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Address
US HWY 491 NORTH
Shiprock, NM 87420
Phone
Government - Federal
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteihs.gov
Facilities & services
69
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERBurn unitICUCCU
Imaging
Diagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisAlcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.30 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
67% rated 9 or 10 of 10
67%
Would recommend
49% would definitely recommend
49%
Nurse communication
70% said nurses always communicated well
70%
Doctor communication
73% said doctors always communicated well
73%
Cleanliness
61% said the room was always clean
61%
Quietness at night
63% said the area was always quiet at night
63%
Clinicians on staff
84
total clinicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 15
Radiology 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Pulmonology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Northern Navajo Medical Center?

Northern Navajo Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (505) 368-6001 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in New Mexico.

Is Northern Navajo Medical Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Northern Navajo Medical Center, call (505) 368-6001.

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.