Dignity Health · Bakersfield, CA
3 of 5
CMS star rating
383
Beds
17,496
Inpatient discharges a year
$602.2M
Net patient revenue a year
31
In-network payers
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is a 383-bed voluntary non-profit - private hospital in Bakersfield, CA, affiliated with Dignity Health. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 31 in-network payers and 255 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Bakersfield Memorial 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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Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$12,428
negotiated rate
CMS lists this service as CPT 59400, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 788
$20,345
negotiated rate
CMS lists this service as CPT 59510, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 788, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$3,801 - $9,656
from 3 insurers · median $4,982
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$3,801 - $13,923
from 3 insurers · median $4,189
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$4,981 - $10,644
from 3 insurers · median $5,691
13 Medicare claims in Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$8,316 - $13,077
from 3 insurers · median $11,353
73 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$3,600 - $9,897
from 3 insurers · median $3,801
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 216
$349,484
negotiated rate
Hospital reports cardiac thoracic surgery services to CMS
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 66984
$5,205 - $12,925
from 3 insurers · median $11,033
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
CPT 45378
$3,801 - $10,138
from 3 insurers · median $4,132
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
CPT 77067
$354 - $466
from 2 insurers · median $410
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$12,428
negotiated rate
CMS lists this service as CPT 59610, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$1,031
negotiated rate
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$246 - $388
from 2 insurers · median $317
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$2,248
negotiated rate
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$5,703 - $13,479
from 3 insurers · median $11,353
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$82 - $440
from 2 insurers · median $261
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ear, nose and throat
CPT 31231
$1,716 - $3,337
from 2 insurers · median $2,527
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93970
$1,251 - $1,698
from 2 insurers · median $1,475
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 49505
$5,689 - $10,429
from 3 insurers · median $6,333
23 Medicare claims in Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related Procedures (CMS 2024)
Gynecology
CPT 58661
$9,587 - $12,242
from 3 insurers · median $10,462
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93971
$592 - $942
from 2 insurers · median $767
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 71260
$468 - $729
from 2 insurers · median $598
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ear, nose and throat
CPT 69436
$4,508 - $10,391
from 3 insurers · median $4,980
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* | 4 | 504% | 4 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 19 | 403% | 15 | 4 |
| Insurer C* | 12 | 304% | 7 | 5 |
| Insurer D* | 18 | 245% | 12 | 0 |
How we chose these services: 3 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 13 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 8 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 Memorial Hospital, or start a free trial.
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Quality
3 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$602.2M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by Commonspirit Health
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Bakersfield Memorial 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 95-1802779(multi-state) Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | 59Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 54 more | 1467538520 Bakersfield Memorial Hospital1144256363 Bakersfield Memorial Hospital1689769911 Dignity Health |
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.
420 34th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 327-1792
How Bakersfield Memorial Hospital compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
3 of 5
Lower than 42% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
Worse on 1 of 8 measures
0 better, 7 no different, 1 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
Better on 3 of 8 measures
3 better, 5 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Worse on 1 of 11 measures
0 better, 10 no different, 1 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
3 of 5
Lower than 40% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
74%
Higher than 58% of US hospitals
US median: 71%
Surveyed patients who would definitely recommend the hospital
Hospital-acquired condition penalty
Not penalized
Not among the worst-performing 25%
Medicare cuts payments 1% for the worst-performing 25% of hospitals on infections and injuries acquired in the hospital
Serious complications (PSI 90)
0.88
Lower than 78% of US hospitals
US median: 0.96
Risk-adjusted composite of complications such as bedsores, falls with hip fracture and blood clots after surgery; lower is better
Time in the ER before going home
240 min
Higher than 93% of US hospitals
US median: 148 min
Median minutes from arrival to leaving for ER patients who were sent home; lower is better
Sepsis care
67%
Higher than 53% of US hospitals
US median: 65%
Patients with severe sepsis or septic shock who got every step of the recommended early treatment; higher is better
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Overall star ratingCMS: Overall hospital quality star rating | 3 of 5 | |
| Death rates | Worse on 1 of 8 measures | |
| Safety | Better on 3 of 8 measures | |
| Readmissions | Worse on 1 of 11 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 3 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 74% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Not penalized | 2026 |
| Serious complications (PSI 90)CMS: Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90) | 0.88 | 2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 |
| Time in the ER before going homeCMS: Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 240 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 67% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, released 2026-08-13. US comparisons rank this facility among every facility CMS reports for each measure. See Medicare Care Compare.
