Saint Josephs Candler Health System · Savannah, GA
2 of 5
CMS star rating
308
Beds
8,122
Inpatient discharges a year
$513.6M
Net patient revenue a year
34
In-network payers
Candler Hospital is a 308-bed voluntary non-profit - other hospital in Savannah, GA, affiliated with Saint Josephs Candler Health System. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 34 in-network payers and 417 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Candler 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
$5,733 - $9,265
from 4 insurers · median $8,158
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 obstetrics / child birth services to CMS
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 788
$7,031 - $12,886
from 4 insurers · median $11,368
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 obstetrics / child birth services to CMS
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$2,366 - $6,586
from 4 insurers · median $2,815
60 Medicare claims in Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures (CMS 2024)
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$3,426 - $9,942
from 4 insurers · median $7,123
178 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$316 - $1,330
from 4 insurers · median $1,005
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$2,002 - $4,941
from 4 insurers · median $2,376
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$5,382 - $9,942
from 4 insurers · median $7,123
113 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$505 - $1,245
from 4 insurers · median $1,139
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$1,860 - $4,941
from 4 insurers · median $2,381
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
CPT 77067
$235 - $391
from 4 insurers · median $317
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$2,002 - $4,941
from 4 insurers · median $2,641
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$5,733 - $9,265
from 4 insurers · median $8,158
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 obstetrics / child birth services to CMS
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$679 - $6,731
from 3 insurers · median $3,034
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$292 - $1,330
from 4 insurers · median $819
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 49650
$2,553 - $9,942
from 4 insurers · median $5,913
113 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$288 - $2,708
from 4 insurers · median $881
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$42 - $322
from 4 insurers · median $269
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 55866
$5,705 - $12,517
from 4 insurers · median $6,053
178 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$228 - $1,056
from 4 insurers · median $268
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Urology
CPT 50590
$4,397 - $9,942
from 4 insurers · median $6,309
183 Medicare claims in Level 4 Urology and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Ear, nose and throat
CPT 30520
$3,092 - $7,423
from 4 insurers · median $5,067
23 Medicare claims in Level 4 ENT Procedures (CMS 2024)
Gynecology
CPT 57288
$2,910 - $9,221
from 4 insurers · median $5,993
66 Medicare claims in Level 5 Gynecologic Procedures (CMS 2024)
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$303 - $5,564
from 4 insurers · median $1,084
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 66984
$2,761 - $6,586
from 4 insurers · median $3,776
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* | 24 | 235% | 2 | 18 |
| Insurer B* | 24 | 219% | 8 | 13 |
| Insurer C* | 24 | 206% | 10 | 10 |
| Insurer D* | 23 | 136% | 2 | 18 |
How we chose these services: 8 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 12 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 4 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 Candler Hospital, or start a free trial.
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Quality
2 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
No Medicare-funded residents
Finances
$513.6M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by St Josephs Candler Health System Inc
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Candler 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 58-0593388(multi-state) Candler Hospital | 58Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 53 more | 1275527889 Candler Hospital Incorporated1295720662 Candler Hospital Incorporated1912992389 Candler Hospital Incorporatedand 5 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.
