About Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Des Moines, IA, serving Polk County and the surrounding Des Moines community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Des Moines can seek immediate care at Mercyone Des Moines 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. Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Des Moines area.
When choosing a hospital in Des Moines, IA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Mercyone Des Moines 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
Mercyone Des Moines 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 Des Moines, IA may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Mercyone Des Moines 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 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Thomas Wernimont, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Joshua Lukenbill, DO
Medical Oncology
Dr. Scott Hanson, DO
Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Barbara Masters
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Mary Booth, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Alyssa Homewood
Physician Assistant
Dr. Grace Howe
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Laurie Siddall, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Matthew Krasowski, MD
Pathology
Dr. Dane Hassani, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Robert Ripchinski, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Stephen Grant, MD
Sleep Medicine
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Dr. Ravinder Dervesh, MD
Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Jodi Holloway
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Blair Runde, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. David Terrero Salcedo, MD
Infectious Disease
Dr. Christopher Kim, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Melissa Batt
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Michael Christensen, DO
Anesthesiology
Dr. Eric Stanley, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center?
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center?
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·