About Great Plains Health
Hospital overview and services
Great Plains Health is an acute care hospital in North Platte, NE, serving Lincoln County and the surrounding North Platte community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in North Platte can seek immediate care at Great Plains Health's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Great Plains Health has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the North Platte area.
When choosing a hospital in North Platte, NE, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Great Plains Health'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
Great Plains Health 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 North Platte, NE.
Mortality
Great Plains Health performs below the national average for mortality outcomes. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Patient Safety
Great Plains Health performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Great Plains Health performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Great Plains Health
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Kimberly Behnk
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Brett Waibel, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Sean Pietrini, MD
Interventional Radiology
Dr. Ripp Smith, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Jeffrey Jarrett, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Ladd Lake, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Abbey Fingeret, MD
Surgical Oncology
Dr. Stacy Haman
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. John Welch, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. Caroline Sorenson, MD
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Dr. Jeffrey Himmelberg, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Millie Erickson, MD
Urology
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Dr. Mandip Singh, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Chandrakanth Are, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Lisa Regier
Physician Assistant
Dr. Starrla Bartlett-rone, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Jodi Spady, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Emily Jones, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Myles Tieszen, MD
General Surgery
Dr. John West, MD
Family Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Great Plains Health
What is the CMS rating for Great Plains Health?
Great Plains Health has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Great Plains Health have emergency services?
Yes, Great Plains Health provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Great Plains Health?
Great Plains Health is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Great Plains Health?
20 physicians are affiliated with Great Plains Health. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·