5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 819-6000
How Candler Hospital compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
2 of 5
Lower than 73% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
Worse on 1 of 6 measures
0 better, 5 no different, 1 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
Better on 2 of 7 measures
2 better, 4 no different, 1 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Worse on 1 of 8 measures
0 better, 7 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
69%
Lower than 57% 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)
1.56
Higher than 98% 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
196 min
Higher than 79% 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
52%
Lower than 78% 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 | 2 of 5 | |
| Death rates | Worse on 1 of 6 measures | |
| Safety | Better on 2 of 7 measures | |
| Readmissions | Worse on 1 of 8 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 | 69% | 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) | 1.56 | 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 | 196 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 52% | 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 Candler Hospital's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
No penalty
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
-0.59% 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 Candler Hospital, beside the US median and the average of GA 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 | Candler Hospital | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 | Not Available | 4.655 | |||
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 1,945 cases | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.079 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 12.11 | |||
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.575 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 93 cases | 9.2 | 8.5 | 8.691 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 164 cases | 14.5 | 11 | 10.84 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 240 cases | 19.2 | 15.2 | 15.21 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 92 cases | 10.5 | 11.6 | 12.45 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 3,049 cases | 2.5 | 0.51 | 0.6821 | 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 · 47 cases | 196 | 173 | 176 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 84% of US hospitals |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 3,455 cases | 0.18 | 0.2 | 0.2173 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 76% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 3,693 cases | 0.24 | 0.27 | 0.2798 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 81% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 774 cases | 2.08 | 2.29 | 2.356 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 80% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 272 cases | 1.94 | 1.63 | 1.796 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 86% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 263 cases | 8.15 | 8.88 | 10.26 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 67% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 845 cases | 4.57 | 3.4 | 3.811 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 93% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 268 cases | 5.49 | 5.105 | 5.77 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 67% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 410 cases | 1.55 | 1.72 | 1.743 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 92% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,057 cases | 0.94 | 1.02 | 1.073 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 75% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | Candler Hospital | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 5.306 | |||
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 162 cases | 3.8 | 1.25 | 12.52 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 247 cases | 27.5 | 3.85 | 12.69 | Worse than 79% 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 · 569 cases | 13.7 | 12.9 | 12.97 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 82% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 729 cases | 8.9 | 10.7 | 10.62 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 95% of US hospitals |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 729 cases | 5.7 | 5.3 | 5.229 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 69% of US hospitals |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 885 cases | 1.1 | 1 | 0.9723 | No Different than expected | Worse than 69% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 14.35 | |||
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.83 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 181 cases | 20.1 | 19.8 | 19.84 | Worse than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 355 cases | 18.9 | 21.3 | 21.19 | Better than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 5.927 | |||
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 374 cases | 18.5 | 17.2 | 17.41 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | Candler Hospital | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.29 | 0.172 | 0.2721 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.091 | 1.504 | 1.762 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 14,738 | 1,370 | 5,571 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 15.14 | 0.9835 | 5.825 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 9 | 0 | 3.568 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.595 | 0.484 | 0.619 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 60% of US hospitals |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.489 | 0.138 | 0.1792 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.616 | 1.392 | 1.515 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 9,470 | 1,799 | 4,621 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 11.83 | 1.377 | 6.01 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 11 | 0 | 2.317 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.93 | 0.399 | 0.3748 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 86% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.326 | 0.2345 | 0.4352 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.969 | 2.135 | 