About Community Hospital
Hospital overview and services
Community Hospital is an acute care hospital in Munster, IN, serving Lake County and the surrounding Munster community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Munster can seek immediate care at Community Hospital's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Community Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Munster area.
When choosing a hospital in Munster, IN, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Community 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
Community 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 Munster, IN.
Mortality
Community Hospital performs better than the national average for mortality outcomes, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Patient Safety
Community Hospital performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Community Hospital 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 Community Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Farrukh Chaudhry
Critical Care (intensivists)
Dr. Aleksandar Goreski, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Peleg Horowitz
Neurosurgery
Dr. Maali Milhem, MD
Endocrinology
Dr. Scott Vasher, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Margarita Vega-suarez, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Diana Shrader, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Megan Colburn, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Richard Ladaga, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Fardad Massoumi Bavil, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Joseph Newberg, MD
Family Practice
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Dr. Forough Ghavami Shirehjini, DO
Neurology
Dr. Nicole Cataldi, DO
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Dana Elsherif
Family Practice
Dr. Jerry Jomi, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Laresse Harris
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Zalak Patel
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Danielle Simon
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Alejandra Garcia
Nurse Practitioner
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Community Hospital
What is the CMS rating for Community Hospital?
Community Hospital has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Community Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Community Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Community Hospital?
Community Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Community Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with Community Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·