Bakersfield, CA
47
Beds
1,890
Inpatient discharges a year
$47.8M
Net patient revenue a year
23
In-network payers
Bakersfield Heart Hospital is a 47-bed proprietary hospital in Bakersfield, CA. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 23 in-network payers and 164 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Bakersfield Heart Hospital most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 216
$144,615 - $173,153
from 3 insurers · median $164,126
Hospital reports cardiac thoracic surgery services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$601 - $1,348
from 4 insurers · median $828
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$267 - $2,657
from 4 insurers · median $1,250
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$280 - $853
from 4 insurers · median $446
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$761 - $1,536
from 4 insurers · median $1,326
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$699 - $2,663
from 4 insurers · median $1,613
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Mammography
CPT 77067
$156 - $545
from 4 insurers · median $202
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 743
$19,785 - $23,003
from 4 insurers · median $21,031
Hospital reports inpatient surgical services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$343 - $1,239
from 4 insurers · median $434
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 72148
$400 - $1,329
from 4 insurers · median $1,046
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$1,800 - $9,690
from 2 insurers · median $5,745
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$621 - $9,932
from 3 insurers · median $690
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$322 - $3,790
from 4 insurers · median $821
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93971
$152 - $2,089
from 4 insurers · median $614
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$743 - $6,740
from 3 insurers · median $797
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 70551
$387 - $2,022
from 4 insurers · median $903
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 74183
$437 - $2,634
from 4 insurers · median $1,629
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$955 - $1,445
from 3 insurers · median $1,227
Hospital reports nuclear medicine services to CMS
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$47 - $331
from 4 insurers · median $90
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93970
$240 - $2,089
from 4 insurers · median $1,048
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
CPT 49650
$1,800 - $7,511
from 2 insurers · median $4,656
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
CPT 58661
$1,800 - $9,690
from 2 insurers · median $5,745
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$7,580
negotiated rate
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
CPT 77080
$162 - $342
from 4 insurers · median $301
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 17 | 508% | 0 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 20 | 305% | 6 | 12 |
| Insurer C* | 22 | 164% | 4 | 6 |
| Insurer D* | 24 | 163% | 1 | 0 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 0 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 24 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Bakersfield Heart Hospital, or start a free trial.
Acceptance varies by plan and service. Confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
Quality
Medicare readmissions penalty (-0.18%)
See quality ratingsDoctors and services
No Medicare-funded residents
Finances
$47.8M net patient revenue
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Bakersfield Heart Hospital in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 56-1984080Bakersfield Heart Hospital | 35Aetna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Aspirus Health Plan, Asuris Northwest Health, Avera Health Plans and 30 more | 1609856947 Heart Hospital Of Bk LLC1518235340 Rashidi Medical Corporation1538157508 San Joaquin Community Hospital |
| 95-2294234(multi-state) San Joaquin Community Hospital | 19Aetna, Allied Benefit Systems, Aspirus Health Plan, Asuris Northwest Health, Banner Health and 14 more | 1538157508 San Joaquin Community Hospital1740278720 San Joaquin Community Hospital1609856947 Heart Hospital Of Bk LLCand 12 more |
Source: PayerPrice analysis of insurers' Transparency in Coverage in-network files. An EIN can cover several hospitals and clinics in a health system, and insurers sometimes list other organizations' NPIs under it.
3001 Sillect Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 316-6000
How Medicare adjusts Bakersfield Heart Hospital's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.18% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2026 IPPS final rule.
-0.84% on Medicare payments
Value-based purchasing
Hospital Value-Based Purchasing bonus or reduction for quality and cost, as estimated in the FY 2026 IPPS final rule.
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2026).
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Bakersfield Heart Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jan 1, 2023 to Nov 26, 2023.
