Baptist Healthcare System · Paducah, KY
4 of 5
CMS star rating
190
Beds
9,044
Inpatient discharges a year
$489.5M
Net patient revenue a year
35
In-network payers
Baptist Health Paducah is a 190-bed voluntary non-profit - church hospital in Paducah, KY, affiliated with Baptist Healthcare System. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 35 in-network payers and 318 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Baptist Health Paducah 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
$6,092 - $8,390
from 4 insurers · median $6,692
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
$8,258 - $13,396
from 4 insurers · median $10,176
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
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$2,614 - $3,218
from 2 insurers · median $2,916
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$829 - $5,856
from 3 insurers · median $5,477
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 460
$31,923 - $109,335
from 4 insurers · median $41,089
25 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$4,681 - $8,350
from 3 insurers · median $6,637
133 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$1,281 - $3,466
from 4 insurers · median $2,555
25 Medicare claims in Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$526 - $736
from 3 insurers · median $712
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$163 - $736
from 3 insurers · median $712
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 216
$92,785 - $257,099
from 4 insurers · median $134,532
Hospital reports cardiac thoracic surgery services to CMS
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$1,238 - $2,744
from 4 insurers · median $2,141
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 473
$23,298 - $32,508
from 4 insurers · median $27,240
16 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$5,031 - $17,850
from 3 insurers · median $11,923
32 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$6,092 - $8,390
from 4 insurers · median $6,692
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
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$1,303 - $2,611
from 4 insurers · median $2,070
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
CPT 77067
$148 - $297
from 3 insurers · median $221
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 47563
$4,681 - $11,092
from 3 insurers · median $7,585
133 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$1,303 - $2,611
from 4 insurers · median $2,055
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$245 - $736
from 3 insurers · median $712
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ear, nose and throat
CPT 69436
$1,421 - $5,223
from 4 insurers · median $2,447
12 Medicare claims in Level 3 ENT Procedures (CMS 2024)
Orthopedics and pain
CPT 20610
$1,388 - $3,796
from 3 insurers · median $1,991
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$469 - $726
from 3 insurers · median $712
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 66984
$2,649 - $4,162
from 4 insurers · median $3,578
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78815
$1,968 - $2,471
from 2 insurers · median $2,220
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
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* | 21 | 214% | 11 | 5 |
| Insurer B* | 18 | 201% | 5 | 7 |
| Insurer C* | 24 | 168% | 7 | 12 |
| Insurer D* | 19 | 144% | 2 | 11 |
How we chose these services: 7 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 12 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 5 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 Baptist Health Paducah, or start a free trial.
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Quality
4 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$489.5M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Church
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Baptist Health Paducah 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61-0444707(multi-state) Baptist Healthcare System INC | 57Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 52 more | 1821635558 Baptist Healthcare System Inc1811516263 Baptist Healthcare System Inc1073548988 Baptist Healthcare System Inc.and 76 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.
