About Avera St Mary's Hospital
Hospital overview and services
Avera St Mary's Hospital is an acute care hospital in Pierre, SD, serving Hughes County and the surrounding Pierre community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Pierre can seek immediate care at Avera St Mary's Hospital's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Avera St Mary's Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Pierre area.
When choosing a hospital in Pierre, SD, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Avera St Mary's Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Avera St Mary's Hospital has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Pierre, SD.
Mortality
Avera St Mary's Hospital performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Avera St Mary's Hospital performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Avera St Mary's Hospital performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Avera St Mary's Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Chetan Wasekar, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Alex Linn, MD
Neurology
Dr. Katherine Bonnichsen, MD
Dermatology
Dr. Austin Fox, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Carol Nelson, MD
Neurology
Dr. Chad Carda, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Garth Aasen, MD
Pathology
Dr. John Oldenkamp, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Darrell Plumage, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Eldon Becker, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Daniel Rasmussen, DO
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Dr. Kevin Roark, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
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Dr. Sharoon Samuel, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Rebecca Hanten, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Kathleen Zambo, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Xavier Andrade-gonzalez, MD
Hematology/oncology
Dr. Muhammad Ali Khaqan, MD
Undefined Physician Type (specify)
Dr. Christine Pocha, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Margaret Upell, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Shristi Upadhyay Banskota, MD
Hematology/oncology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Avera St Mary's Hospital
What is the CMS rating for Avera St Mary's Hospital?
Avera St Mary's Hospital has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Avera St Mary's Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Avera St Mary's Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Avera St Mary's Hospital?
Avera St Mary's Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Avera St Mary's Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with Avera St Mary's Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·