About Citizens Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Citizens Medical Center is a government-operated acute care hospital in Columbia, LA, serving Caldwell County and the surrounding Columbia community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Columbia 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 Columbia area.
When choosing a hospital in Columbia, LA, 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 Columbia, LA.
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 below the national average for readmission rates. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Citizens Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Arthur Richert, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Emily Kinney, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Pankajrai Shroff, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Jesse Lapietra, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Megan Hemphill, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Keith Andrews, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Ernest Hansen, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Jed Robinson, MD
Urology
Dr. John Davis, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. John Seymour, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Marshall Byun Andersen, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Robin Floyes, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Timothy Spires, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Frederick Yates, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Randy Head, MD
General Practice
Dr. Bryant Boyd, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Martin Degravelle, MD
Hand Surgery
Dr. Floyd Jones, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Stanley Crawford, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Russell Cummings, MD
General Surgery
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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 an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - hospital district or authority 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 ·