2501 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 575-2100
How Baptist Health Paducah compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
4 of 5
Higher than 58% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
No different on 8 measures
0 better, 8 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
Mixed on 6 measures
1 better, 4 no different, 1 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Better on 3 of 10 measures
3 better, 7 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
4 of 5
Higher than 60% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
80%
Higher than 79% of US hospitals
US median: 71%
Surveyed patients who would definitely recommend the hospital
Hospital-acquired condition penalty
Penalized
Among the worst-performing 25% of US hospitals
Medicare cuts payments 1% for the worst-performing 25% of hospitals on infections and injuries acquired in the hospital
Serious complications (PSI 90)
1.37
Higher than 95% 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
184 min
Higher than 73% 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
70%
Higher than 60% 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 | 4 of 5 | |
| Death rates | No different on 8 measures | |
| Safety | Mixed on 6 measures | |
| Readmissions | Better on 3 of 10 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 4 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 80% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Penalized | 2026 |
| Serious complications (PSI 90)CMS: Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90) | 1.37 | 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 | 184 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 70% | 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 Baptist Health Paducah's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.25% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
-0.45% 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 Baptist Health Paducah, beside the US median and the average of KY 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 | Baptist Health Paducah | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 | Not Available | 4.2 | |||
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 2,644 cases | 4 | 3.9 | 4.543 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 163 cases | 11.8 | 11.8 | 12.11 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 173 cases | 2.6 | 2.3 | 2.485 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 177 cases | 9.8 | 8.5 | 9.152 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 381 cases | 12.7 | 11 | 11.98 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 437 cases | 15.5 | 15.2 | 16.6 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 216 cases | 12.8 | 11.6 | 12.38 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 3,782 cases | 2.4 | 0.51 | 0.6092 | Worse Than the National Rate | Worse than 99% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 46 cases | 188 | 173 | 185 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 74% of US hospitals |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 5,537 cases | 0.21 | 0.2 | 0.2113 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 54% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 5,655 cases | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.2787 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 72% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,624 cases | 1.86 | 2.29 | 2.306 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 92% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 849 cases | 1.21 | 1.63 | 1.711 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 96% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 831 cases | 7.82 | 8.88 | 10.2 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 73% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,669 cases | 2.73 | 3.4 | 3.435 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 91% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 840 cases | 4.12 | 5.105 | 5.85 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 91% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 255 cases | 1.64 | 1.72 | 1.761 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 80% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 737 cases | 0.89 | 1.02 | 1.077 | 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 | Baptist Health Paducah | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 199 cases | -33.1 | 4.2 | 13.02 | Better than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 439 cases | -12 | 1.25 | 9.521 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 468 cases | -6.2 | 3.85 | 12.61 | Better than 63% 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 · 3,456 cases | 11 | 12.9 | 13.03 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 99% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 220 cases | 9.8 | 10.7 | 10.97 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 78% of US hospitals |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 220 cases | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 62% of US hospitals |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 937 cases | 1.2 | 1 | 1.027 | No Different than expected | Worse than 89% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 218 cases | 13.7 | 14.4 | 14.42 | Better than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 183 cases | 9.4 | 10.9 | 10.55 | Better than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 257 cases | 20.8 | 19.8 | 19.89 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 512 cases | 23.1 | 21.3 | 21.36 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 6.142 | |||
