About Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
Hospital overview and services
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is an acute care hospital in Columbia, SC, serving Richland County and the surrounding Columbia community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Columbia can seek immediate care at Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Columbia area.
When choosing a hospital in Columbia, SC, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown has received a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This average rating reflects performance across multiple quality domains including patient safety, mortality outcomes, and readmission rates. CMS evaluates hospitals annually to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Columbia, SC.
Mortality
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Paige Laverick
Physician Assistant
Dr. Brandie Taylor, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Patrick Flume, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Karl Lozanne, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Abigail Marx
Physician Assistant
Dr. Joseph Miller, DO
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Ashley Crawford, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jeremy Head, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Joseph Morse, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Krystene Helgeson
Physician Assistant
Dr. Christina Edwards
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Richard Murray, MD
Internal Medicine
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Dr. James Kearse, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Olin Hutto, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Douglas Bull, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Candace Aguiar, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Kevin Becker, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Ashley Divers, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jada Robinson
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Christin Van Hoy
Physician Assistant
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
What is the CMS rating for Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown?
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown have emergency services?
Yes, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown?
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.
How many doctors practice at Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown?
20 physicians are affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·