About Palo Pinto General Hospital
Hospital overview and services
Palo Pinto General Hospital is a government-operated acute care hospital in Mineral Wells, TX, serving Palo Pinto County and the surrounding Mineral Wells community. As a government-operated facility, it is accountable to the public and typically serves as a safety-net provider for the community.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Mineral Wells can seek immediate care at Palo Pinto General Hospital's emergency department.
The hospital holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, reflecting average performance across key healthcare quality measures. Palo Pinto General Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Mineral Wells area.
When choosing a hospital in Mineral Wells, TX, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Palo Pinto General Hospital'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
Palo Pinto General Hospital 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 Mineral Wells, TX.
Mortality
Palo Pinto General Hospital performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
Palo Pinto General Hospital performs at about the national average for patient safety measures, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Readmission
Palo Pinto General Hospital performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at Palo Pinto General Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Aaron Laine, MD
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Joey Mayor, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Kevin Jones, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Christy Kerr, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Timothy Huggins, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Gregory Ward, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Janardhana Reddy, MD
Thoracic Surgery
Dr. Abid Farooq, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Matthew Whittaker, DO
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Joseph Guinn, MD
Vascular Surgery
Dr. Jeffrey Hutson, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Sara Flores, MD
Psychiatry
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Dr. Jessa Foster, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Tracy Casey, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Michael Miller, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Deborah Vines Lowe, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Robert Schmidt, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Terry Erwin, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. John Jones, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Esther Gillen, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Palo Pinto General Hospital
What is the CMS rating for Palo Pinto General Hospital?
Palo Pinto General Hospital has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does Palo Pinto General Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Palo Pinto General Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is Palo Pinto General Hospital?
Palo Pinto General Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - hospital district or authority ownership.
How many doctors practice at Palo Pinto General Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with Palo Pinto General Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·