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 538 cases | 18 | 17.2 | 17.37 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | Baptist Health Paducah | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.384 | 0.172 | 0.339 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.913 | 1.504 | 2.151 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4,538 | 1,370 | 2,960 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3.312 | 0.9835 | 2.924 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4 | 0 | 2.453 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.208 | 0.484 | 0.7803 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 90% of US hospitals |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.103 | 0.138 | 0.2917 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.023 | 1.392 | 2.135 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4,738 | 1,799 | 3,041 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3.266 | 1.377 | 3.578 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2 | 0 | 2.172 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.612 | 0.399 | 0.5965 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 70% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.152 | 0.2345 | 0.4763 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3.001 | 2.135 | 2.932 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 88 | 61 | 98 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.202 | 1.591 | 2.685 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2 | 1 | 2.881 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.908 | 0.7155 | 0.9389 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 64% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2818 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.126 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 27 | 38 | 73.52 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.228 | 0.328 | 0.6952 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 0 | 0.8043 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.9479 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.025 | 0.193 | 0.2803 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.466 | 1.855 | 2.29 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 50,663 | 14,451 | 34,235 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2 | 0.567 | 2.406 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 0 | 2.093 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.5 | 0.597 | 0.7481 | No Different than National Benchmark | Better than 59% of US hospitals |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.072 | 0.127 | 0.149 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.436 | 0.747 | 1.678 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 48,284 | 13,646 | 31,551 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 25.39 | 5.683 | 15.64 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 5 | 2 | 5.011 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.197 | 0.279 | 0.3987 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 62% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | Baptist Health Paducah | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 72 | 73 | 74.59 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 7 | 8 | 7.987 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 21 | 18 | 17.42 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 88 | 87 | 86.82 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.533 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 83 | 80 | 82.24 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 93 | 91 | 92.18 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 3 | 4 | 3.772 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.8 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 14 | 16 | 13.99 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 82 | 79 | 81.87 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 93 | 91 | 91.67 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 3 | 5 | 4.823 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.417 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 15 | 16 | 13.3 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 63 | 61 | 63.23 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 80 | 77 | 78.17 | Better than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 17 | 19 | 18.58 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 3 | 3 | 2.833 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 20 | 19 | 18.19 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 87 | 86 | 85.77 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 13 | 13 | 13.37 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.317 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 87 | 87 | 86.63 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 16 | 14 | 14.65 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 84 | 86 | 85.35 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 78 | 74 | 76.86 | Better than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 4 | 7 | 6.333 | Better than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 18 | 19 | 16.81 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 81 | 77 | 80.25 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 3 | 6 | 5.278 | Better than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 16 | 17 | 14.47 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 89 | 85 | 87.39 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.125 | Better than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 9 | 11 | 9.486 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 6 | 8 | 7.544 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 18 | 20 | 19.38 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 76 | 72 | 73.08 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 91 | 88 | 88.38 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.333 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 78 | 74 | 75.21 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 6 | 9 | 9.458 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 16 | 16 | 15.33 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 78 | 75 | 77.63 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 4 | 5 | 5.153 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 18 | 20 | 17.22 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 82 | 77 | 79.5 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 3 | 4 | 4.028 | Better than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 15 | 19 | 16.47 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 91 | 86 | 88 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 1 | 3 | 2.556 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 8 | 11 | 9.444 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 65 | 59 | 62.39 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 8 | 9 | 8.089 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 27 | 31 | 29.52 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 85 | 82 | 83.2 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.633 | Better than 56% 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 · 871 cases | 3 | 5 | 5.19 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 80 | 71 | 70.95 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 92 | 87 | 86.8 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 17 | 23 | 23.86 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 5 | 4 | 3.6 | The top rating, shared by 24% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 48 | 47 | 50.82 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 27 | 30 | 28.18 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 25 | 22 | 21 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.433 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 10 | 12 | 11.93 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 871 cases | 90 | 88 | 88.07 | Better than 70% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | Baptist Health Paducah | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | medium | ||||
