About Northwest Health - Porter
Hospital overview and services
Northwest Health - Porter is a privately owned acute care hospital in Valparaiso, IN, serving Porter County and the surrounding Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso can seek immediate care at Northwest Health - Porter'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. Northwest Health - Porter has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Valparaiso area.
When choosing a hospital in Valparaiso, IN, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Northwest Health - Porter'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
Northwest Health - Porter 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 Valparaiso, IN may wish to discuss quality measures directly with the facility when considering care options.
Mortality
Northwest Health - Porter performs below the national average for mortality outcomes. Patients may want to discuss these outcomes with their care team.
Patient Safety
Northwest Health - Porter performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
Northwest Health - Porter 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 Northwest Health - Porter
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Farrukh Chaudhry
Critical Care (intensivists)
Dr. Raelina Howell, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Helana Zakher, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Asha Koshy
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Ibrahim Alnaser, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Alejandra Garcia
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Chrysanthemum Davis, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Roxanne Robinson
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Anita Rao, MD
Pain Management
Dr. Brian Damitz, DPM
Podiatry
Dr. Michael Owolabi, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. David Kraklau, MD
Urology
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Dr. Hardeep Minhas, DPM
Podiatry
Dr. Kelly Pollard, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jason Kole, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Mitchell Mazurek, MD
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Dr. Sheila Watson, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Allison Kinder, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jeffrey Mumpower, AA
Anesthesiology Assistant
Dr. Jasjit Mudhar, MD
Hospitalist
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Northwest Health - Porter
What is the CMS rating for Northwest Health - Porter?
Northwest Health - Porter has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Northwest Health - Porter have emergency services?
Yes, Northwest Health - Porter provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Northwest Health - Porter?
Northwest Health - Porter is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.
How many doctors practice at Northwest Health - Porter?
20 physicians are affiliated with Northwest Health - Porter. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·