How Medicare adjusts Bakersfield Memorial Hospital's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.23% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
-0.28% on Medicare payments
Value-based purchasing
Hospital Value-Based Purchasing bonus or reduction for quality and cost, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Each result CMS publishes for Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, beside the US median and the average of CA hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 · 41 cases | 3.4 | 4.1 | 4.075 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 2,744 cases | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.81 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 145 cases | 14.2 | 11.8 | 11.57 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 36 cases | 3.4 | 2.3 | 2.379 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 107 cases | 9.7 | 8.5 | 8.235 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 299 cases | 10.3 | 11 | 10.29 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 230 cases | 18.2 | 15.2 | 14.49 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 315 cases | 11.3 | 11.6 | 11.57 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 4,861 cases | 0.67 | 0.51 | 0.4818 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 76% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 91 cases | 194 | 173 | 171 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 82% of US hospitals |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 5,617 cases | 0.15 | 0.2 | 0.21 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 93% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 5,722 cases | 0.22 | 0.27 | 0.261 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 93% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,433 cases | 1.83 | 2.29 | 2.308 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 94% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 447 cases | 1.87 | 1.63 | 1.668 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 83% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 467 cases | 7.34 | 8.88 | 9.555 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 81% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,457 cases | 3.12 | 3.4 | 3.521 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 74% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 437 cases | 4.2 | 5.105 | 5.495 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 90% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 233 cases | 1.63 | 1.72 | 1.796 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 81% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,062 cases | 0.89 | 1.02 | 1.061 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 84% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 150 cases | 7.5 | 4.2 | 11.09 | Worse than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 355 cases | -3.1 | 1.25 | 7.901 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 225 cases | 7.8 | 3.85 | 16.67 | Worse than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | ||||
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)2022-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 279 cases | 13.6 | 12.9 | 12.91 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 79% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 274 cases | 12.2 | 10.7 | 11.39 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 85% of US hospitals |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 274 cases | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.546 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 52% of US hospitals |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 210 cases | 0.9 | 1 | 1.001 | No Different than expected | Better than 68% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 242 cases | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.43 | Better than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 48 cases | 11.7 | 10.9 | 11.19 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 172 cases | 20.5 | 19.8 | 19.94 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 543 cases | 21.3 | 21.3 | 21.41 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 35 cases | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.612 | Worse than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 311 cases | 18.5 | 17.2 | 17.7 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.088 | 0.172 | 0.2347 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.937 | 1.504 | 1.834 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 7,818 | 1,370 | 5,722 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 8.715 | 0.9835 | 5.638 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3 | 0 | 3.347 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.344 | 0.484 | 0.5696 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 62% of US hospitals |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.005 | 0.138 | 0.2147 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.485 | 1.392 | 1.749 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 6,788 | 1,799 | 5,308 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 10.17 | 1.377 | 6.105 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 0 | 3.273 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.098 | 0.399 | 0.5366 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 74% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.02 | 0.2345 | 0.32 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.931 | 2.135 | 2.433 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 89 | 61 | 112 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.554 | 1.591 | 2.999 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 1 | 2.368 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.392 | 0.7155 | 0.8107 | No Different than National Benchmark | Better than 71% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2606 | No Different than National Benchmark | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.27 | 3.068 | 3.273 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 260 | 38 | 73.49 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.359 | 0.328 | 0.6136 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 0.5911 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0.812 | 0.7863 | No Different than National Benchmark | The best result, shared by 22% of US hospitals |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.227 | 0.193 | 0.3103 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.724 | 1.855 | 2.305 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 88,980 | 14,451 | 52,601 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 5.598 | 0.567 | 3.111 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4 | 0 | 2.166 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.715 | 0.597 | 0.7784 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 60% of US hospitals |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.034 | 0.127 | 0.1925 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.26 | 0.747 | 0.9502 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 78,615 | 13,646 | 48,317 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 37.08 | 5.683 | 27.04 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4 | 2 | 9.99 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.108 | 0.279 | 0.383 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 73% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 76 | 73 | 72.2 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 7 | 8 | 8.78 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 17 | 18 | 19.02 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 89 | 87 | 86.82 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.514 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 75 | 80 | 75.76 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 89 | 91 | 89.84 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 6 | 4 | 5.713 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.855 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 19 | 16 | 18.53 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 74 | 79 | 75.81 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 88 | 91 | 89.11 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 7 | 5 | 7.043 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.688 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 19 | 16 | 17.15 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 61 | 61 | 58.95 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 76 | 77 | 75.75 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 22 | 19 | 21.56 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.449 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 17 | 19 | 19.48 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 86 | 86 | 84.61 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 14 | 13 | 15.03 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.08 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 