1,890
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 38%, Medicaid 2%
7,729
Inpatient days
50% of available bed days used
293
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 787693). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Bakersfield Heart Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 3,211 | 102 | 4,416 | 7,729 |
| Discharges | 727 | 39 | 1,124 | 1,890 |
| Average length of stay | 4.4 days | 2.6 days | 3.9 days | 4.1 days |
| Average daily census | 9.7 | 0.3 | 13.4 | 23.4 |
1,162
Medicare Advantage days
275 discharges
1,957
Medicaid managed care days
451 discharges
738
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 47 | 7,729 | 3,211 | 50% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 787693, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
Revenue, expenses and income Bakersfield Heart Hospital reported to Medicare for Jan 1, 2023 to Nov 26, 2023. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $312.7M | 654.3% |
| Inpatient | $146.7M | 306.9% |
| Outpatient | $166M | 347.3% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$264.9M | -554.3% |
| Net patient revenue | $47.8M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$67.8M | -141.7% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$20M | -41.7% |
| Other income | $3.2M | 6.7% |
| Other expenses | -$5M | -10.5% |
| Net income | -$21.8M | -45.5% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $105.8M | 33.8% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $47.5M | 15.2% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $159.5M | 51.0% |
| Total charges | $312.7M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 787693, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.
Computed from Bakersfield Heart Hospital's latest cost report, which covers 330 days; income and expense figures are scaled to a year.
-41.7%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
-42.6%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
-28.5%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
49% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$38.04
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
-18.4%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
-62.2%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
0.82
Long-term debt to fund balance
Mortgages, notes and loans / fund balance
0.38
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
0.24
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
8 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
91 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
321 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
0.43
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
2.1 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 787693, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Bakersfield Heart Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Nov 2023), across all fund types: $131M in total assets and a $38.7M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $1.5M | 1.1% |
| Patient receivables, net | $13.2M | 10.1% |
| Inventory | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| Total current assets | $22.9M | 17.5% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $36.6M | 27.9% |
| Investments and other assets | $71.5M | 54.6% |
| Total assets | $131M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $60.6M | 46.3% |
| Long-term debt | $31.6M | 24.2% |
| Total liabilities | $92.3M | 70.4% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $38.7M | 29.6% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 787693, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Bakersfield Heart Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$6,275
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$870,935
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$8.4M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$8.7M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
12.8% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 787693, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Bakersfield Heart Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Nov 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $80.7M | $79M | $71.4M | $65M | $47.8M |
| Operating expenses | $75.2M | $80.7M | $80.6M | $74.2M | $67.8M |
| Operating margin | 6.8% | -2.2% | -12.9% | -14.1% | -41.7% |
| Net income | $4.5M | -$1M | -$6.6M | -$22.4M | -$21.8M |
| Total assets | $83.2M | $136.2M | $128.9M | $129.8M | $131M |
| Discharges | 2,979 | 2,933 | 2,563 | 2,094 | 1,890 |
| Inpatient days | 12,658 | 13,513 | 14,281 | 9,733 | 7,729 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 2,152 | 2,871 | 2,044 | 1,162 | |
| Beds | 47 | 47 | 44 | 47 | 47 |
| Employees (FTE) | 336 | 342 | 348 | 320 | 293 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 787693, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Bakersfield Heart Hospital reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating room | $1M | $9.4M | $33M | 0.29 | 9,316 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $2.8M | $8.4M | $50M | 0.17 | 11,572 |
| Emergency | $3M | $8.3M | $25.8M | 0.32 | 4,971 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $7.5M | $23M | 0.32 | ||
| Radiology-diagnostic | $1.6M | $5.2M | $47.6M | 0.11 | 4,662 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $4.6M | $14.9M | 0.31 | ||
| Laboratory | $756,130 | $3.2M | $53.7M | 0.06 | 1,172 |
| Drugs charged to patients | $2.8M | $17.8M | 0.16 | ||
| Respiratory therapy | $833,380 | $2M | $5.6M | 0.36 | 1,071 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $1.9M | $3.2M | 0.58 | ||
| Recovery room | $271,655 | $626,270 | $979,112 | 0.64 | |
| Physical therapy | $352,607 | $540,459 | $555,700 | 0.97 | |
| Clinic | $99,766 | $200,645 | $381,216 | 0.53 | |
| Renal dialysis | $117,611 | $581,199 | 0.20 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $5.1M | $21.4M | $35.7M | 0.60 | 28,685 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $3M | $12.4M | 66,066 | $45.42 | 12,682 |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $6M | 90,000 | |||
| Employee benefits department | $4.2M | ||||
| Operation of plant | $895,613 | $3.9M | 27,028 | $33.14 | 9,693 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $3M | ||||
| Nursing administration | $1.4M | $1.5M | 19,599 | $72.75 | |
| Pharmacy | $675,287 | $971,914 | 14,262 | $47.35 | 1,031 |
| Dietary | $423,921 | $702,024 | 20,598 | $20.58 | 3,578 |
| Housekeeping | $550,041 | $592,497 | 30,612 | $17.97 | 1,567 |
| Medical records & library | $284,968 | $385,094 | 19,788 | $14.40 | |
| Laundry & linen service | $299,980 | ||||
| Central services & supply | $170,799 | $177,947 | 7,276 | $23.48 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 787693, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.
