About St Tammany Parish Hospital
Hospital overview and services
St Tammany Parish Hospital is a government-operated acute care hospital in Covington, LA, serving St. Tammany County and the surrounding Covington 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 Covington can seek immediate care at St Tammany Parish Hospital's emergency department.
St Tammany Parish Hospital has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in LA. St Tammany Parish Hospital has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Covington area.
When choosing a hospital in Covington, LA, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review St Tammany Parish Hospital's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
St Tammany Parish Hospital has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting very good performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in Covington, LA and nationwide.
Mortality
St Tammany Parish Hospital performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
St Tammany Parish Hospital performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
St Tammany Parish Hospital performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at St Tammany Parish Hospital
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Britton Beatrous, MD
Otolaryngology
Dr. Kaleb Killens, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Luis Matta, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Stephen Baker, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Dr. Jonah Smith, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Dominick Diecidue, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Kira Smith, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Geoffrey Fendley, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Salvatore Buttaci-guarino, MD
Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Farhad Aduli, MD
Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Katie Taranto, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. William Terral, MD
General Surgery
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Dr. Jon Mares, DO
Nephrology
Dr. Josephine Sims, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Darryl Gaudet, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Chelsea Hughes, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Matthew Webb, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Michael Pepper, MD
Neurology
Dr. Jennifer Collins, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Kathleen Singh, NP
Nurse Practitioner
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Frequently Asked Questions
About St Tammany Parish Hospital
What is the CMS rating for St Tammany Parish Hospital?
St Tammany Parish Hospital has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does St Tammany Parish Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, St Tammany Parish Hospital provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is St Tammany Parish Hospital?
St Tammany Parish Hospital is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under government - hospital district or authority ownership.
How many doctors practice at St Tammany Parish Hospital?
20 physicians are affiliated with St Tammany Parish Hospital. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·