About Citizens Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Citizens Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Colby, KS, serving Thomas County and the surrounding Colby community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Colby can seek immediate care at Citizens Medical Center's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Citizens Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Colby area.
When choosing a hospital in Colby, KS, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Citizens Medical Center'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
Citizens Medical Center 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 Colby, KS.
Mortality
Citizens Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Citizens Medical Center performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Citizens Medical Center performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Citizens Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Courtney Tripp, DO
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Darren Matchell, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Celeste Rains, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Venkataprasanth Reddy, MD
Hematology/oncology
Dr. Brady Gilson, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Dallas Walz, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Ernest Nitka, MD
Neurology
Dr. Hannah Gillespie, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Paul Young, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Kysha Nichols Totten, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Heather Licke, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Jesse Cahoj
Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Sasha Edwards
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jefrey Start, DO
Sleep Medicine
Dr. Scott Lowe, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Nicole Chasnow, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Douglas Tangel, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. William Clifford, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. Victor Nemechek, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Robert Hinze, DPM
Podiatry
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Citizens Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Citizens Medical Center?
Citizens Medical Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Citizens Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Citizens Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Citizens Medical Center?
Citizens Medical Center is classified as a critical access hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Citizens Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Citizens Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·