86 | 87 | 84.97 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 16 | 14 | 16.39 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 84 | 86 | 83.61 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 69 | 74 | 70.69 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 9 | 7 | 8.855 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 22 | 19 | 20.45 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 71 | 77 | 73.94 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 8 | 6 | 7.637 | Worse than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 21 | 17 | 18.43 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 81 | 85 | 81.99 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 4 | 3 | 4.958 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 15 | 11 | 13.06 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 7 | 8 | 10.01 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 20 | 20 | 22.36 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 73 | 72 | 67.63 | Better than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 89 | 88 | 86.85 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.047 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 73 | 74 | 72.06 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 10 | 9 | 10.94 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 17 | 16 | 17 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 71 | 75 | 71.11 | Worse than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 8 | 5 | 7.488 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 21 | 20 | 21.4 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 70 | 77 | 72.49 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 7 | 4 | 6.121 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 23 | 19 | 21.39 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 84 | 86 | 82.8 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.779 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 12 | 11 | 13.42 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 47 | 59 | 47.5 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 15 | 9 | 17.79 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 38 | 31 | 34.71 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 77 | 82 | 74.85 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.203 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 5 | 5 | 7.623 | Better than 45% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 74 | 71 | 68.6 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 89 | 87 | 85.85 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 21 | 23 | 23.77 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.431 | Better than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 49 | 47 | 45.33 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 33 | 30 | 32.51 | Worse than 62% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 18 | 22 | 22.16 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 3 | 3 | 2.859 | Worse than 40% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 12 | 12 | 13.94 | Better than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 479 cases | 88 | 88 | 86.06 | Better than 48% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | very high | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 8.289 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.008 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.1852 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 2,849 cases | 64 | 79 | 69.96 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 358 cases | 241 | 154 | 187 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 347 cases | 240 | 148 | 182 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 282 | |||
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 411 | |||
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 102,435 cases | 4 | 1 | 2.162 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 75.06 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 55 cases | 93 | 97 | 92.55 | Worse than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 80 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 48.75 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 3,318 cases | 12 | 15 | 13.67 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 284 cases | 67 | 65 | 68.8 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 79 cases | 73 | 73 | 76.38 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 48 cases | 98 | 88 | 86.64 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 284 cases | 79 | 82 | 82.89 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 145 cases | 97 | 94 | 93.98 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 279 cases | 96 | 98 | 93.4 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 70.68 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 89.93 | |||
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 5,376 cases | 91 | 90 | 86.9 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 1,082 cases | 98 | 97 | 94.78 | Better than 56% of US hospitals |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 1.3 | 5 | 4.959 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 8.417 |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.05 | 0.99 | 1.024 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 21.67 | 20 | 30.07 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 5.417 | 5 | 7.571 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 10 | 16.48 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 2.5 | 4.567 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 28 | 34 | 28.67 | Worse than 62% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 7 | 8.75 | 7.519 | Worse than 62% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 50 | 40 | 45.16 | Better than 64% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 12.5 | 10 | 11.79 | Better than 64% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 24.92 | 29.5 | 30.43 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 20 | 21.67 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 21.67 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 5 | 5.417 | 2.5 | 3 | 1.5 | 5.417 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 0 | Not Available | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 0 | Not Available | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 17 | Not Available | Not Available | 11 | 9 | 28 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 4.25 | Not Available | Not Available | 2.75 | 2.25 | 7 |
| VBP safety domain score | 34 | Not Available | Not Available | 30 | 18 | 50 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | 8.5 | Not Available | Not Available | 7.5 | 4.5 | 12.5 |
| VBP total performance score | 17.75 | Not Available | Not Available | 13.25 | 8.25 | 24.92 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 136 cases | 0.9874 | 0.9995 | 1.015 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.96 | 1 | 1.005 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 109 cases | 1 | 0.9969 | 1.002 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 309 cases | 1.058 | 0.9983 | 1.017 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9919 | 0.9916 | 0.9788 | Worse than 50% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 216 cases | 1.08 | 0.9955 | 1.026 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | 1.02 | 1.011 | 1.002 | 0.993 | 0.9966 | 0.9874 |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | 1.032 | 1.041 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.96 |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 0.992 | 0.9981 | 0.9887 | 1.074 | 1.061 | 1 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 1.019 | 0.9558 | 0.9768 | 1.026 | 1.075 | 1.058 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 1.138 | 1.255 | 1.164 | 1.046 | 0.9191 | 0.9919 |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 1.007 | 0.9605 | 0.9682 | 0.9834 | 1.004 | 1.08 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.537 | 0.489 | 0.6114 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.192 | 0.346 | 0.449 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.632 | 0.559 | 0.679 | Worse than 56% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.404 | 0.6405 | 0.7204 | Better than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.8818 | 0.9628 | 0.9656 | Better than 78% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.95 | 0.7945 | 0.8116 | Worse than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | -0.3117 | -0.0453 | 0.02733 | Better than 68% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | No | No | N/A | No | No | No |
| Total HAC score | 0.0808 | -0.1122 | 0 | -0.4865 | -0.2916 | -0.3117 |
Source: CMS Care Compare hospital files, latest release 2026-09-30, with program results for earlier fiscal years from CMS's archived snapshots. US medians and ranks count every hospital CMS reports; state averages are plain means of the state's reporting hospitals, not CMS's patient-weighted state rates.
