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 Nelson County Health System
- 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 Nelson County Health System (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Nelson County Health System
How long is the ER wait at Nelson County Health System?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 31 min in the Nelson County Health System emergency room (the average across North Dakota hospitals is 1 hr 54 min). 0% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (701) 322-4328. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Nelson County Health System?
The main phone number for Nelson County Health System is (701) 322-4328, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (701) 322-4328What is the address of Nelson County Health System?
Nelson County Health System is at 200 N Main St, McVille, ND 58254.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Nelson County Health System have an emergency room?
Yes. Nelson County Health System 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 Nelson County Health System spend a median of 1 hour 31 minutes there. That is 23 minutes shorter than the average across North Dakota hospitals (1 hour 54 minutes).
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 Nelson County Health System. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Nelson County Health System accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 351308). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in North Dakota that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota | 19 of 19 plans | in-Network |
| Medica | 8 of 16 plans | – |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in North Dakota
Plans that include this hospital: BlueCare Bronze HSA Eligible $50 PCP Copay, BlueCare Gold $10 PCP Copay, BlueCare Silver $35 PCP Copay, BlueDirect Bronze HSA Eligible Deductible, BlueDirect Gold 90 HSA Eligible Deductible, BlueDirect Silver 80 HSA Eligible Deductible Compare plans
Adults in North Dakota qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which North Dakota Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Nelson County Health System accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Nelson County Health System is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in North Dakota: Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (19 of 19 plans) and Medica (8 of 16 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 Nelson County Health System take Medicare?
Nelson County Health System is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 351308), 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 Nelson County Health System accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota?
Nelson County Health System is in network for 19 of 19 plans that Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota sells on the North Dakota Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota'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 Nelson County Health System accept Medica?
Nelson County Health System is in network for 8 of 16 plans that Medica sells on the North Dakota Marketplace in 2027, according to Medica's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Medica 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.
Care after a stay at Nelson County Health System
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.2mi Nelson County Health System Care Center McVille, ND · 35 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars Abuse citation (CMS)
- 11mi Aneta Parkview Health Center Aneta, ND · 35 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars
- 21mi Good Samaritan Society - Lakota Lakota, ND · 38 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars
Skilled nursing ratings and inspections at Nursing Homes In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Nelson County Health System
5 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 2 specialties.
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Mcville, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Federal rules require hospitals to publish their prices, including the rates they've negotiated with each insurer and their cash prices. Nelson County Health System lists them here:
From the hospital's price transparency file (www.nelsoncountyhealthsystem.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 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 North Dakota hospital finances.
Who owns Nelson County Health System
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
9 doctors and other clinicians list Nelson County Health System 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 Jun 2023 · Nelson County Health System (EIN 45-0119890)
As filed with the IRS by Nelson County Health System. 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 Nelson County Health System
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Nelson is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 17.
Mental health: Nelson is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 12.
Dental: Nelson is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 16.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in North Dakota earn a median $80,730 a year. Healthcare salaries in North Dakota.
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. North Dakota shortage areas
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Healthcare pay in North Dakota
Registered nurses across North Dakota (all employers) earned a median of $80,730 a year (BLS, May 2025).Registered Nurse (RN) salary in North DakotaNurse Practitioner salary in North DakotaRespiratory Therapist salary in North DakotaHealthcare salaries in North Dakota
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