About Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
Hospital overview and services
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a critical access hospital in Spruce Pine, NC, serving Mitchell County and the surrounding Spruce Pine community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Spruce Pine can seek immediate care at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Blue Ridge Regional Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Spruce Pine area.
When choosing a hospital in Spruce Pine, NC, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Blue Ridge Regional 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
Blue Ridge Regional 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 Spruce Pine, NC.
Mortality
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital performs better than the national average for readmission rates, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Kristen Cross, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Philip Mitchell, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Kimberly Hensley, DO
Hospitalist
Dr. Swapna Patel, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Rochard Sauveur, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Arunachalam Einstein, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Chirag Chavda, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Bryon Dickerson, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Michelle Long
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. David Kimmel, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Marko Velickovic, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Emily Tipton
Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Michelle Shnayder-adams, MD
Interventional Radiology
Dr. Stephen North, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Charles Quillen, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Kimberly Eubanks
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Chelsea Blevins, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Terry Kersey, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Ellen Hearty, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Shirley Hyatt, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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About Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
What is the CMS rating for Blue Ridge Regional Hospital?
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Blue Ridge Regional Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Blue Ridge Regional Hospital?
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is classified as a critical access hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·