2.519 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 211 | 61 | 136 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 5.628 | 1.591 | 3.769 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 5 | 1 | 3.756 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.888 | 0.7155 | 0.9605 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 62% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.051 | 0.211 | 0.4781 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.004 | 3.068 | 3.862 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 789 | 38 | 143 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 6.583 | 0.328 | 1.256 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2 | 0 | 1.77 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.304 | 0.812 | 1.373 | No Different than National Benchmark | Better than 77% of US hospitals |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.081 | 0.193 | 0.2796 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.602 | 1.855 | 1.919 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 67,598 | 14,451 | 48,840 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4.125 | 0.567 | 3.385 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2 | 0 | 2.336 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.485 | 0.597 | 0.6352 | No Different than National Benchmark | Better than 60% of US hospitals |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.266 | 0.127 | 0.1286 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.693 | 0.747 | 1.104 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 65,231 | 13,646 | 44,552 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 38.49 | 5.683 | 23.39 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 17 | 2 | 6.1 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.442 | 0.279 | 0.2745 | Better than the National Benchmark | Worse than 71% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | Candler Hospital | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 62 | 73 | 72.27 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 16 | 8 | 9.85 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 22 | 18 | 17.88 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 80 | 87 | 85.97 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 2 | 4 | 3.301 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 74 | 80 | 78.79 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 89 | 91 | 90.82 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 7 | 4 | 4.903 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.204 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 19 | 16 | 16.31 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 77 | 79 | 79.46 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 90 | 91 | 90.77 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 5 | 5 | 5.717 | Better than 44% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.075 | Worse than 37% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 18 | 16 | 14.82 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 55 | 61 | 60.14 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 73 | 77 | 75.68 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 24 | 19 | 21.5 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.462 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 21 | 19 | 18.36 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 83 | 86 | 84.09 | Worse than 74% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 17 | 13 | 14.95 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 3 | 3 | 2.935 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 83 | 87 | 85.05 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 20 | 14 | 17.13 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 80 | 86 | 82.87 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 73 | 74 | 74.33 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 7 | 7 | 7.087 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 20 | 19 | 18.58 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 75 | 77 | 77.43 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 7 | 6 | 6.146 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 18 | 17 | 16.43 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 84 | 85 | 85.2 | Worse than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.728 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 13 | 11 | 11.07 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 12 | 8 | 8.69 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 23 | 20 | 20 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 65 | 72 | 71.31 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 85 | 88 | 87.94 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.269 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 69 | 74 | 73.43 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 13 | 9 | 10.45 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 18 | 16 | 16.13 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 69 | 75 | 74.03 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 9 | 5 | 6.592 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 22 | 20 | 19.38 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 70 | 77 | 75.78 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 7 | 4 | 5.34 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 23 | 19 | 18.88 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 81 | 86 | 84.54 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.437 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 15 | 11 | 12.02 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 54 | 59 | 63.8 | Worse than 67% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 14 | 9 | 8.469 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 32 | 31 | 27.73 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 79 | 82 | 83.87 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.774 | Worse than 44% 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 · 1,545 cases | 7 | 5 | 6.124 | Worse than 67% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 69 | 71 | 70.88 | Worse than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 86 | 87 | 87.15 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 24 | 23 | 22.99 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 3 | 4 | 3.602 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 41 | 47 | 46.49 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 