| 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 | 8.032 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 2,130 cases | 1 | 1 | 1.132 | Worse than 34% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.4286 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 2,736 cases | 87 | 79 | 74.25 | Better than 64% 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 · 400 cases | 186 | 154 | 153 | Worse than 70% 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 · 384 cases | 184 | 148 | 147 | Worse than 73% 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 · 12 cases | 217 | 247 | 227 | Better than 62% of US hospitals | |
| 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 | 305 | |||
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 38,411 cases | 1 | 1 | 1.418 | Better than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 14 cases | 50 | 74 | 68.9 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 93 cases | 86 | 97 | 93.89 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 29 cases | 55 | 53 | 63.27 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 2,347 cases | 17 | 15 | 16.73 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 334 cases | 70 | 65 | 66.02 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 123 cases | 79 | 73 | 74.36 | Better than 62% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 75 cases | 97 | 88 | 85.06 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 339 cases | 83 | 82 | 81.94 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 238 cases | 95 | 94 | 94.58 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 128 cases | 98 | 98 | 96.88 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 74 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 92.33 | |||
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 76.94 | |||
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 93.3 |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | Baptist Health Paducah | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 10.8 | 5 | 7.251 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 8.4 | 6.6 | 6.595 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | Baptist Health Paducah | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.02 | 0.99 | 1.007 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | Baptist Health Paducah | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 28 | 20 | 14.1 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 7 | 5 | 3.571 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 10 | 19.82 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 2.5 | 5.134 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 45 | 34 | 44.76 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 11.25 | 8.75 | 11.37 | Better than 67% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 16.67 | 40 | 46.5 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 4.167 | 10 | 11.8 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 22.42 | 29.5 | 31.05 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 16 | 25 | 38 | 25 | 34 | 28 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 4 | 6.25 | 9.5 | 6.25 | 8.5 | 7 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 10 | Not Available | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 2.5 | Not Available | 0 | 0 | 2.5 | 0 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 35 | Not Available | Not Available | 18 | 32 | 45 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 8.75 | Not Available | Not Available | 4.5 | 8 | 11.25 |
| VBP safety domain score | 38 | Not Available | Not Available | 58 | 48 | 16.67 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | 9.5 | Not Available | Not Available | 14.5 | 12 | 4.167 |
| VBP total performance score | 24.75 | Not Available | Not Available | 25.25 | 31 | 22.42 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | Baptist Health Paducah | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 218 cases | 0.8127 | 0.9995 | 1.011 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.7915 | 1 | 0.9628 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 184 cases | 0.972 | 0.9969 | 1.008 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 437 cases | 0.9329 | 0.9983 | 1.009 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.084 | |||
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 444 cases | 1.063 | 0.9955 | 1.006 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | 1.089 | 1.053 | 1.006 | 0.9645 | 0.8873 | 0.8127 |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | 0.9329 | 0.9529 | 0.9006 | 0.8387 | 0.8084 | 0.7915 |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 0.9625 | 0.9585 | 0.9268 | 0.9411 | 0.9993 | 0.972 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 0.9993 | 0.9986 | 1.01 | 0.9839 | 0.9306 | 0.9329 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 1.015 | 0.9813 | 0.9623 | 0.8921 | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 0.9512 | 0.9411 | 0.8864 | 0.986 | 0.9891 | 1.063 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | Baptist Health Paducah | US median | KY average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.633 | 0.489 | 0.5632 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.099 | 0.346 | 0.3899 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.377 | 0.559 | 0.9125 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | Yes | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.854 | 0.6405 | 0.8459 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.37 | 0.9628 | 1.023 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.674 | 0.7945 | 0.8867 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | 0.5755 | -0.0453 | 0.1443 | Worse than 83% 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 | Yes |
| Total HAC score | -0.5394 | -0.4034 | 0 | -0.4133 | -0.2356 | 0.5755 |
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 2005)
Accreditation
None
Medical school affiliation
Church
Ownership type
349
Medicare-certified beds
408
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Baptist Health Paducah reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025.
