: [name]. Medication questions: [list]. Discharge questions: [ride, pharmacy, home care, equipment, diet, wound care, follow-up]. Records needed: [discharge summary / imaging report / labs / operative note].Official Overlake Medical Center Links to Use After This Guide
Use this guide to choose the right route, then use official Overlake pages for live policies, phone numbers, MyChart access, records forms, billing, visitor rules, parking rates, valet hours, ER directions and campus map updates.
Overlake Medical Center Map and Directions
Use this map for route planning to 1035 116th Ave NE in Bellevue. Before traveling, confirm whether you need the main hospital entrance, Emergency Room entrance from NE 10th Street, Childbirth Center, Garage 1, Garage 3, Garage 4, PACCAR Education Center, Outpatient Surgery, or a clinic location.
Confirm entrance, clinic, appointment time, ID, insurance, referral, parking route and valet availability.
Use campus signs, garage numbers, concierge desks, MyChart instructions or ER validation if applicable.
Confirm discharge instructions, medication changes, follow-up, MyChart access, records needs and billing questions.
Helpful Video / Resource Decision
No single official Overlake video was reliable enough to embed here as the main patient-instruction video without risking outdated portal, parking, billing or visitor guidance. For current patient tasks, the safer UX is to link directly to official Overlake MyChart, ER, records, billing, visitor and campus map pages.
Overlake Patient Route Planner
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Call and Message Scripts for Faster Help
Short, specific messages work better than long stories. Copy and edit the script that matches your need.
MyChart support script
Hi, I am an Overlake patient and need help with MyChart. My issue is [login / activation code / Spanish language / app setup / results / refill / bill pay / message billing]. What is the correct next step?Records request script
Hi, I need Overlake records from [date/service]. I need [discharge summary / ER note / operative report / lab / imaging report / X-ray or cardiology images]. What request form, ID and delivery details do you need?Billing script
Hi, I received an Overlake bill for account number [number]. Has insurance finished processing, is this a hospital or clinic bill, and can I request an itemized statement, cost estimate, payment plan or charity-care review?Parking / appointment script
Hi, I have an appointment with [provider/department] on [date]. Can you confirm the exact building, entrance, garage, valet option, floor, suite, and whether I need labs, fasting, referral, forms or previous records?Common Overlake Medical Center Mistakes to Avoid
These mistakes create wasted calls, wrong-garage visits, delayed records, portal confusion and billing stress.
Using MyChart for urgent symptoms
MyChart is not emergency care. Call 911 for serious or rapidly worsening symptoms.
Driving without checking the entrance
Main hospital, ER, Childbirth Center, Outpatient Surgery, PACCAR and clinic locations can use different garages and entrances.
Parking in the wrong garage for ER validation
ER parking validation applies to ER routes; Overlake says not to park in Garage 5 for ER validation.
Confusing records with imaging files
X-ray and cardiology image copies use the imaging department number, while chart records use HIM or MyChart request routes.
Ignoring paperless billing settings
MyChart users are paperless by default unless they opt out in billing settings.
Sending sensitive details by email
Overlake warns about risks of unencrypted email. Use secure portal routes when possible.
Related Medical-Centers.org Guides
Use these related guides if you are comparing hospital portals, records, billing, ER, map and patient-navigation workflows across other medical centers.
Overlake Medical Center FAQ
Where is Overlake Medical Center located?
Overlake Medical Center is located at 1035 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004.
What is the main phone number for Overlake Medical Center?
The official main phone number for Overlake Medical Center is 425-688-5000.
Does Overlake Medical Center use MyChart?
Yes. Overlake uses MyChart. MyChart support is 844-750-8525 and mychartsupport@overlakehospital.org.
How do new patients request MyChart access?
Overlake says new patients may sign up with an activation code or call 425-688-5444 to request access.
Can I use MyChart for emergencies?
No. MyChart is for non-urgent communication and patient tools. Call 911 for life-threatening or rapidly worsening symptoms.
Can Overlake bill for MyChart messages?
Yes. Overlake says most messages are not billed, but messages that require medical decision-making and more than five minutes of provider time may be billed to insurance or the patient.
What is the Overlake Emergency Room phone number?
The Bellevue Emergency Room page lists 425-688-5100 and 425-688-5101. Call 911 for life-threatening symptoms.
Where is the Overlake Emergency Room entrance?
The Bellevue Emergency Room entrance is located off NE 10th Street. ER patients and companions can use limited surface parking or Garage 1, with ER validation at the ER front desk.
Is Overlake a trauma center?
Yes. Overlake describes the Bellevue Emergency Department as the Eastside’s first Level III Trauma Center. It is also described as a designated Thrombectomy-Capable and Primary Stroke Center.
How do I request Overlake medical records?
Use MyChart, the secure online request portal, or the appropriate records request form. Health Information Management for Overlake Medical Center hospital records is listed at 425-688-5643.
Who do I call for Overlake imaging copies?
For X-ray or cardiology images, Overlake says to contact the imaging department at 425-688-5564.
Who do I call for Overlake billing questions?
Call 425-688-5124 for billing questions. Overlake also allows online bill pay through MyChart.
Does Overlake offer financial assistance?
Yes. Overlake offers financial assistance / charity care. Financial counselors are available at 425-467-3740, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and charitycare@overlakehospital.org is listed as an email route.
What are Overlake visitor hours?
Overlake lists 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily for hospital inpatients. The Emergency Department and Childbirth Center are listed as 24/7. Unit-specific rules can still apply.
How much is parking at Overlake?
Overlake garages are free up to 1.5 hours. Listed rates then increase by time, up to $20 for 12-24 hours. Valet is listed Monday-Friday at $7, with disabled parking placard valet listed at $2.
What should I bring to an Overlake appointment or hospital visit?
Bring photo ID, insurance card, referral or authorization if needed, medication list, allergies, prior records or imaging if requested, MyChart login if useful, parking plan, and questions for the care team.