About Northwest Health - Starke
Hospital overview and services
Northwest Health - Starke is a privately owned acute care hospital in Knox, IN, serving Starke County and the surrounding Knox 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 Knox can seek immediate care at Northwest Health - Starke's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Northwest Health - Starke has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Knox area.
When choosing a hospital in Knox, IN, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Northwest Health - Starke'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
Northwest Health - Starke 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 Knox, IN.
Mortality
Northwest Health - Starke performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Northwest Health - Starke performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Northwest Health - Starke performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Northwest Health - Starke
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Jack Markiewicz, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Tomasz Lis, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Sonali Shukla, MD
Pathology
Dr. Donald Greer
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Ibrahim Alnaser, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Oren Carterman, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. David Kraklau, MD
Urology
Dr. Smari Thordarson, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Krishna Pillai, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
Dr. Blake Hood, DO
General Surgery
Dr. Jillian Greer, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jonathan Grossman, DO
Neurology
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Dr. Erika Pettis, MD
Obstetrics/gynecology
Dr. Godson Aronu, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Eric Szczesniak, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Jonathan Silverman, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Brooke Butler
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Kristina Wu, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Tyler Mcgregor, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Jennifer Frasure, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Northwest Health - Starke
What is the CMS rating for Northwest Health - Starke?
Northwest Health - Starke has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Northwest Health - Starke have emergency services?
Yes, Northwest Health - Starke provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Northwest Health - Starke?
Northwest Health - Starke is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.
How many doctors practice at Northwest Health - Starke?
20 physicians are affiliated with Northwest Health - Starke. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·