Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
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Quick answers about Nebraska Heart Hospital
What is the phone number for Nebraska Heart Hospital?
The main phone number for Nebraska Heart Hospital is (402) 327-2700, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (402) 327-2700What is the address of Nebraska Heart Hospital?
Nebraska Heart Hospital is at 7500 S 91st St, Lincoln, NE 68526.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Nebraska Heart Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Nebraska Heart Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
What is Nebraska Heart Hospital's Medicare star rating?
Nebraska Heart Hospital has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Star ratings come from CMS quality and safety measures, not patient reviews.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for Nebraska Heart Hospital. That usually means too few cases to report, or no emergency department.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Nebraska Heart Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 596 completed surveys · patients discharged Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Patients gave Nebraska Heart Hospital a 5-star patient experience rating out of 5. 85% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 85% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
The patient survey (HCAHPS) asks a random sample of adult patients about their recent hospital stay. CMS adjusts the results for the mix of patients and how the survey was done, so hospitals can be compared fairly. About the data.
Compare Nebraska Heart Hospital
Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Its rate of serious complications was same as national.
Serious complications
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Heart attack patients | 11.7% | 11.9% |
| Heart failure patients | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| Coronary bypass (CABG) surgery patients | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 3.4% | 3.9% |
Risk-adjusted rates. CMS has not published a statistical better/worse comparison for these death rates in the current release, so small differences from the U.S. rate may be chance.
Other complications
None of the other safety indicators CMS compares was statistically better or worse than national.
All 9 complication measures
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure ulcers (bed sores)per 1,000 patients | 0.31 | 0.55 | Same as national |
| Falls in the hospital that caused a broken boneper 1,000 patients | 0.23 | 0.24 | Same as national |
| Collapsed lung caused by a medical procedureper 1,000 patients | 0.14 | 0.18 | Same as national |
| Bleeding or blood clot under the skin after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 2.89 | 2.25 | Same as national |
| Kidney injury needing dialysis after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 1.74 | 1.56 | Same as national |
| Respiratory failure after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 8.03 | 8.15 | Same as national |
| Blood clots in the lungs or legs after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 3.79 | 3.31 | Same as national |
| Bloodstream infection (sepsis) after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 3.28 | 4.89 | Same as national |
| Accidental cuts or tears during abdominal surgeryper 1,000 patients | 1.01 | 1.04 | Same as national |
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted). Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Nebraska Heart Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 280128). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Nebraska that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska | 42 of 72 plans | Preferred |
| Oscar | 12 of 22 plans | Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Nebraska
Plans that include this hospital: HeartlandBlue Bronze Digital First HSA NEtwork Blue, HeartlandBlue Bronze HSA 0% Coinsurance after Deductible NEtwork Blue, HeartlandBlue Bronze HSA Standard NEtwork Blue, HeartlandBlue Gold, HeartlandBlue Gold NEtwork Blue w/ Adult Vision, HeartlandBlue Gold Standard NEtwork Blue Compare plans
Adults in Nebraska qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Nebraska Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Nebraska Heart Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Nebraska Heart Hospital is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in Nebraska: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (42 of 72 plans) and Oscar (12 of 22 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Nebraska Heart Hospital take Medicare?
Nebraska Heart Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 280128), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Nebraska Heart Hospital accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska?
Nebraska Heart Hospital is in network for 42 of 72 plans that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska sells on the Nebraska Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Nebraska Heart Hospital accept Oscar?
Nebraska Heart Hospital is in network for 12 of 22 plans that Oscar sells on the Nebraska Marketplace in 2027, according to Oscar's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Oscar plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Readmissions and return visits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Medicare patients · Jul 2024 – Jun 2025
On the 1 readmission and return-visit measures CMS could compare, Nebraska Heart Hospital was no different from the national rate or its expected level.