35 | 30 | 32.79 | Worse than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 24 | 22 | 20.73 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.151 | Worse than 40% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 14 | 12 | 13.65 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,545 cases | 86 | 88 | 86.35 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | Candler Hospital | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 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 | 6.667 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.71 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.08 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 3,902 cases | 76 | 79 | 71.13 | Worse than 56% 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 · 374 cases | 198 | 154 | 175 | Worse than 76% 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 · 364 cases | 196 | 148 | 169 | Worse than 79% 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 | 348 | |||
| 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 | 334 | |||
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 52,089 cases | 6 | 1 | 1.759 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 71.14 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 62 cases | 100 | 97 | 90.05 | The best result, shared by 27% of US hospitals | |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 100 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 63.25 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 3,883 cases | 13 | 15 | 16.89 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 408 cases | 52 | 65 | 58.96 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 128 cases | 59 | 73 | 70.15 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 48 cases | 38 | 88 | 83.53 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 410 cases | 79 | 82 | 77.15 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 201 cases | 88 | 94 | 90.02 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 96.72 | |||
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 69.4 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 90 cases | 93 | 94 | 92.46 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 6,122 cases | 93 | 90 | 83.63 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 808 cases | 97 | 97 | 95.53 | Better than 45% of US hospitals |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | Candler Hospital | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 10.1 | 5 | 5.623 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 10.7 | 6.6 | 6.411 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | Candler Hospital | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.01 | 0.99 | 0.9648 | Worse than 59% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | Candler Hospital | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 20 | 20.96 | The worst result, shared by 11% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 5 | 5.347 | The worst result, shared by 11% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 30 | 10 | 26.92 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 7.03 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 25 | 34 | 36.51 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 6.25 | 8.75 | 9.439 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 26.67 | 40 | 38.57 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 6.667 | 10 | 9.691 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 20.42 | 29.5 | 31.07 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 50 | 30 | 30 | 13.33 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 12.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 3.333 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 0 | Not Available | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 0 | Not Available | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 13 | Not Available | Not Available | 8 | 14 | 25 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 3.25 | Not Available | Not Available | 2 | 3.5 | 6.25 |
| VBP safety domain score | 54 | Not Available | Not Available | 24 | 10 | 26.67 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | 13.5 | Not Available | Not Available | 6 | 2.5 | 6.667 |
| VBP total performance score | 29.25 | Not Available | Not Available | 11.33 | 6 | 20.42 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | Candler Hospital | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.003 | |||
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.027 | |||
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 108 cases | 0.9956 | 0.9969 | 1.012 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 168 cases | 0.9571 | 0.9983 | 1.011 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.024 | |||
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 228 cases | 0.986 | 0.9955 | 1.009 | Better than 56% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 1.015 | 0.9345 | 0.9437 | 0.9707 | 0.9542 | 0.9956 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 1.011 | 0.9829 | 0.9573 | 0.9047 | 0.9221 | 0.9571 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 0.9461 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 1.056 | 1.026 | 0.9993 | 1.014 | 1.022 | 0.986 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | Candler Hospital | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.037 | 0.489 | 0.6612 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.767 | 0.346 | 0.3286 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.73 | 0.559 | 0.6574 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | Yes | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.662 | 0.6405 | 0.8117 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.562 | 0.9628 | 1.068 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.837 | 0.7945 | 1.054 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | 0.8984 | -0.0453 | 0.04361 | Worse than 92% 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Total HAC score | 0.2367 | -0.0395 | 0 | 0.3016 | 0.6964 | 0.8984 |
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.
Not accredited
Accreditation
Limited
Medical school affiliation
Private (not for profit)
Ownership type
320
Medicare-certified beds
452
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Candler Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
8,122
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 23%, Medicaid 14%