9,044
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 33%, Medicaid 1%
44,365
Inpatient days
64% of available bed days used
1,207
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 829176). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Baptist Health Paducah reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 13,151 | 591 | 30,623 | 44,365 |
| Discharges | 3,018 | 112 | 5,914 | 9,044 |
| Average length of stay | 4.4 days | 5.3 days | 5.2 days | 4.9 days |
| Average daily census | 36.0 | 1.6 | 83.9 | 121.5 |
12,225
Medicare Advantage days
2,439 discharges
8,825
Medicaid managed care days
4,110
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 144 | 34,019 | 11,585 | 65% |
| Intensive care unit | 20 | 2,767 | 868 | 38% |
| Coronary care unit | 12 | 2,348 | 698 | 54% |
| Other special care | 14 | 3,287 | 64% | |
| Nursery | 1,944 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 829176, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Baptist Health Paducah treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 2,116 Medicare discharges in 70 published DRGs; 28% surgical; 58% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 150 | $42,708 | $7,968 | $6,620 | 1.28 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 117 | $66,049 | $12,082 | $10,238 | 1.98 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 89 | $45,155 | $8,104 | $6,999 | 1.33 |
| Carotid artery stent procedures without cc/mccMS-DRG 036, surgical | 78 | $137,481 | $11,325 | $21,310 | 1.81 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 72 | $41,871 | $7,562 | $6,490 | 1.23 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 70 | $64,967 | $10,765 | $10,070 | 1.70 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 58 | $30,576 | $4,436 | $4,739 | 0.81 |
| Carotid artery stent procedures with CCMS-DRG 035, surgical | 56 | $147,677 | $15,140 | $22,890 | 2.30 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with CCMS-DRG 309, medical | 53 | $38,054 | $4,045 | $5,898 | 0.74 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with MCCMS-DRG 190, medical | 51 | $35,894 | $6,363 | $5,564 | 1.10 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 50 | $24,957 | $4,363 | $3,868 | 0.78 |
| Coronary bypass without cardiac catheterization without MCCMS-DRG 236, surgical | 45 | $261,281 | $25,062 | $40,499 | 4.04 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 45 | $43,652 | $6,120 | $6,766 | 1.03 |
| Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without MCCMS-DRG 274, surgical | 44 | $292,206 | $21,807 | $45,292 | 3.24 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 43 | $47,174 | $5,692 | $7,312 | 0.98 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 41 | $31,322 | $4,921 | $4,855 | 0.90 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 39 | $42,489 | $9,322 | $6,586 | 1.50 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without MCCMS-DRG 322, surgical | 38 | $167,140 | $11,229 | $25,907 | 1.82 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 38 | $124,942 | $13,156 | $19,366 | 2.07 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with MCCMS-DRG 308, medical | 37 | $45,611 | $7,454 | $7,070 | 1.20 |
See all 70 Medicare inpatient DRGs at Baptist Health Paducah
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) Baptist Health Paducah billed Medicare for most in 2024: 3,269 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 489 | 457 | $29,180 | $1,963 | $2,090 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 258 | 257 | $37,595 | $2,110 | $2,208 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 222 | 204 | $17,144 | $1,157 | $1,220 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 137 | 136 | $61,777 | $5,133 | $5,339 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 134 | 122 | $44,648 | $3,720 | $3,918 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 133 | 132 | $53,646 | $4,088 | $4,358 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 118 | 107 | $15,520 | $1,395 | $1,445 |
| Level 3 Electrophysiologic ProceduresAPC 5213 | 117 | 113 | $353,514 | $19,527 | $21,117 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 117 | 108 | $29,653 | $2,505 | $2,629 |
| Level 6 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5116 | 111 | 110 | $218,013 | $15,378 | $15,763 |
See all 42 Medicare outpatient services at Baptist Health Paducah
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 Baptist Health Paducah 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 4,503 in 2020 to 5,208 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42003 | 818 | 16% | 3,997 | $79.3M | 44% | 36% |
| 42001 | 797 | 15% | 3,625 | $71.6M | 48% | 38% |
| 62960 | 335 | 6% | 1,471 | $33.1M | 48% | 43% |
| 42025 | 322 | 6% | 1,385 | $39.9M | 28% | 24% |
| 42066 | 302 | 6% | 1,314 | $36.8M | 19% | 14% |
| 42445 | 169 | 3% | 782 | $19.9M | 27% | 29% |
| 42029 | 163 | 3% | 797 | $15.8M | 41% | 36% |
| 42053 | 150 | 3% | 646 | $13.7M | 54% | 39% |
| 42071 | 145 | 3% | 696 | $27.1M | 14% | 11% |
| 42064 | 124 | 2% | 629 | $16.9M | 28% | 16% |
| 42086 | 122 | 2% | 582 | $13.3M | 61% | 46% |
| 42038 | 113 | 2% | 590 | $11.9M | 44% | 39% |
| 42044 | 86 | 2% | 460 | $11.8M | 41% | 24% |
| 42045 | 74 | 1% | 380 | $6.8M | 58% | 34% |
| 42023 | 71 | 1% | 397 | $10.6M | 50% | 41% |
| 42041 | 69 | 1% | 366 | $8.9M | 21% | 15% |
| 42211 | 69 | 1% | 372 | $10.3M | 10% | 8% |
| 42058 | 67 | 1% | 287 | $8.2M | 52% | 47% |
| 42082 | 67 | 1% | 306 | $7M | 61% | 38% |
| 42087 | 65 | 1% | 359 | $6.7M | 55% | 41% |
| 42027 | 64 | 1% | 315 | $7.1M | 47% | 33% |
| 42055 | 63 | 1% | 307 | $7.6M | 49% | 47% |
| 62910 | 60 | 1% | 243 | $4.7M | 46% | 38% |
| 62938 | 58 | 1% | 227 | $8.7M | 39% | 27% |
| 42056 | 57 | 1% | 235 | $4.8M | 47% | 40% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 5,208 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 Baptist Health Paducah reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2008). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
408
Registered nurses
40
Licensed practical nurses
1
Physicians
1
Nurse practitioners
1
Physician assistants
14
Pharmacists
26
Respiratory therapists
7
Physical therapists
3
Occupational therapists
3
Speech pathologists and audiologists
65
Radiology technicians
3
Nuclear medicine technicians
7
Laboratory technicians
26
Medical technologists
5
Dietitians
5
Social workers
861
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
578 clinicians who bill Medicare list Baptist Health Paducah 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.