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| All conditions (hospital-wide)Medicare patients back in any hospital within 30 days of leaving. | 14.7% | 16.2% | Not compared |
| Heart attack | 14.9% | 14.4% | Not compared |
| Heart failure | 20% | 21.3% | Not compared |
| Heart bypass surgery (CABG) | 10.4% | 11% | Not compared |
Return trips after a stay or procedure
Medicare's readmission program
Excess readmission ratio: this hospital's predicted readmissions divided by the number expected for a typical hospital with the same patients. Above 1.00 means more readmissions than expected.
| Condition | Ratio | Patients | Readmissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure | 0.994 | 201 | Fewer than expected |
| Heart attack | 0.924 | 213 | Fewer than expected |
| Heart bypass surgery | 0.880 | 176 | Fewer than expected |
Readmission rates count Medicare patients who were admitted to any acute-care hospital within 30 days of leaving this one, adjusted for how sick they were. "Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national rate statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Return-day and outpatient-surgery measures compare the hospital with what CMS expected for its own patients. The Readmissions Reduction Program ratios are shown as CMS publishes them; whether a hospital's payments are reduced depends on how its ratios compare with similar hospitals, so a ratio above 1.00 alone doesn't mean a penalty. About the data.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2025 – Mar 2026
| Measure | This hospital | U.S.* |
|---|---|---|
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 244 patients. | 92% | 77% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 791 patients. | 18% | 16% |
| Blood clot prevention givenHigher is better. 624 patients. | 97% | 91%* |
| Blood clot prevention given in intensive careHigher is better. 551 patients. | 98% | 97%* |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. *Median of all hospitals CMS reports, where CMS publishes no national figure. About the data.
Medicare spending and payment programs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Value-based purchasing scores by area
| Area | Score (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| Clinical outcomesDeath rates and complications | 16.7 |
| Patient experiencePatient survey results | 81 |
| SafetyHospital-acquired infections | – |
| Efficiency and costMedicare spending per patient | 10 |
The Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program cuts Medicare payments by 1% for the quarter of hospitals with the worst scores. The Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program withholds a small share of every hospital's Medicare payments and pays it back according to the total performance score. A spending ratio of 1.00 equals the national median; spending reflects prices, the services patients received and care after discharge, not quality. Some hospitals, such as critical access, children's and cancer hospitals, are not part of these programs. About the data.
Care after a stay at Nebraska Heart Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Nebraska Heart Hospital
79 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 12 specialties.
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What Medicare paid at Nebraska Heart Hospital
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · original Medicare patients · 2024
Average hospital charges and actual payments for the procedures Medicare patients most often had here, compared with the average for Nebraska.
Hospital stays
| Stay | Stays | Avg billed | Avg payment (Medicare + patient) | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without major complicationsDRG 274 | 243 | $80,770 | $20,756 | −12% |
| Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures without major complicationsDRG 267 | 93 | $112,891 | $31,271 | −10% |
| Heart failure and shock with major complicationsDRG 291 | 60 | $20,302 | $8,160 | −22% |
| Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures with major complicationsDRG 266 | 41 | $135,336 | $42,541 | −13% |
| Coronary bypass without cardiac catheterization with major complicationsDRG 235 | 40 | $132,110 | $39,250 | −17% |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without major complicationsDRG 322 | 36 | $76,350 | $12,082 | −21% |
| Coronary bypass without cardiac catheterization without major complicationsDRG 236 | 23 | $119,408 | $26,163 | −24% |
| Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant with complicationsDRG 243 | 22 | $39,000 | $13,911 | −20% |
Outpatient services
| Service | Services | Avg billed | Avg allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 223 | $23,087 | $2,896 |
| Level 3 Electrophysiologic ProceduresAPC 5213 | 145 | $83,533 | $21,023 |
| Level 3 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5223 | 104 | $28,249 | $9,453 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 94 | $54,154 | $9,816 |
| Level 2 ICD and Similar ProceduresAPC 5232 | 47 | $90,909 | $29,290 |
Charges are the hospital's list prices; payments are what Medicare, the patient and any other insurer actually paid (for outpatient services, Medicare's allowed amount). Private insurance prices differ. "vs state" compares this hospital's average payment with the state average for the same stay. All procedure costs.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Jun 2025
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Nebraska hospital finances.
Who owns Nebraska Heart Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Nebraska Heart Hospital, a non-profit organization, incorporated 2001.
156 doctors and other clinicians list Nebraska Heart Hospital as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
The area around Nebraska Heart Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Mental health: Lancaster is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 12.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Nebraska earn a median $84,730 a year. Healthcare salaries in Nebraska.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Nebraska shortage areas
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