68,907
Inpatient days
72% of available bed days used
1,469
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 843565). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Candler Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 12,742 | 5,986 | 50,179 | 68,907 |
| Discharges | 1,882 | 1,120 | 5,120 | 8,122 |
| Average length of stay | 6.8 days | 5.3 days | 9.8 days | 8.5 days |
| Average daily census | 34.9 | 16.4 | 137.5 | 188.8 |
18,926
Medicare Advantage days
2,379 discharges
8,038
Medicaid managed care days
2,007 discharges
3,171
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 243 | 54,138 | 11,193 | 61% |
| Intensive care unit | 20 | 6,298 | 1,549 | 86% |
| Nursery | 8,471 | |||
| Subprovider - irf | 23 | 3,953 | 1,714 | 47% |
| Skilled nursing facility | 22 | 7,219 | 1,848 | 90% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 843565, amended. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Candler Hospital treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 1,152 Medicare discharges in 42 published DRGs; 21% surgical; 72% 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 | 163 | $62,961 | $12,722 | $14,670 | 1.98 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 80 | $37,335 | $8,686 | $8,699 | 1.28 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 58 | $53,778 | $11,354 | $12,530 | 1.65 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 49 | $38,339 | $8,745 | $8,933 | 1.23 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 46 | $40,058 | $8,986 | $9,333 | 1.33 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 45 | $28,525 | $7,119 | $6,646 | 1.03 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 43 | $167,873 | $34,453 | $39,115 | 5.00 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 35 | $53,100 | $11,455 | $12,372 | 1.70 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 35 | $24,216 | $6,495 | $5,642 | 0.90 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 31 | $25,236 | $5,578 | $5,880 | 0.79 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with MCCMS-DRG 689, medical | 31 | $31,238 | $8,070 | $7,279 | 1.17 |
| Major male pelvic procedures without cc/mccMS-DRG 708, surgical | 31 | $49,307 | $9,514 | $11,488 | 1.46 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 29 | $23,677 | $6,011 | $5,517 | 0.81 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with CCMS-DRG 330, surgical | 28 | $71,775 | $14,030 | $16,724 | 2.37 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 28 | $46,400 | $9,344 | $10,811 | 1.50 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 25 | $36,867 | $7,203 | $8,590 | 0.98 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 699, medical | 24 | $23,879 | $7,426 | $5,564 | 1.02 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures without cc/mccMS-DRG 331, surgical | 23 | $49,784 | $10,096 | $11,600 | 1.67 |
| Syncope and collapseMS-DRG 312, medical | 22 | $27,860 | $6,296 | $6,491 | 0.86 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 21 | $32,320 | $9,119 | $7,531 | 1.32 |
See all 42 Medicare inpatient DRGs at Candler 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) Candler Hospital billed Medicare for most in 2024: 2,889 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 428 | 388 | $10,212 | $1,075 | $1,220 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 209 | 198 | $22,858 | $3,361 | $3,918 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 198 | 191 | $15,378 | $1,825 | $2,090 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 183 | 161 | $23,398 | $2,347 | $2,629 |
| Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5362 | 178 | 177 | $42,311 | $6,907 | $8,164 |
| Level 5 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5155 | 164 | 163 | $32,658 | $4,524 | $5,183 |
| Level 3 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5153 | 144 | 124 | $6,484 | $1,127 | $1,264 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5373 | 125 | 101 | $15,125 | $1,372 | $1,516 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 113 | 113 | $28,145 | $3,762 | $4,358 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 101 | 91 | $9,012 | $1,244 | $1,445 |
See all 36 Medicare outpatient services at Candler 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 Candler 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 3,581 in 2020 to 3,957 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31405 | 487 | 12% | 3,834 | $29.5M | 29% | 26% |
| 31404 | 404 | 10% | 2,876 | $22.3M | 27% | 27% |
| 31406 | 341 | 9% | 2,279 | $16.8M | 21% | 21% |
| 31419 | 331 | 8% | 2,475 | $19.1M | 16% | 14% |
| 31410 | 287 | 7% | 2,059 | $16.4M | 26% | 26% |
| 31401 | 206 | 5% | 1,714 | $11.6M | 31% | 33% |
| 31415 | 169 | 4% | 1,096 | $8M | 25% | 30% |
| 31322 | 161 | 4% | 1,056 | $8.9M | 19% | 23% |
| 31326 | 143 | 4% | 1,025 | $8.2M | 17% | 16% |
| 31324 | 121 | 3% | 786 | $6.1M | 14% | 14% |
| 31312 | 111 | 3% | 880 | $7.9M | 15% | 16% |
| 31411 | 95 | 2% | 489 | $4.2M | 14% | 14% |
| 31408 | 94 | 2% | 838 | $5.3M | 26% | 27% |
| 31313 | 81 | 2% | 538 | $4.5M | 9% | 10% |
| 31407 | 78 | 2% | 720 | $5.5M | 19% | 24% |
| 31302 | 73 | 2% | 419 | $3.5M | 16% | 16% |
| 31308 | 61 | 2% | 482 | $4.1M | 16% | 17% |
| 31328 | 52 | 1% | 350 | $2.7M | 23% | 15% |
| 29909 | 40 | 1% | 266 | $2.1M | 2% | 1% |
| 31320 | 38 | 1% | 292 | $2.9M | 10% | 11% |
| 31321 | 37 | 1% | 256 | $2.1M | 9% | 11% |
| 31545 | 37 | 1% | 294 | $2.5M | 5% | 2% |
| 29910 | 36 | 1% | 184 | $2M | 2% | 3% |
| 31329 | 36 | 1% | 228 | $1.9M | 10% | 12% |
| 29927 | 30 | 1% | 247 | $1.9M | 5% | 6% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 3,957 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 Candler Hospital reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2025). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
19
Operating rooms
5
Endoscopy rooms
23
Rehabilitation unit beds
11
Off-site locations
452
Registered nurses
51
Licensed practical nurses
12
Physicians
4
Physician assistants
24
Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
5
Pharmacists
21
Respiratory therapists
4
Speech pathologists and audiologists
12
Radiology technicians
3
Nuclear medicine technicians
20
Medical technologists
2
Social workers
723
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
769 clinicians who bill Medicare list Candler 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.