Christopher Phillips, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1912024563
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1780771824
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Medical Physician Assistant
NPI 1306036603
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1003999251
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1932545746
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Family Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1306217120
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1194168831
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Ophthalmology Physician
NPI 1760825624
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1649265109
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Clinical Neurophysiology Physician
NPI 1669767562
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Allergy & Immunology Physician
NPI 1598021438
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Ophthalmology Physician
NPI 1356318547
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Pain Medicine Physician
NPI 1205078987
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General Practice Physician
NPI 1598711756
See commercial rates for David Zetter, MDMonte Rommelman, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
NPI 1619969912
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MOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
NPI 1003133901
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Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1124554951
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1346254919
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Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
NPI 1376684167
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Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1073606539
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Interventional Cardiology Physician
NPI 1225038698
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1407842651
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Physician Assistant
NPI 1548267818
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Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1619958097
See commercial rates for Daniel Butler, MDSource: 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 Baptist Health Paducah reported to Medicare for Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $3.4B | 695.6% |
| Inpatient | $976.4M | 199.5% |
| Outpatient | $2.4B | 496.1% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$2.9B | -595.6% |
| Net patient revenue | $489.5M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$457.9M | -93.5% |
| Operating income from patient care | $31.6M | 6.5% |
| Other income | $20.2M | 4.1% |
| Contributions and donations | $24,519 | 0.0% |
| Other | $20.2M | 4.1% |
| Net income | $51.8M | 10.6% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $957.3M | 28.1% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $432.4M | 12.7% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $2B | 59.2% |
| Total charges | $3.4B | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 829176, 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 Baptist Health Paducah's latest cost report.
6.5%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
10.2%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
12.9%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
29% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$39.63
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
22.0%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
11.1%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
5.34
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
3.53
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
0 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
45 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
14 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
2.17
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
20.5 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 829176, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Baptist Health Paducah owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Aug 2025), across all fund types: $235.2M in total assets and a $466.1M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $3,170 | 0.0% |
| Patient receivables, net | $61M | 25.9% |
| Inventory | $11.3M | 4.8% |
| Total current assets | $92.1M | 39.2% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $131.6M | 56.0% |
| Investments and other assets | $11.5M | 4.9% |
| Total assets | $235.2M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $17.3M | 7.3% |
| Total liabilities | -$230.9M | -98.2% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $466.1M | 198.2% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 829176, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Baptist Health Paducah provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$3.5M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$23.5M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$5.5M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$11.8M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