The Joint Commission (since 2021)
Accreditation
Graduate
Medical school affiliation
Private (not for profit)
Ownership type
366
Medicare-certified beds
444
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Bakersfield Memorial Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
17,496
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 20%, Medicaid 8%
83,853
Inpatient days
60% of available bed days used
1,720
Employees (full-time equivalent)
5
Interns and residents (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 839054). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Bakersfield Memorial Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 18,479 | 9,123 | 56,251 | 83,853 |
| Discharges | 3,489 | 1,377 | 12,630 | 17,496 |
| Average length of stay | 5.3 days | 6.6 days | 4.5 days | 4.8 days |
| Average daily census | 50.6 | 25.0 | 154.1 | 229.7 |
13,146
Medicare Advantage days
2,524 discharges
31,075
Medicaid managed care days
6,403 discharges
4,001
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 297 | 60,657 | 15,401 | 56% |
| Intensive care unit | 48 | 10,856 | 2,837 | 62% |
| Burn intensive care unit | 7 | 1,610 | 241 | 63% |
| Other special care | 31 | 6,621 | 59% | |
| Nursery | 4,109 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839054, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Bakersfield Memorial Hospital treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 2,360 Medicare discharges in 67 published DRGs; 24% surgical; 75% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 426 | $120,094 | $18,467 | $21,857 | 1.98 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 121 | $77,679 | $11,621 | $14,138 | 1.28 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 100 | $67,343 | $9,144 | $12,256 | 1.03 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 83 | $87,476 | $14,925 | $15,921 | 1.59 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 79 | $221,898 | $45,912 | $40,385 | 5.00 |
| Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures without MCCMS-DRG 267, surgical | 75 | $346,617 | $47,593 | $63,084 | 4.88 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 69 | $99,923 | $15,972 | $18,186 | 1.65 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 57 | $99,099 | $15,993 | $18,036 | 1.70 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with MCCMS-DRG 377, medical | 51 | $103,237 | $16,767 | $18,789 | 1.79 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 50 | $121,279 | $19,209 | $22,073 | 2.00 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 47 | $78,720 | $12,089 | $14,327 | 1.32 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 46 | $80,225 | $9,211 | $14,601 | 0.98 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 40 | $78,862 | $11,279 | $14,353 | 1.33 |
| Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without MCCMS-DRG 274, surgical | 40 | $157,982 | $30,881 | $28,753 | 3.24 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with MCCMS-DRG 689, medical | 38 | $57,650 | $10,625 | $10,492 | 1.17 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with MCCMS-DRG 190, medical | 35 | $83,761 | $10,287 | $15,245 | 1.10 |
| Other vascular procedures with MCCMS-DRG 252, surgical | 35 | $196,570 | $35,495 | $35,776 | 3.35 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 32 | $114,992 | $19,035 | $20,928 | 2.07 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 32 | $82,691 | $13,710 | $15,050 | 1.50 |
| Carotid artery stent procedures without cc/mccMS-DRG 036, surgical | 30 | $107,398 | $17,263 | $19,546 | 1.81 |
See all 67 Medicare inpatient DRGs at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-04-10), traditional Medicare only; CMS omits DRGs with fewer than 11 discharges. Estimated cost is average charges times the hospital's Medicare cost-to-charge ratio from the IPPS Impact File. Weights are the MS-DRG relative weights for the same year.