Gustavo Carbone, M.D.
Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1114116720
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1134256381
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1467651711
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Medical Oncology Physician
NPI 1497745632
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Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
NPI 1285672329
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Medical Oncology Physician
NPI 1457319931
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1861477721
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Neurology Physician
NPI 1164746624
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
NPI 1043545965
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Neurology Physician
NPI 1922201912
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Neurology Physician
NPI 1992773287
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Medical Oncology Physician
NPI 1750677118
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1639559594
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Ophthalmology Physician
NPI 1427016534
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Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
NPI 1205057577
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1033193024
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Neurology Physician
NPI 1437311180
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Urology Physician
NPI 1528358801
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
NPI 1538195946
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Urology Physician
NPI 1245441690
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1912068768
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Urology Physician
NPI 1174589766
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Nephrology Physician
NPI 1104833698
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1689616963
See commercial rates for Sabin Tomus, 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 Candler Hospital reported to Medicare for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $2.2B | 430.5% |
| Inpatient | $579.2M | 112.8% |
| Outpatient | $1.6B | 317.7% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$1.7B | -330.5% |
| Net patient revenue | $513.6M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$548.1M | -106.7% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$34.5M | -6.7% |
| Other income | $88.3M | 17.2% |
| Contributions and donations | $857,700 | 0.2% |
| Investment income | $20M | 3.9% |
| Other | $67.4M | 13.1% |
| Net income | $53.8M | 10.5% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $377.5M | 17.0% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $139.4M | 6.3% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $1.7B | 76.7% |
| Total charges | $2.2B | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 843565, amended. 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 Candler Hospital's latest cost report.
-6.7%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
8.9%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
12.4%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
37% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$39.79
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
12.0%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
13.2%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
0.00
Long-term debt to fund balance
Mortgages, notes and loans / fund balance
5.66
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
1.65
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
1 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
47 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
27 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
1.34
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
19.7 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 843565, amended. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Candler Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Jun 2025), across all fund types: $449.5M in total assets and a $407.3M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $1.1M | 0.2% |
| Patient receivables, net | $65.6M | 14.6% |
| Inventory | $34.8M | 7.7% |
| Total current assets | $228.1M | 50.8% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $157.2M | 35.0% |
| Investments and other assets | $64.1M | 14.3% |
| Total assets | $449.5M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $40.3M | 9.0% |
| Long-term debt | $1.6M | 0.3% |
| Total liabilities | $42.2M | 9.4% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $407.3M | 90.6% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 843565, amended. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Candler Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$19.3M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$23.6M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$2.9M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$59,424