2.6% 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 829176, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Baptist Health Paducah's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Aug 2020 | Aug 2021 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $294.9M | $342.7M | $357.2M | $391.7M | $437.4M | $489.5M |
| Operating expenses | $298.7M | $329M | $364.3M | $393.5M | $419M | $457.9M |
| Operating margin | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% | -0.5% | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| Net income | $8.9M | $31.3M | $15.3M | $26.9M | $48.5M | $51.8M |
| Total assets | $224.5M | $262.2M | $277M | $218.6M | $223.7M | $235.2M |
| Discharges | 9,812 | 10,025 | 10,025 | 9,370 | 9,526 | 9,044 |
| Inpatient days | 39,712 | 41,906 | 42,144 | 40,538 | 41,108 | 44,365 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 6,317 | 8,172 | 8,354 | 9,595 | 10,099 | 12,225 |
| Beds | 227 | 227 | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 |
| Employees (FTE) | 1,164 | 1,164 | 1,159 | 1,131 | 1,142 | 1,207 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 829176, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Baptist Health Paducah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $56.9M | $497.1M | 0.11 | ||
| Operating room | $10.6M | $54.4M | $537.7M | 0.10 | 60,686 |
| Drugs charged to patients | $51.6M | $513.3M | 0.10 | ||
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $26M | $181.4M | 0.14 | ||
| Radiology-diagnostic | $6.2M | $20.2M | $252.1M | 0.08 | 20,529 |
| Laboratory | $4.6M | $18.8M | $141.8M | 0.13 | 8,735 |
| Emergency | $5M | $12.2M | $136.4M | 0.09 | 16,769 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $2M | $8.1M | $228.3M | 0.04 | 15,240 |
| Delivery room & labor room | $2.5M | $7.1M | $15.5M | 0.46 | 9,686 |
| Clinic | $1.6M | $7.1M | $61.4M | 0.11 | 40,095 |
| Recovery room | $1.6M | $6.4M | $45.1M | 0.14 | 6,419 |
| Respiratory therapy | $2.7M | $6M | $25.4M | 0.24 | 4,013 |
| Radiology-therapeutic | $1.9M | $4.9M | $210.2M | 0.02 | 11,474 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $4.8M | $26.1M | 0.18 | ||
| Physical therapy | $2.6M | $4.6M | $33.2M | 0.14 | 2,970 |
| Electrocardiology | $1.6M | $4.4M | $111.8M | 0.04 | 14,083 |
| Ct scan | $1.1M | $4.1M | $167.9M | 0.02 | 1,040 |
| Mri | $509,141 | $1.8M | $28.6M | 0.06 | |
| Intravenous therapy | $1.7M | $8.3M | 0.20 | ||
| Whole blood & packed red blood cell | $1.2M | $7.3M | 0.17 | ||
| Occupational therapy | $753,549 | $1.2M | $8.7M | 0.13 | |
| Renal dialysis | $758,403 | $3M | 0.25 | ||
| Electroencephalography | $112,517 | $694,900 | $14.2M | 0.05 | 3,247 |
| Speech pathology | $412,899 | $680,393 | $5.2M | 0.13 | |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $227,338 | $548,608 | $1.2M | 0.45 | 3,120 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $17.9M | $44.1M | $74.6M | 0.59 | 107,640 |
| Intensive care unit | $3.3M | $8M | $20.2M | 0.39 | 14,690 |
| Coronary care unit | $2.8M | $6.3M | $16.9M | 0.37 | 9,300 |
| Neonatal intensive care unit | $2.8M | $6.2M | $23.1M | 0.27 | |
| Nursery | $1.4M | $8.8M | 0.16 | 2,790 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other administrative and general | $4.5M | $67.4M | 14,345 | ||
| Operation of plant | $2.3M | $10.8M | 65,473 | $34.45 | 397,134 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $7.4M | ||||
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $6.6M | 842,272 | |||
| Pharmacy | $4.9M | $5.7M | 90,002 | $54.29 | 4,305 |
| Data processing | $4.7M | ||||
| Housekeeping | $2.5M | $3.7M | 109,912 | $22.62 | 2,032 |
| Cafeteria | $2.4M | 92,649 | $24.20 | 4,814 | |
| Employee benefits department | $2.2M | $2.4M | 41,984 | $24.69 | 25,891 |
| Central services & supply | $1M | $2.4M | 39,203 | $26.26 | 15,987 |
| Admitting | $2.3M | 3,350 | |||
| Social service | $1.6M | $2.1M | 39,257 | $40.79 | 1,300 |
| Nursing administration | $1.3M | $1.9M | 21,882 | $58.81 | 1,367 |
| Dietary | $3.1M | $1.7M | 36,874 | $24.20 | 7,180 |
| Purchasing rec stores | $1.5M | ||||
| Laundry & linen service | $244,370 | $1.4M | 10,228 | $23.89 | 4,500 |
| Medical records & library | $675,557 | $908,258 | 15,863 | $42.59 | 4,709 |
| Nonpatient telephones | $266,129 | $378,168 | 100 | ||
| Pharmacy residents | $140,675 | $174,815 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 829176, 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 Baptist Health Paducah for an inpatient stay.
1.93
Case mix index
Higher than 73% 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).
26.3%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
3,035
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 | 1.79 | 1.79 | 1.94 | 1.87 | 1.92 | 1.80 | 1.93 |
| Wage index | 0.841 | 0.837 | 0.838 | 0.960 | 0.929 | 0.955 | 0.949 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.55% | -0.45% | -0.26% | -0.10% | 0.00% | -0.01% | -0.25% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | -0.60% | -0.41% | -0.41% | +1.11% | +0.40% | +0.77% | -0.45% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 4,278 | 4,278 | 3,146 | 3,172 | 3,041 | 2,949 | 3,035 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
The officers and board members on Baptist Health Paducah'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.
