Northwest Texas Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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) | 12.3% | 268 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.1% | 232 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 16% | 258 | Avg |
| COPD | 8% | 62 | Avg |
| Stroke | 16.1% | 120 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.5% | 29 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.1% | 1,020 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.84% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northwest Texas Hospital a Good Hospital?
Northwest Texas Hospital has a trust score of 61/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Amarillo, TX, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Amarillo
#2
Rank in city
5
Hospitals
61 vs 55
Score vs city avg
3.3/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest Texas Hospital a good hospital?
Northwest Texas Hospital is an acute care hospital in Amarillo, TX with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 61/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Northwest Texas Hospital located?
Northwest Texas Hospital is located at 1501 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106. Phone: (806) 354-1110.
What is the star rating for Northwest Texas Hospital?
Northwest Texas Hospital 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 Northwest Texas Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Northwest Texas Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 257 patients/yr | $170,068 | $17,577 | 90% less |
PSYCHOSES 212 patients/yr | $68,008 | $13,000 | 81% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 86 patients/yr | $125,298 | $12,348 | 90% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 68 patients/yr | $353,375 | $38,967 | 89% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 55 patients/yr | $118,051 | $13,999 | 88% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 54 patients/yr | $120,627 | $12,533 | 90% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 39 patients/yr | $106,873 | $13,242 | 88% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 33 patients/yr | $155,803 | $16,178 | 90% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $109,241 | $13,572 | 88% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 27 patients/yr | $87,563 | $11,786 | 87% 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
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Potter
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 450209