The comprehensive outpatient service groups (APCs) Bakersfield Memorial Hospital billed Medicare for most in 2024: 1,888 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 572 | 517 | $35,980 | $2,662 | $2,090 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 289 | 286 | $20,305 | $2,787 | $2,208 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 229 | 222 | $81,936 | $14,452 | $10,772 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 97 | 93 | $76,078 | $11,747 | $8,874 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 87 | 83 | $14,359 | $1,858 | $1,445 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 73 | 72 | $48,645 | $5,570 | $4,358 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 70 | 67 | $27,564 | $3,072 | $2,405 |
| Level 4 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5184 | 68 | 62 | $38,472 | $5,377 | $3,946 |
| Level 3 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5223 | 48 | 48 | $63,893 | $11,476 | $8,569 |
| Level 2 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5192 | 39 | 38 | $50,983 | $5,598 | $4,338 |
See all 26 Medicare outpatient services at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-06-24), comprehensive APCs for traditional Medicare; CMS omits services with fewer than 11 claims. The US average weights every hospital by its services.
ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in 2025. Market share is this hospital's part of every hospital's Medicare stays from the ZIP code. Its published Medicare stays went from 5,199 in 2020 to 6,071 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93306 | 764 | 13% | 4,110 | $97.8M | 34% | 37% |
| 93308 | 687 | 11% | 3,243 | $75.5M | 32% | 36% |
| 93307 | 612 | 10% | 3,100 | $68.9M | 32% | 32% |
| 93309 | 436 | 7% | 2,324 | $54.3M | 20% | 21% |
| 93304 | 400 | 7% | 1,969 | $46.7M | 27% | 22% |
| 93312 | 385 | 6% | 1,841 | $49M | 23% | 21% |
| 93305 | 369 | 6% | 1,844 | $41.5M | 39% | 40% |
| 93311 | 306 | 5% | 1,509 | $38.9M | 21% | 21% |
| 93301 | 280 | 5% | 1,420 | $28.1M | 31% | 26% |
| 93313 | 245 | 4% | 1,138 | $30.8M | 21% | 22% |
| 93215 | 217 | 4% | 1,195 | $31.3M | 22% | 19% |
| 93314 | 184 | 3% | 973 | $23.6M | 21% | 24% |
| 93561 | 131 | 2% | 553 | $19.2M | 11% | 16% |
| 93263 | 128 | 2% | 623 | $13.9M | 27% | 24% |
| 93203 | 109 | 2% | 580 | $13M | 37% | 31% |
| 93280 | 101 | 2% | 438 | $11M | 25% | 29% |
| 93240 | 80 | 1% | 463 | $9.9M | 27% | 33% |
| 93241 | 80 | 1% | 557 | $12.3M | 36% | 35% |
| 93268 | 74 | 1% | 345 | $9.7M | 15% | 13% |
| 93250 | 69 | 1% | 401 | $8.7M | 32% | 25% |
| 93285 | 53 | 1% | 214 | $5.4M | 30% | 55% |
| 93555 | 48 | 1% | 272 | $5.9M | 5% | 6% |
| 93257 | 39 | 1% | 281 | $5.3M | 2% | 2% |
| 93205 | 34 | 1% | 146 | $3.7M | 41% | 44% |
| 93283 | 30 | 0% | 160 | $3.4M | 30% | 70% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 6,071 stays from ZIP codes CMS publishes; it omits ZIP codes with fewer than 11 stays, so market shares count published stays only.
Staff by profession and the rooms and units Bakersfield Memorial Hospital reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2024). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
3
Operating rooms
5
Cardiac catheterization rooms
47
Psychiatric unit beds
444
Registered nurses
10
Licensed practical nurses
1
Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
38
Pharmacists
39
Respiratory therapists
7
Physical therapists
1
Occupational therapists
1
Speech pathologists and audiologists
51
Radiology technicians
2
Nuclear medicine technicians
26
Laboratory technicians
33
Medical technologists
6
Dietitians
4
Social workers
625
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
315 clinicians who bill Medicare list Bakersfield Memorial Hospital as a hospital affiliation. Showing 24 of them. Book a demo to see the commercial rates insurers publish for them, or start a free trial.
Jim Kim, MD
Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1992762769
See commercial rates for Jim Kim, MDRavi Patel, M.D.
Specialist
NPI 1386631901
See commercial rates for Ravi Patel, M.D.Ravi Kapadia, MD
Surgery Physician
NPI 1669736427
See commercial rates for Ravi Kapadia, MDShawn Shambaugh, M.D.
Specialist
NPI 1659360253
See commercial rates for Shawn Shambaugh, M.D.Richard Alexan-Shirabad, M.D.
