CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Niobrara Valley Hospital
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
Official links: Website for Niobrara Valley Hospital (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Niobrara Valley Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Niobrara Valley Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 28 min in the Niobrara Valley Hospital emergency room (the average across Nebraska hospitals is 2 hr). For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (402) 569-2451. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Niobrara Valley Hospital?
The main phone number for Niobrara Valley Hospital is (402) 569-2451, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (402) 569-2451What is the address of Niobrara Valley Hospital?
Niobrara Valley Hospital is at 401 S 5th St, Lynch, NE 68746.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Niobrara Valley Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Niobrara Valley Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Niobrara Valley Hospital spend a median of 1 hour 28 minutes there. That is 32 minutes shorter than the average across Nebraska hospitals (2 hours).
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 Niobrara Valley Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Compare ER waits across Nebraska · Other Critical Access hospitals in Nebraska · How we source this data · Something wrong on this page? Tell us
What insurance does Niobrara Valley Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 281303). 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 |
| Ambetter | 17 of 17 plans | Preferred |
| UnitedHealthcare | 15 of 15 plans | Non-Preferred |
| Oscar | 12 of 22 plans | Preferred |
| Medica | 2 of 10 plans | – |
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 Niobrara Valley Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Niobrara Valley Hospital is in network for 5 Marketplace insurers in Nebraska: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (42 of 72 plans), Ambetter (17 of 17 plans), UnitedHealthcare (15 of 15 plans) and 2 other insurers. 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 Niobrara Valley Hospital take Medicare?
Niobrara Valley Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 281303), 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 Niobrara Valley Hospital accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska?
Niobrara Valley 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 Niobrara Valley Hospital accept Ambetter?
Niobrara Valley Hospital is in network for 17 of 17 plans that Ambetter sells on the Nebraska Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Niobrara Valley Hospital accept UnitedHealthcare?
Niobrara Valley Hospital is in network for 15 of 15 plans that UnitedHealthcare sells on the Nebraska Marketplace in 2027, according to UnitedHealthcare's network file loaded November 4, 2026. 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.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 149 patients. | 88 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 16 patients. | 198 min | 287 min |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 31 patients. | 58% | 78% |
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. About the data.
Care after a stay at Niobrara Valley 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 Niobrara Valley Hospital
5 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 4 specialties.
See all 5 cliniciansFederal rules require hospitals to publish their prices, including the rates they've negotiated with each insurer and their cash prices. Niobrara Valley Hospital lists them here:
From the hospital's price transparency file (www.nvhcares.org/cms-hpt.txt), checked Nov 7, 2026. For an estimate of what you'll pay, ask the hospital or your insurer; Medicare's averages are on our procedure cost pages.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Aug 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 Niobrara Valley Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Niobrara Valley Hospital Corporation, a non-profit organization, incorporated 1974.
7 doctors and other clinicians list Niobrara Valley 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.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Aug 2023 · Niobrara Valley Hospital Corporation (EIN 47-0537192)
As filed with the IRS by Niobrara Valley Hospital Corporation. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Niobrara Valley Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Boyd are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 15.
Mental health: Boyd is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 17.
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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