North Oaks Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.8% | 115 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 13.3% | 378 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 18.2% | 391 | Avg |
| COPD | 8% | 81 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.9% | 162 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.5% | 39 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 5.2% | 970 | Worse |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.1% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is North Oaks Medical Center a Good Hospital?
North Oaks Medical Center has a trust score of 49/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Hammond, LA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Hammond
#1
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
49 vs 45
Score vs city avg
2.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Oaks Medical Center a good hospital?
North Oaks Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Hammond, LA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 49/100.
Where is North Oaks Medical Center located?
North Oaks Medical Center is located at 15790 Paul Vega Md Drive, Hammond, LA 70403. Phone: (985) 345-2700.
What is the star rating for North Oaks Medical Center?
North Oaks Medical Center has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does North Oaks Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, North Oaks Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 296 patients/yr | $111,496 | $12,854 | 88% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 175 patients/yr | $82,984 | $8,713 | 90% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 67 patients/yr | $65,257 | $7,485 | 89% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 61 patients/yr | $65,451 | $7,501 | 89% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 53 patients/yr | $85,912 | $8,921 | 90% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 53 patients/yr | $48,107 | $5,663 | 88% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 45 patients/yr | $59,896 | $5,971 | 90% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 42 patients/yr | $80,970 | $10,532 | 87% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 40 patients/yr | $257,812 | $31,870 | 88% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 38 patients/yr | $72,062 | $6,858 | 90% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District or Authority
- County
- Tangipahoa
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 190015