Neurology Physician
NPI 1104859909
See commercial rates for Richard Alexan-Shirabad, M.D.John Gundzik, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1659390995
See commercial rates for John Gundzik, M.D.Sarabjeet Singh, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1295919371
See commercial rates for Sarabjeet Singh, M.D.Taylor Jordan, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1629391305
See commercial rates for Taylor Jordan, M.D.David Kanamori, M.D.
Specialist
NPI 1942297361
See commercial rates for David Kanamori, M.D.Manick Bhardwaj, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1225065667
See commercial rates for Manick Bhardwaj, M.D.Fadi Saied, D.O.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
NPI 1013179712
See commercial rates for Fadi Saied, D.O.William Farr, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1215926100
See commercial rates for William Farr, M.D.Tonny Tanus, MD
Allergy & Immunology Physician
NPI 1740351873
See commercial rates for Tonny Tanus, MDNanci Mercer, MD
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1306838776
See commercial rates for Nanci Mercer, MDRafal Sosnowski, D.O.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1699941039
See commercial rates for Rafal Sosnowski, D.O.Sanjiv Sharma, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1336342138
See commercial rates for Sanjiv Sharma, MDMaheep Birdi, MD
Neurology Physician
NPI 1639587868
See commercial rates for Maheep Birdi, MDDavid Yuan, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1164441424
See commercial rates for David Yuan, M.D.Niraj Doctor, M.D
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1285925883
See commercial rates for Niraj Doctor, M.DBrijesh Bhambi, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1790855195
See commercial rates for Brijesh Bhambi, M.D.William Baker, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1720040793
See commercial rates for William Baker, M.D.Bernard Maristany, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1396740999
See commercial rates for Bernard Maristany, M.D.Eric Boren, MD
Allergy & Immunology Physician
NPI 1720067598
See commercial rates for Eric Boren, MDJohn Fan, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1780882910
See commercial rates for John Fan, M.D.Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians facility affiliations, released 2026-10-15, with names and specialties from NPPES. Affiliation means the clinician bills Medicare for care at this hospital; it is not employment.
Revenue, expenses and income Bakersfield Memorial Hospital reported to Medicare for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $3B | 500.6% |
| Inpatient | $1.8B | 296.4% |
| Outpatient | $1.2B | 204.3% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$2.4B | -400.6% |
| Net patient revenue | $602.2M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$631.1M | -104.8% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$28.9M | -4.8% |
| Other income | $180.1M | 29.9% |
| Contributions and donations | $136,527 | 0.0% |
| Investment income | $92.5M | 15.4% |
| Other | $87.4M | 14.5% |
| Net income | $151.2M | 25.1% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $640.7M | 21.2% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $962.5M | 31.9% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $1.4B | 46.8% |
| Total charges | $3B | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839054, 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 Memorial Hospital's latest cost report.
-4.8%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
19.3%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
21.6%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
47% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$56.17
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
11.8%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
13.3%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
0.03
Long-term debt to fund balance
Mortgages, notes and loans / fund balance
2.47
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
1.24
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
17 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
52 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
55 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
0.61
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
6.2 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839054, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Bakersfield Memorial Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Dec 2025), across all fund types: $1.3B in total assets and a $1.1B fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $28.4M | 2.2% |
| Patient receivables, net | $86M | 6.7% |
| Inventory | $11.7M | 0.9% |
| Total current assets | $227.4M | 17.7% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $139.4M | 10.9% |
| Investments and other assets | $915.3M | 71.4% |
| Total assets | $1.3B | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $92M | 7.2% |
| Long-term debt | $28.8M | 2.2% |
