CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$460 - $3,375
from 2 insurers · median $1,918
Aetna$3,375
Insurer A*$460
Medicare $298Nearby hospitals $428348% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Short Term Acute Care HospitalGovernment - Hospital District Or Authority
Dale Medical Center
Ozark, AL
126 Hospital Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360(334) 774-2601
Not rated by CMS
CMS star rating
89
Beds
1,128
Inpatient discharges a year
$37M
Net patient revenue a year
31
In-network payers
About this hospital
Dale Medical Center is an 89-bed government - hospital district or authority hospital in Ozark, AL. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 31 in-network payers and 169 disclosed rate categories.
- Disproportionate share hospital
- 340B participant
- ACO participant
- Helipad
- CCN
- 010021
- NPI
- 1942380357
- Website
- dalemedical.org
- Teaching
- No Medicare-funded residents
- County
- Dale County
- Metro area
- Ozark, AL MicroSA
- Medicare contractor
- Jurisdiction J, Palmetto GBA (10001)
- In Medicare since
- 1966
- Last CMS survey
- 2025
Prices for common services
The 24 services Dale Medical Center 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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Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete echocardiogram with Doppler and color flow
CPT 93306
$702 - $2,684
from 2 insurers · median $1,693
Aetna$2,684
Insurer A*$702
Medicare $467Nearby hospitals $556205% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CT head or brain without contrast
CPT 70450
$422 - $474
from 2 insurers · median $448
Aetna$422
Insurer A*$474
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $28955% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CT angiography of chest blood vessels
CPT 71275
$470 - $2,354
from 2 insurers · median $1,412
Aetna$2,354
Insurer A*$470
Medicare $150Nearby hospitals $383268% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
CPT 43239
$625 - $3,397
from 3 insurers · median $1,434
Blue Cross$1,434
Insurer A*$625
Insurer B*$3,397
Medicare $776Nearby hospitals $90059% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
Screening mammography, bilateral
CPT 77067
$87 - $264
from 2 insurers · median $175
Blue Cross$87
Insurer A*$264
Medicare $77Nearby hospitals $10765% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
Diagnostic colonoscopy
CPT 45378
$625 - $3,102
from 3 insurers · median $1,455
Blue Cross$1,455
Insurer A*$625
Insurer B*$3,102
Medicare $795Nearby hospitals $77688% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
Nuclear imaging of blood flow to the heart, multiple studies
CPT 78452
$1,445 - $3,690
from 2 insurers · median $2,567
Aetna$3,690
Insurer A*$1,445
Medicare $1,107Nearby hospitals $928177% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
MRI lower-extremity joint without contrast
CPT 73721
$371 - $2,304
from 2 insurers · median $1,337
Blue Cross$371
Insurer A*$2,304
Medicare $204Nearby hospitals $365266% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with polyp removal
CPT 45385
$625 - $3,102
from 3 insurers · median $1,381
Blue Cross$1,381
Insurer A*$625
Insurer B*$3,102
Medicare $1,024Nearby hospitals $85062% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$86 - $186
from 2 insurers · median $136
Aetna$186
Insurer A*$86
Medicare $74Nearby hospitals $63116% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
MRI of the neck spine, without contrast
CPT 72141
$363 - $2,418
from 2 insurers · median $1,391
Blue Cross$363
Insurer A*$2,418
Medicare $204Nearby hospitals $297368% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of the abdomen
CPT 76705
$166 - $638
from 2 insurers · median $402
Blue Cross$166
Insurer A*$638
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $139190% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
Laparoscopic hysterectomy with tube or ovary removal, uterus up to 250 g
CPT 58571
$3,175 - $7,280
from 2 insurers · median $5,228
UnitedHealthcare$3,175
Insurer A*$7,280
Medicare $10,860Nearby hospitals $6,23916% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of the chest, without contrast
CPT 71250
$174 - $779
from 2 insurers · median $476
Aetna$779
Insurer A*$174
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $150218% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
MRI of an upper-extremity joint, without contrast
CPT 73221
$372 - $2,292
from 2 insurers · median $1,332
Blue Cross$372
Insurer A*$2,292
Medicare $204Nearby hospitals $322314% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
CPT 47562
$2,211 - $5,440
from 3 insurers · median $3,175
UnitedHealthcare$3,175
Insurer A*$2,211
Insurer B*$5,440
Medicare $5,171Nearby hospitals $4,16824% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT 45380
$625 - $1,043
from 2 insurers · median $834
Blue Cross$1,043
Insurer A*$625
Medicare $1,024Nearby hospitals $1,14927% below nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete ultrasound of veins in both arms or both legs
CPT 93970
$277 - $1,125
from 2 insurers · median $701
Aetna$1,125
Insurer A*$277
Medicare $204Nearby hospitals $267162% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
Laparoscopic removal of an ovary or fallopian tube
CPT 58661
$3,175 - $8,957
from 2 insurers · median $6,066
UnitedHealthcare$3,175
Insurer A*$8,957