Baptist Healthcare System Inc files the Form 990 for the tax ID insurers list for Baptist Health Paducah, so these people may lead the wider organization rather than Baptist Health Paducah alone.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Gerard J Colman PhD | System President, CEO & Dir |
| Richard F Carrico | CFO, Treasurer, VP |
| Janet Norton | Chief Legal Officer, VP, Secretary |
Board members: Alan Redditt, Bonnie Stith, Cory Hicks, Dwain Morris, Jennifer Thomas, Kerry M Stemler, Lewis Diaz, Linda J Thomas PhD, Robert L Hook Jr, Tammy Zimmerman, William B Shircliff, William Jeffrey Fultz, Jonathan Westbrook, Kirsten Hawley.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Baptist Healthcare System Inc (EIN 61-0444707), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 2025
340B ID RRC180104-00, registered as a rural referral center; 1 registered outpatient sites; 33 active contract pharmacies. Authorizing official: Kenneth Boyd, President.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Helipad
Western Baptist Hospital
FAA location ID 25KY, a medical-use heliport 0.1 mi from the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
About Baptist Health Paducah's rates and hospital price transparency.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Baptist Health Paducah range from $526 to $736 across 3 insurers. Cigna's rate is $526. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $979. 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 Baptist Health Paducah range from $1,303 to $2,611 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $2,468. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,484. 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 Baptist Health Paducah range from $6,092 to $8,390 across 4 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $6,988. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Baptist Health Paducah range from $148 to $297 across 3 insurers. Cigna's rate is $221. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $179. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Baptist Health Paducah has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 4 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is higher than 58% of US hospitals.
CMS reports no Medicare-funded interns or residents at Baptist Health Paducah for fiscal year 2027.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Baptist Health Paducah's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.25% in fiscal year 2027 for more readmissions than expected.
In 2024, the most common were heart failure and shock with mcc (150 discharges), septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (117 discharges), simple pneumonia and pleurisy with mcc (89 discharges).
Baptist Health Paducah's Medicare case mix index is 1.93 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 73% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Baptist Health Paducah reported 9,044 inpatient discharges and 44,365 inpatient days from Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025.
Baptist Health Paducah reported 1,207 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025.
Baptist Health Paducah reported $489.5M in net patient revenue on $3.4B of gross charges for Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025, an operating margin of 6.5%, and net income of $51.8M.
Baptist Health Paducah reported $11.8M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025, including $3.5M of charity care at cost.
Baptist Health Paducah's Medicare enrollment lists Kenneth D Boyd as Hospital President since 2022.
Insurers' price transparency files list Baptist Health Paducah under employer identification number 61-0444707 ((multi-state) Baptist Healthcare System INC). 57 health plans and networks list 61-0444707 for it.
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists Baptist Health Paducah (340B ID RRC180104-00) as a participating rural referral center since 2025, with 33 active contract pharmacies.
578 clinicians who bill Medicare list Baptist Health Paducah as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are family nurse practitioner (135), family medicine physician (46), internal medicine physician (40).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Baptist Health Paducah, effective 2005.
CMS lists 41 services at Baptist Health Paducah, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Anesthesia, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiac Thoracic Surgery, Chemotherapy, Clinical Laboratory.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Baptist Health Paducah came from ZIP codes 42003 (818), 42001 (797), 62960 (335).
Baptist Health Paducah has 190 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 349 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Baptist Health Paducah is located at 2501 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY 42003. Its main phone number is (270) 575-2100.
Baptist Health Paducah's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 180104.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Baptist Health Paducah is 1730264128.
Baptist Health Paducah is affiliated with Baptist Healthcare System.
Baptist Health Paducah lists 35 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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"gross_charge": 1200,
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"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
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}Your chargemaster sets the gross charge on every claim, and many payer contracts base payment on it through percent-of-charge, lesser-of and stop-loss terms. We audit it line by line and show how your charges and negotiated rates compare with peer hospitals before your next negotiation.
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