| Total liabilities | $144M | 11.2% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $1.1B | 88.8% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839054, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Bakersfield Memorial Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$13.7M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$11.5M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$11.7M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$4M
State and local indigent care shortfall
Cost of indigent care program patients minus program payments
$31.9M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
5.1% 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 839054, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $536.4M | $565.5M | $567.3M | $636.1M | $694.1M | $602.2M |
| Operating expenses | $529.7M | $534.7M | $559.5M | $594.4M | $633.2M | $631.1M |
| Operating margin | 1.3% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 6.5% | 8.8% | -4.8% |
| Net income | $106.1M | $107.1M | -$1.2M | $96.4M | $131.9M | $151.2M |
| Total assets | $840M | $954.1M | $917.3M | $1B | $1.2B | $1.3B |
| Discharges | 16,518 | 16,810 | 16,190 | 16,032 | 16,204 | 17,496 |
| Inpatient days | 71,172 | 76,067 | 76,084 | 75,020 | 76,993 | 83,853 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 9,893 | 11,259 | 11,642 | 12,017 | 12,921 | 13,146 |
| Beds | 385 | 370 | 385 | 385 | 385 | 383 |
| Employees (FTE) | 1,681 | 1,666 | 1,617 | 1,642 | 1,700 | 1,720 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839054, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Bakersfield Memorial 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs charged to patients | $305 | $67.8M | $356.9M | 0.19 | |
| Operating room | $19.9M | $51.3M | $295.3M | 0.17 | 44,648 |
| Emergency | $15.3M | $40.1M | $382.4M | 0.10 | 14,660 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $36M | $175.5M | 0.21 | ||
| Laboratory | $7.7M | $21.2M | $381M | 0.06 | 10,325 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $4.4M | $18.2M | $145.5M | 0.13 | 10,880 |
| Delivery room & labor room | $11.8M | $16.2M | $42.7M | 0.38 | 16,417 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $16.1M | $30.2M | 0.53 | ||
| Respiratory therapy | $7M | $14.1M | $216.1M | 0.07 | 1,958 |
| Intravenous therapy | $3.5M | $12.8M | $18.7M | 0.68 | 16,145 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $4.4M | $10.8M | $66.9M | 0.16 | 17,403 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $6.7M | $14.4M | 0.46 | ||
| Renal dialysis | $5.1M | $13.3M | 0.38 | ||
| Physical therapy | $372,697 | $5M | $23M | 0.22 | 3,937 |
| Clinic | $1.4M | $4.5M | $8.3M | 0.54 | 8,380 |
| Ct scan | $1.6M | $3.8M | $169.6M | 0.02 | |
| Blood storing processing & trans. | $2.9M | $23.9M | 0.12 | ||
| Electrocardiology | $1.3M | $2.6M | $70.8M | 0.04 | 2,223 |
| Radioisotope | $550,629 | $1.5M | $12.2M | 0.13 | |
| Mri | $809,427 | $1.5M | $26.2M | 0.06 | |
| Occupational therapy | $913 | $1.5M | $9.9M | 0.15 | |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $371,492 | $1.2M | $1.3M | 0.95 | 2,536 |
| Electroencephalography | $215,786 | $1.1M | $2.3M | 0.46 | |
| Speech pathology | $61 | $955,473 | $3.9M | 0.25 | |
| Hyperbaric oxygen therapy | $133,529 | $583,645 | $7.9M | 0.07 | |
| Ambulance services | $562,316 | ||||
| Anesthesiology | $280,008 | $79.1M | 0.00 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $39.4M | $108.2M | $288.2M | 0.38 | 89,856 |
| Intensive care unit | $12.8M | $42.6M | $84.5M | 0.50 | 43,005 |
| Neonatal intensive care unit | $9.1M | $18.4M | $48M | 0.38 | 6,477 |
| Burn intensive care unit | $2M | $6.4M | $7.7M | 0.84 | 4,813 |
| Nursery | $4.2M | $9.5M | 0.44 | 3,643 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $21.4M | $75.8M | 377,568 | $55.05 | 46,668 |
| Employee benefits department | $2.7M | $58.6M | 5,822 | ||
| Maintenance & repairs | $2.2M | $17.8M | 41,910 | $53.97 | 49,108 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $12.4M | ||||
| Pharmacy | $9.4M | $10M | 133,235 | $71.84 | 3,939 |
| Medical records & library | $2.3M | $6.9M | 54,767 | $42.97 | 3,298 |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $5.7M | 456,804 | |||
| Nursing administration | $5.1M | $5.3M | 112,055 | $45.83 | 293 |
| Housekeeping | $3.8M | $5.1M | 141,818 | $26.87 | 10,205 |
| Central services & supply | $1.4M | $4.4M | 46,358 | $31.16 | 6,167 |
| Paramed ed program | $3.5M | $3.6M | |||
| Operation of plant | $1.9M | $2.2M | 65,932 | $28.59 | |
| Dietary | $2.9M | $2M | 49,038 | $31.46 | 6,105 |
| I&r services-other prgm costs apprv | $873,470 | $1.3M | 344 | ||
| Laundry & linen service | $179 | $977,562 | 6 | $30.17 | |
| Social service | $876,707 | 18,819 | $46.59 | ||
| I&r services-salary & fringes apprv | $405,792 | ||||
| Cafeteria | $224,270 | 45,929 | $31.46 | 6,233 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839054, 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 Memorial Hospital for an inpatient stay.
2.15
Case mix index
Higher than 86% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2027); higher means more complex, costlier care.
