About Kearney Regional Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Kearney Regional Medical Center is a privately owned acute care hospital in Kearney, NE, serving Buffalo County and the surrounding Kearney community. The hospital operates as a for-profit entity under private ownership.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Kearney can seek immediate care at Kearney Regional Medical Center's emergency department.
Kearney Regional Medical Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in NE. Kearney Regional Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Kearney area.
When choosing a hospital in Kearney, NE, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Kearney Regional Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Kearney Regional Medical Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting very good performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in Kearney, NE and nationwide.
Mortality
Kearney Regional Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Kearney Regional Medical Center performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Kearney Regional Medical Center performs better than the national average for readmission rates, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Kearney Regional Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Gregory Kottkamp, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Kelsey Peterson
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Sean Pietrini, MD
Interventional Radiology
Dr. Ankush Bansal, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Bruce Kohtz, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Merlin Wehling, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Paul Nielsen, MD
Hand Surgery
Dr. Jessica Hatch, MD
Family Practice
Dr. David Benavides, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Abeera Mansur, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Anton Smolik, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Vivek Varma, MD
Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Amy Herbig, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Adeleke Badejo, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Douglas Winjum, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Adam Dannehl, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Samuel Braden
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Kathryn Totino, DO
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Tyler Teichmeier, MD
Pathology
Dr. Charles Christie, PA
Physician Assistant
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Kearney Regional Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Kearney Regional Medical Center?
Kearney Regional Medical Center has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Kearney Regional Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Kearney Regional Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Kearney Regional Medical Center?
Kearney Regional Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.
How many doctors practice at Kearney Regional Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Kearney Regional Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·