Northern Navajo Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
2 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
3 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
3 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 Failure | 13.1% | 35 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 18.6% | 90 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.2% | 210 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.96% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northern Navajo Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Northern Navajo Medical Center has a trust score of 54/100 and a 3-star CMS rating. Located in Shiprock, NM, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern Navajo Medical Center a good hospital?
Northern Navajo Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Shiprock, NM with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 54/100.
Where is Northern Navajo Medical Center located?
Northern Navajo Medical Center is located at Us Hwy 491 North, Shiprock, NM 87420. Phone: (505) 368-6001.
What is the star rating for Northern Navajo Medical Center?
Northern Navajo Medical Center has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Northern Navajo Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Northern Navajo Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 57 patients/yr | $29,767 | $21,535 | 28% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 36 patients/yr | $18,158 | $12,480 | 31% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 32 patients/yr | $19,785 | $10,010 | 49% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 21 patients/yr | $32,216 | $15,902 | 51% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 20 patients/yr | $21,849 | $14,581 | 33% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 16 patients/yr | $29,821 | $19,883 | 33% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH CC 14 patients/yr | $23,546 | $10,874 | 54% less |
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS WITHOUT MCC 14 patients/yr | $24,112 | $10,241 | 58% less |
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC 12 patients/yr | $28,179 | $11,188 | 60% 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 - Federal
- County
- San Juan
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 320059