About Merit Health River Region
Hospital overview and services
Merit Health River Region is a privately owned acute care hospital in Vicksburg, MS, serving Warren County and the surrounding Vicksburg 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 Vicksburg can seek immediate care at Merit Health River Region'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 River Region has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Vicksburg area.
When choosing a hospital in Vicksburg, MS, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Merit Health River Region'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 River Region 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 Vicksburg, MS may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Merit Health River Region performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Merit Health River Region performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Merit Health River Region 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 Merit Health River Region
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Justin Daniels, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Kathryn Brown, MD
Pathology
Dr. Stephanie Keith, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. George Habeeb, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. James Stanford, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Bhavya Parikh, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Murray Whitaker, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Robert Masterson, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Leslie Davis, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. James Stanford, MD
Otolaryngology
Dr. Morgan Finn, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Kenneth Kaiser, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Edward Green, MD
Nuclear Medicine
Dr. Paul Dare, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Andrew Hendrix, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Richard Stone, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Kimberly Fuller, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Kathryn Nicholas, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Baleigh Ford, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. David Dean, MD
Family Practice
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Merit Health River Region
What is the CMS rating for Merit Health River Region?
Merit Health River Region has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Merit Health River Region have emergency services?
Yes, Merit Health River Region provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Merit Health River Region?
Merit Health River Region is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.
How many doctors practice at Merit Health River Region?
20 physicians are affiliated with Merit Health River Region. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·