About Lincoln County Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Lincoln County Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Ruidoso, NM, serving Lincoln County and the surrounding Ruidoso community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Ruidoso can seek immediate care at Lincoln County Medical Center's emergency department.
CMS has assigned this hospital a 2-star quality rating. Patients are encouraged to review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating care options. Lincoln County Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Ruidoso area.
When choosing a hospital in Ruidoso, NM, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Lincoln County Medical Center's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Lincoln County Medical Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS evaluates hospitals across safety, mortality, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness. Patients in Ruidoso, NM may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Lincoln County Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Lincoln County Medical Center performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Polly Hickman
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Bernard Agbemadzo, MD
Hematology/oncology
Dr. Patrick Cotton, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Luis Centenera, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Javier Blanco Jimenez, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. William Swann, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. James Halfacre, MD
Pathology
Dr. Joseph Veleeparambil, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Adam Delu, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Sonia Pena Serrano, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Timothy Huerena, MD
Emergency Medicine
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Dr. Elle Perkins, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Suzelle Moffitt, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Shelly Stepenaskie, MD
Pathology
Dr. Patrick Kamba, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Salvador Mercado Rodriguez, MD
General Practice
Dr. Roberto Perez-gautrin, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Karla Patterson, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Gregory Misenhimer, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Lincoln County Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Lincoln County Medical Center?
Lincoln County Medical Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Lincoln County Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Lincoln County Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Lincoln County Medical Center?
Lincoln County Medical Center is classified as a critical access hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Lincoln County Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Lincoln County Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·