CHIP shortfall
Cost of stand-alone CHIP patients minus CHIP payments
$24.2M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
4.4% 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 843565, amended. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Candler Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Jun 2020 | Jun 2021 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $322.9M | $378.1M | $415.3M | $440.8M | $466.9M | $513.6M |
| Operating expenses | $351M | $392.2M | $433.8M | $501.2M | $505.9M | $548.1M |
| Operating margin | -8.7% | -3.7% | -4.5% | -13.7% | -8.3% | -6.7% |
| Net income | $25.6M | $58M | $13.8M | $15.9M | $75.3M | $53.8M |
| Total assets | $268.9M | $325.1M | $302.5M | $316M | $404.3M | $449.5M |
| Discharges | 9,955 | 9,664 | 9,983 | 10,122 | 10,577 | 8,122 |
| Inpatient days | 56,968 | 62,567 | 63,709 | 62,278 | 65,670 | 68,907 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 11,214 | 14,072 | 16,102 | 16,269 | 17,197 | 18,926 |
| Beds | 246 | 273 | 257 | 308 | 308 | 308 |
| Employees (FTE) | 1,299 | 1,373 | 1,274 | 1,356 | 1,431 | 1,469 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 843565, amended. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Candler 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 | $5.8M | $145.4M | $689.9M | 0.21 | 10,790 |
| Operating room | $15.7M | $41.3M | $304.3M | 0.14 | 77,721 |
| Radiology-therapeutic | $27.4M | $40.3M | $195.7M | 0.21 | 26,071 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $1.4M | $30.3M | $41.1M | 0.74 | 8,817 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $7.5M | $20.1M | $143.1M | 0.14 | 63,208 |
| Laboratory | $3.7M | $17.2M | $150.5M | 0.11 | 13,473 |
| Emergency | $8.6M | $16.8M | $91.6M | 0.18 | 18,767 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $15.5M | $50.5M | 0.31 | ||
| Delivery room & labor room | $4.3M | $11.2M | $20.4M | 0.55 | 34,260 |
| Wound care | $1.7M | $5.6M | $22.2M | 0.25 | 12,478 |
| Respiratory therapy | $2.3M | $4.9M | $25.9M | 0.19 | 5,014 |
| Physical therapy | $447,871 | $4.3M | $21.6M | 0.20 | 12,305 |
| Electrocardiology | $971,203 | $3.9M | $21.2M | 0.18 | 29,421 |
| Recovery room | $2.1M | $3.9M | $46.4M | 0.08 | 5,040 |
| Home health agency | $3.6M | $4.2M | 0.84 | ||
| Ct scan | $1.1M | $3.3M | $123.3M | 0.03 | 2,834 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $2.4M | $3.6M | 0.66 | ||
| Anesthesiology | $198,021 | $1.6M | $62.8M | 0.03 | 388 |
| Mri | $448,736 | $1.6M | $36M | 0.04 | 5,227 |
| Renal dialysis | $1.6M | $9.4M | 0.17 | ||
| Occupational therapy | $1.3M | $9.2M | 0.14 | 979 | |
| Speech pathology | $253,210 | $390,386 | $3.4M | 0.11 | |
| Electroencephalography | $86,727 | $298,340 | $924,822 | 0.32 | 1,800 |
| Clinic | $319,813 | $232,786 | $1,112 | 209.34 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $20.9M | $43.3M | $78.6M | 0.55 | 65,928 |
| Intensive care unit | $5.5M | $11.1M | $29M | 0.38 | 19,512 |
| Skilled nursing facility | $2.1M | $5.3M | $9.4M | 0.56 | 16,580 |
| Subprovider - irf | $1.5M | $4.4M | $6M | 0.73 | 18,524 |
| Nursery | $1.7M | $3.7M | $15M | 0.24 | 11,993 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $41M | $71.1M | 154,887 | $23.67 | 8,359 |
| Employee benefits department | $703,165 | $31.7M | 1,644 | $19.78 | |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $11.8M | 592,610 | |||
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $10.5M | ||||
| Maintenance & repairs | $2.7M | $6.3M | 84,286 | $32.30 | 35,501 |
| Housekeeping | $2.5M | $4.2M | 122,836 | $20.25 | 4,254 |
| Dietary | $4.1M | 23,999 | |||
| Medical records & library | $3.3M | 9,027 | |||
| Operation of plant | $3.1M | ||||
| Laundry & linen service | $104,890 | $1.3M | 6,284 | $16.78 | |
| Nursing administration | $545,032 | 134 | |||
| Paramed ed prgm | $424,659 | 81 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 843565, amended. 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 Candler Hospital for an inpatient stay.
1.70
Case mix index
Higher than 53% 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).
27.2%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
1,911
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 | 1.69 | 1.69 | 1.70 | 1.66 | 1.72 | 1.78 | 1.70 |
| Wage index | 0.817 | 0.830 | 0.824 | 0.836 | 0.795 | 0.763 | 0.819 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.33% | -0.37% | -0.13% | 0.00% | -0.07% | -0.11% | 0.00% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | -0.79% | -0.12% | -0.12% | -0.50% | -0.92% | -1.46% | -0.59% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 2,399 | 2,399 | 1,871 | 1,874 | 1,834 | 1,873 | 1,911 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations Candler Hospital reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control.
