Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where can I view Nevada Regional Medical Center's Notice of Privacy Practices?

    View and/or download a copy of our Privacy Policy, HERE.

  • Does Nevada Regional Medical Center accept new patients?

    Yes we do.

    What insurances do we accept? Nevada Regional Medical Center and our system of clinics accept multiple insurance payments. To insure that they will cover services at our facility we would recommend that you contact your insurance company to make sure that our facility and physicians are on your insurance preferred provider list. This would eliminate any confusion and insure that they will pay the maximum amount according to your policy.

  • The hospital has several entrances, which one should I use?

    Admissions for Outpatient Services, Cashier,  Maternity Center, Med/Surg, and Surgery: Located in the center, on the east side of the hospital, is the main lobby entrance. Visitor and patient parking is available to the north, and handicap parking to the east of the building. Entrance Hours are 6:30 a.m.  – 5 p.m.


    Emergency Room: Located on the east side of the hospital, to the north of the main lobby entrance. Visitor parking is available in the lot north of the entrance. The emergency entrance is open 24 hours a day.


    Administration, Human Resources, Behavioral Health, Specialty, Professional Practice and Wound Clinics, Cafeteria and Medical Records: Located on the east side of the hospital, to the south of the main lobby entrance is the south tower door. Visitor and patient parking is available to the north of the building. Handicap parking is available to the east of the building. 

    Due to COVID-19 safety precautions this entrance is temporarily closed.


  • What are the hours for visiting hospitalized patients?

    At Nevada Regional Medical Center, we understand that the presence of family and friends is important to help the healing process.


    Visiting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.  


    Special rules are being enforced due to COVID-19 safety precautions. At any time, NRMC reserves the right to refuse visitors.


    Visitors for Acute Care:

    • One visitor per patient, per day.
    • Once the visitor leaves they cannot return that day.
    • COVID-19 patients are allowed to have one visitor per day, but can only wave through the door…NO GOING IN THE ROOM.
    • Comfort care patients can have up to 4 visitors at a time and can rotate in and out. 
    • Overnight visitation is allowed for comfort care patients only and is limited to 2 persons. 

    Visitors in the Maternity Center

    For outpatient appointments, no visitors are allowed unless needed for mobility. 

    For Labor, Delivery and postpartum care, one support person is allowed. Please bring everything needed with you as you will not be permitted to come and go throughout the day. Meals and drinks will be provided to the support person.

  • Where can I view the hospital's current standard charges?

    To view and/or download our machine-readable price list or use a price estimator tool, CLICK HERE.

  • Will I need to disrobe for my Dexa scan?

    You can remain clothed if you are not wearing any items with metal. Remember to wear pants without a zipper and a shirt with no buttons.

  • How long will it take for my doctor to receive my mammogram report?

    In most instances, a report should arrive within a week. You will be notified if there are circumstances that could extend this timeframe.

  • Do I have to have a physician's order to have a mammogram?

    We do not require an order for a screening mammogram. However, the patient MUST supply a primary care provider for us to send the results to.

  • Do I need to get pre-authorization from my insurance to have diagnostic imaging or radiology?

    CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, and some Ultrasounds require a pre-authorization. In those cases, you will not be scheduled until the pre-auth has been completed by the ordering provider.

  • What are the hours to have a CT Scan completed?

    Monday through Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

    Emergency Room and in-patient coverage is provided 24 hours per day. We want to accommodate your needs; if the times list for this exam does not work for you please contact us for additional options, 417-448-2468.

  • What are the hours for the mammography department?

    Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    We want to accommodate your needs; if the times list for this exam does not work for you please contact us for additional options, 417-448-2468.

  • What are the hours to have a Dexa performed?

    Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

    We want to accommodate your needs; if the times list for this exam does not work for you please contact us for additional options, 417-448-2468.

  • Can I schedule my Dexa scan and mammogram for the same day?

    Yes we would happy to schedule those exams in the same day.

  • What type of information will I need to bring with me the day of my mammogram?

    You will not need to bring anything specific with you the day of your mammogram exam. We will ask you a few questions to update our records recording your medical history. Questions you will be asked will be centered on your health history and will include: How old you were when you had your first menstrual cycle. How old you were with your first pregnancy. Do you have a family history of breast cancer? What was the date and year of your hysterectomy? Do you have a history of breast surgery? The answers to these questions will aide in performing your mammogram and help us know your risk factors.

  • Why do I receive two bills for diagnostic imaging/radiology?

    Imaging studies will receive a bill from the hospital and a bill from the radiologist.  There will be two bills for each imaging study performed.  

  • Why do I receive a bill for professional fees and one for facility fees?

    Nevada Regional Medical Center's billing department is set up to send one bill for professional fees and a separate for facility fees. If you have any questions regarding your bill please contact the hospital by calling 417-448-3694.

  • Why do I get multiple bills?

    NRMC's financial department is set up to process bills on a per visit basis. Each time you come to our facility we process your visit, if you are at our facility two times in one week you will receive a bill for each visit made during the week.

  • How early do I need to come for my appointment?

    It is best to come to your appointment 15 minutes early. This will allow plenty of time to for you to register prior to your appointment time.

  • Do I need to bring my medications to my appointment?

    It is best if you can bring all of your medications (or photos of each bottle in which the name and dosage is visible) any time you visit the facility. This will insure that our records are update and don’t require you to have to remember the correct spelling, dose or instructions.

  • How can I get in touch with a financial counselor?

    Nevada Regional Medical Center has trained financial counselors available to discuss your individual needs.


    If you do not have insurance or will have difficulty in paying your portion of the bill, our counselor can assist you with your needs in making payment arrangements, reviewing for NRMC Financial Assistance Program or in case of hospital admission a referral for public assistance.


    Regardless, patients will receive necessary medical care and the care will never be based on the patient’s ability to pay.


    To connect with a financial counselor, call 417-448-3694.

  • Where can I get information about financial assistance eligibility and requirements?

    View our financial assistance page, HERE.

  • Where can I report a HIPAA or Compliance violation?

    To file a grievance with the following agencies please contact:


    Nevada Regional Medical Center

    Quality Supervisor at 417-448-3657 or 

    Social Services Supervisor at 417-448-3682


    Missouri Department of Health 

    and Senior Services

    Phone: 573-751-6400, Fax: 573-751-6010

    912 Wildwood

    P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102 


    CMS contracted Quality Improvement Organization for Missouri 

    known as KEPRO

    Toll Free: 855-408-8557

    TTY:  855-846-4776


    Center for Improvement 

    in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ)

    Online: https://cihq.org/complaint

    Phone: 512-661-2813

    Fax: 805-934-8588

    Mail to:

    Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality

    P.O. Box 3620, McKinney, TX 75070

    Attn: Chief Executive Officer


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