About Northern Louisiana Medical Center
Hospital overview and services
Northern Louisiana Medical Center is a privately owned acute care hospital in Ruston, LA, serving Lincoln County and the surrounding Ruston 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 Ruston can seek immediate care at Northern Louisiana Medical Center's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Northern Louisiana Medical Center has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Ruston area.
When choosing a hospital in Ruston, LA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Northern Louisiana Medical Center'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
Northern Louisiana Medical Center 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 Ruston, LA.
Mortality
Northern Louisiana Medical Center performs below the national average for mortality outcomes. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Patient Safety
Northern Louisiana Medical Center performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Northern Louisiana 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 Northern Louisiana Medical Center
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Collette Brown, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Nicholas Fisher, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Arthur Richert, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Paul Novakovich, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Ernest Rin, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Andrew Smith, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Vincent Forte, MD
Interventional Pain Management
Dr. Kristina Barber, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Wesley Updike, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Sarah Ahmad, MD
Thoracic Surgery
Dr. Robert Kirton, DPM
Podiatry
Dr. Amber Goldsmith, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Dr. Neeraj Singh, MD
Nephrology
Dr. William Sanders, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Erin Lancaster, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Sheila Mariano
Internal Medicine
Dr. Christopher Lancaster, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Sarat Sabharwal, MD
Urology
Dr. Ricky Hendrix, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Charles Mason, MD
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Northern Louisiana Medical Center
What is the CMS rating for Northern Louisiana Medical Center?
Northern Louisiana Medical Center has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Northern Louisiana Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes, Northern Louisiana Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Northern Louisiana Medical Center?
Northern Louisiana Medical Center is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.
How many doctors practice at Northern Louisiana Medical Center?
20 physicians are affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·