The factors Medicare uses to set what it pays Bakersfield Heart Hospital for an inpatient stay.
2.04
Case mix index
Higher than 81% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2026); higher means more complex, costlier care.
No Medicare-funded residents
Teaching status
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2026).
32.4%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2026).
134
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2026 payment rates on.
Urban (metro area)
Location type
Geographic area CMS assigns before any wage index reclassification (FY 2026).
| IPPS fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case mix index | 2.26 | 2.15 | 2.12 | 1.80 | 1.93 | 2.04 |
| Wage index | 1.275 | 1.269 | 1.253 | 1.519 | 1.451 | 1.431 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.46% | -0.17% | -0.33% | -0.19% | -0.16% | -0.18% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | -0.32% | +0.42% | +0.42% | -0.37% | -0.04% | -0.84% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 1,698 | 1,698 | 1,246 | 1,009 | 786 | 134 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2026).
About Bakersfield Heart Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Bakersfield Heart Hospital range from $699 to $2,663 across 4 insurers. Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield of CA's rate is $2,663. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,147. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Bakersfield Heart Hospital range from $601 to $1,348 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $601. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $913. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Colonoscopy with polyp removal (CPT 45385), published negotiated rates at Bakersfield Heart Hospital range from $322 to $3,790 across 4 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $805. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $3,903. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Bakersfield Heart Hospital range from $156 to $545 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $545. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
CMS reports no Medicare-funded interns or residents at Bakersfield Heart Hospital for fiscal year 2026.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Bakersfield Heart Hospital's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.18% in fiscal year 2026 for more readmissions than expected.
Bakersfield Heart Hospital's Medicare case mix index is 2.04 for fiscal year 2026, higher than 81% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Bakersfield Heart Hospital reported 1,890 inpatient discharges and 7,729 inpatient days from Jan 1, 2023 to Nov 26, 2023.
Bakersfield Heart Hospital reported 293 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jan 1, 2023 to Nov 26, 2023.
Bakersfield Heart Hospital reported $47.8M in net patient revenue on $312.7M of gross charges for Jan 1, 2023 to Nov 26, 2023, an operating margin of -41.7%, and net income of -$21.8M.
Bakersfield Heart Hospital reported $8.7M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jan 1, 2023 to Nov 26, 2023, including $6,275 of charity care at cost.
Insurers' price transparency files list Bakersfield Heart Hospital under employer identification number 56-1984080 (Bakersfield Heart Hospital), and 1 other tax ID. 35 health plans and networks list 56-1984080 for it.
CMS lists 21 services at Bakersfield Heart Hospital, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Anesthesia, Cardiac Thoracic Surgery, Clinical Laboratory, Coronary Care Unit, Diagnostic Radiology.
Bakersfield Heart Hospital has 47 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Bakersfield Heart Hospital is located at 3001 Sillect Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Its main phone number is (661) 316-6000.
Bakersfield Heart Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 050724.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Bakersfield Heart Hospital is 1609856947.
Bakersfield Heart Hospital lists 23 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, BCBS, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
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