About Merit Health Natchez
Hospital overview and services
Merit Health Natchez is a privately owned acute care hospital in Natchez, MS, serving Adams County and the surrounding Natchez 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 Natchez can seek immediate care at Merit Health Natchez'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. Merit Health Natchez has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Natchez area.
When choosing a hospital in Natchez, MS, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Merit Health Natchez'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
Merit Health Natchez 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 Natchez, MS may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Merit Health Natchez performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Merit Health Natchez performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Merit Health Natchez performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Merit Health Natchez
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Crystal Cook, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Darah Wright, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Jewelian Baig, MD
Hospitalist
Dr. Christian Fortenberry, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Trevor Pickering, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Billy Starr, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. George Habeeb, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Bhavya Parikh, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Mack Brown, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Kenzie Sims, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Clifford Tillman, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Murray Whitaker, MD
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Pradeep Selvaraj, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Christopher Martin, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Rebecca Foster, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Robert Rabalais, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Charla Knapp, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Andrea Collins, MD
Family Practice
Dr. James Fletcher, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Benjamin Kidder, MD
Neurology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Merit Health Natchez
What is the CMS rating for Merit Health Natchez?
Merit Health Natchez has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Merit Health Natchez have emergency services?
Yes, Merit Health Natchez provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Merit Health Natchez?
Merit Health Natchez is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.
How many doctors practice at Merit Health Natchez?
20 physicians are affiliated with Merit Health Natchez. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·