No Medicare-funded residents
Teaching status
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
57.8%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
3,501
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Urban (metro area)
Location type
Geographic area CMS assigns before any wage index reclassification (FY 2027).
| IPPS fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case mix index | 1.90 | 1.90 | 2.08 | 2.17 | 2.11 | 2.13 | 2.15 |
| Wage index | 1.275 | 1.269 | 1.253 | 1.519 | 1.451 | 1.431 | 1.399 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.57% | -0.33% | -0.47% | -0.21% | -0.11% | -0.17% | -0.23% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | -0.73% | -0.86% | -0.86% | -0.30% | -0.74% | -1.26% | -0.28% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 3,601 | 3,601 | 3,041 | 2,959 | 3,056 | 3,271 | 3,501 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations Bakersfield Memorial Hospital reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control. 4 individuals also hold ownership interests; they are not listed here.
Commonspirit Health
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 100%, since 2019
Dignity Community Care
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 2019
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on Bakersfield Memorial Hospital's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment; the first 17 of 23 are shown.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Keller | President & CEO |
| David Yeager | Division CFO, Socal (thru 7/5/23) |
| Sudhir P Kakarla | CMO |
| Michael Sloan | VP / Hr |
| Terri Church | COO |
| John Holbert | CFO |
| Robin Mangarin-Scott | VP Marketing & Communications |
| Robin J Mcnabb | CNO |
| D Bradley Hannink | Vice-chairman |
| Robert Noriega | Chairman |
| Susie Small | Secretary |
Board members: Jon Van Boening, Benjamin Bj Predum, Morgan Clayton, Daniel Clifford, Christina Del Toro-Diaz MD, John R Findley MD, Donald Mcmurtrey, Javier Miro MD.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Bakersfield Memorial Hospital (EIN 95-1802779), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 2005
340B ID DSH050036, registered as a disproportionate share hospital; 1 registered outpatient sites; 2 active contract pharmacies. Authorizing official: Ken Keller, CEO.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Helipad
Meml Hospital
FAA location ID CL60, a medical-use heliport 0.1 mi from the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
About Bakersfield Memorial Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital range from $1,031 to $1,031 across 1 insurers. Aetna's rate is $1,031. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,365. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Colonoscopy with biopsy (CPT 45380), published negotiated rates at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital range from $3,801 to $13,923 across 3 insurers. Aetna's rate is $13,923. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $3,638. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Vaginal delivery, hospital stay (MS-DRG 807), published negotiated rates at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital range from $12,428 to $12,428 across 1 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $12,428. 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 Memorial Hospital range from $354 to $466 across 2 insurers. Cigna's rate is $466. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $371. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 3 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is lower than 42% of US hospitals.
CMS reports no Medicare-funded interns or residents at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital for fiscal year 2027.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Bakersfield Memorial Hospital's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.23% in fiscal year 2027 for more readmissions than expected.
In 2024, the most common were septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (426 discharges), heart failure and shock with mcc (121 discharges), septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours without mcc (100 discharges).
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital's Medicare case mix index is 2.15 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 86% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital reported 17,496 inpatient discharges and 83,853 inpatient days from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital reported 1,720 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital reported $602.2M in net patient revenue on $3B of gross charges for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, an operating margin of -4.8%, and net income of $151.2M.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital reported $31.9M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, including $13.7M of charity care at cost.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital's Medicare enrollment lists Simon Ratliff as Hospital CEO since 2024. Its 2023 IRS Form 990 lists Kenneth Keller as President & CEO.
Insurers' price transparency files list Bakersfield Memorial Hospital under employer identification number 95-1802779 ((multi-state) Bakersfield Memorial Hospital). 59 health plans and networks list 95-1802779 for it.
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists Bakersfield Memorial Hospital (340B ID DSH050036) as a participating disproportionate share hospital since 2005, with 2 active contract pharmacies.
315 clinicians who bill Medicare list Bakersfield Memorial Hospital as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are internal medicine physician (31), emergency medicine physician (29), diagnostic radiology physician (19).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, effective 2021.
In its Medicare enrollment, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital reports Commonspirit Health as 5% or greater indirect ownership interest (100%).
CMS lists 28 services at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, including Anesthesia, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiac Thoracic Surgery, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation (Commission On Accreditation Of Rehabilitation Facilities Inpatient Rehabilitation), Clinical Laboratory, CT Scan.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital came from ZIP codes 93306 (764), 93308 (687), 93307 (612).
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital has 383 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 366 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is located at 420 34th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Its main phone number is (661) 327-1792.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 050036.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is 1467538520.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is affiliated with Dignity Health.
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital lists 31 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ambetter, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, 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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