St Josephs Candler Health System Inc
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 1997
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on Candler 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 3 of 5 are shown.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Paul P Hinchey | President & |
| Kyle L Mccann | COO |
| Allen R Butcher | CFO |
| Nolan D Hennessee | VP |
| Sherry A Danello | Trustee/vp |
| Thomas S Pound | Chairman/vp |
| Bradley Trower | VP |
| Mary M Strand | VP |
| Peter W Nyamora | VP |
| Julia Mikell MD | Trustee/vp |
| Brendan Moss | VP |
| Erica R Miller | Dir. Surgic |
| Sr Margie Beatty Rsm | VP |
| Mark Blakenship MD | Trustee(term |
Board members: Brian S Raj MD, Paul Drwiega MD.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Candler Hospital Inc (EIN 58-0593388), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 2004
340B ID DSH110024, registered as a disproportionate share hospital; 18 registered outpatient sites; 7 active contract pharmacies. Authorizing official: Paul P. Hinchey, CEO.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Candler hospital rehab unit
CCN 11T024, certified 1984, Medicare prospective payment
Candler hospital sub-acute unit
CCN 115610, certified 1996, Medicare prospective payment
Vna chatham dba advantage
CCN 117143, certified 1978, Medicare prospective payment
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of Candler Hospital's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
About Candler Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Candler Hospital range from $303 to $5,564 across 4 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $837. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,200. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Candler Hospital range from $316 to $1,330 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $1,173. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,610. 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 Candler Hospital range from $1,860 to $4,941 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $2,761. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $3,460. 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 Candler Hospital range from $5,733 to $9,265 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $5,733. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Candler Hospital range from $235 to $391 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $316. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $224. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Candler Hospital has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 2 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is lower than 73% of US hospitals.
CMS reports no Medicare-funded interns or residents at Candler Hospital for fiscal year 2027.
No. Candler Hospital has no Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program penalty in fiscal year 2027.
In 2024, the most common were septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (163 discharges), heart failure and shock with mcc (80 discharges), other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with mcc (58 discharges).
Candler Hospital's Medicare case mix index is 1.70 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 53% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Candler Hospital reported 8,122 inpatient discharges and 68,907 inpatient days from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
Candler Hospital reported 1,469 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
Candler Hospital reported $513.6M in net patient revenue on $2.2B of gross charges for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025, an operating margin of -6.7%, and net income of $53.8M.
Candler Hospital reported $24.2M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025, including $19.3M of charity care at cost.
Candler Hospital's 2024 IRS Form 990 lists Paul P Hinchey as President &.
Insurers' price transparency files list Candler Hospital under employer identification number 58-0593388 ((multi-state) Candler Hospital). 58 health plans and networks list 58-0593388 for it.
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists Candler Hospital (340B ID DSH110024) as a participating disproportionate share hospital since 2004, with 7 active contract pharmacies.
769 clinicians who bill Medicare list Candler Hospital as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are internal medicine physician (107), family medicine physician (80), physician assistant (46).
CMS's Provider of Services file lists no accrediting organization for Candler Hospital; it is certified for Medicare through state survey.
In its Medicare enrollment, Candler Hospital reports St Josephs Candler Health System Inc as 5% or greater direct ownership interest (100%).
CMS lists 23 services at Candler Hospital, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Anesthesia, Clinical Laboratory, Coronary Care Unit, Designated Trauma Center, Diagnostic Radiology.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Candler Hospital came from ZIP codes 31405 (487), 31404 (404), 31406 (341).
Candler Hospital has 308 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 320 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Candler Hospital is located at 5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah, GA 31405. Its main phone number is (912) 819-6000.
Candler Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 110024.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Candler Hospital is 1275527889.
Candler Hospital is affiliated with Saint Josephs Candler Health System.
Candler Hospital lists 34 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, 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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"description": "MRI of brain (no contrast)",
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"setting": "outpatient",
"minimum": 250,
"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
"discounted_cash": 1080,
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"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
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