About Franciscan Health Munster
Hospital overview and services
Franciscan Health Munster is an acute care hospital in Munster, IN, serving Lake County and the surrounding Munster community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Munster can seek immediate care at Franciscan Health Munster's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Franciscan Health Munster 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 Franciscan Health Munster'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
Franciscan Health Munster 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
Franciscan Health Munster performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Franciscan Health Munster performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Franciscan Health Munster performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Franciscan Health Munster
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Matthew Evon, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Fardad Massoumi Bavil, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Wassim Shwaiki, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Fred Lepore, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Dana Elsherif
Family Practice
Dr. Ellen Elzinga, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Konstantina Gardikiotes
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Kathleen Bewley-thomas, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Thottathil Gopan, MD
Endocrinology
Dr. Rushyt Patel, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Ammar Hassan, DO
Gastroenterology
Dr. Sasmita Misra, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
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Dr. Lola Sawyer, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Jeannie Ur, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Tamika Banks, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Akhtar Parvaiz, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Kathleen Nix, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Kartike Gulati, DO
Otolaryngology
Dr. Jonathan Jones, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Jennifer Franklin
Nurse Practitioner
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About Franciscan Health Munster
What is the CMS rating for Franciscan Health Munster?
Franciscan Health Munster has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Franciscan Health Munster have emergency services?
Yes, Franciscan Health Munster provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Franciscan Health Munster?
Franciscan Health Munster is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Franciscan Health Munster?
20 physicians are affiliated with Franciscan Health Munster. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·