Medicare $5,171Nearby hospitals $4,84525% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Ultrasound of veins in one limb or a limited bilateral study
CPT 93971
$166 - $750
from 2 insurers · median $458
Aetna$750
Insurer A*$166
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $147212% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Laboratory and pathology
Comprehensive metabolic panel
CPT 80053
$15 - $155
from 2 insurers · median $85
Aetna$155
Insurer A*$15
Medicare $11Nearby hospitals $12592% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Bone-density scan of the spine and hip
CPT 77080
$126 - $429
from 2 insurers · median $277
Aetna$429
Insurer A*$126
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $80244% above nearby hospitals
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
Cataract removal with lens insertion
CPT 66984
$750 - $2,478
from 2 insurers · median $1,614
UnitedHealthcare$750
Insurer A*$2,478
Medicare $2,358Nearby hospitals $2,18926% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
How the insurers pay at Dale Medical Center
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* | 20 | 471% | 19 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 24 | 133% | 6 | 8 |
| Insurer C* | 8 | 51% | 2 | 6 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 19 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 Dale Medical Center, or start a free trial.
Insurance Accepted
Acceptance varies by plan and service. Confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
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More about this hospital
Quality
Not rated by CMS
- 148 min in the ER before going home (US median 148)
- Medicare readmissions penalty (-0.07%)
Doctors and services
No Medicare-funded residents
- 28 services, including trauma care
- 130 affiliated clinicians
Finances
$37M net patient revenue
- Operating margin on patient care -22.8%
- $2.2M unreimbursed and uncompensated care
- -$2.3M net income
Ownership and leadership
Hospital district or authority
- 340B drug pricing program participant
Tax IDs and NPIs insurers list
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Dale Medical Center 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 63-6001875Dale Medical Center | 44Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 39 more | 1942380357 Dale Medical Center1255435368 Dale Medical Center1972603991 Dale Medical Centerand 20 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.
Location
126 Hospital Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-2601
Quality ratings (CMS Care Compare)
How Dale Medical Center compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Death rates
No different on 2 measures
0 better, 2 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
No different on 2 measures
0 better, 2 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Worse on 1 of 3 measures
0 better, 2 no different, 1 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Would definitely recommend
73%
Higher than 54% 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)
1.16
Higher than 86% 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
148 min
Lower than 50% 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
53%
Lower than 76% 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 details and reporting periods
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Death rates | No different on 2 measures | |
| Safety | No different on 2 measures | |
| Readmissions | Worse on 1 of 3 measures | |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 73% | 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) | 1.16 | 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 | 148 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 53% | 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.
Medicare quality penalties and bonuses
How Medicare adjusts Dale Medical Center's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.07% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
0.00% 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).
Every CMS quality measure
Each result CMS publishes for Dale Medical Center, beside the US median and the average of AL hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Deaths and complications19 measures
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | Dale Medical Center | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 | Not Available | 4.469 | |||
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 185 cases | 6.3 | 3.9 | 4.658 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 12.46 | |||
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.7 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 8.869 | |||
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.65 | |||
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 69 cases | 14.8 | 15.2 | 16.81 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 14.25 | |||
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 304 cases | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.6234 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 58% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 184 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 381 cases | 0.21 | 0.2 | 0.2114 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 54% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 391 cases | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.2777 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 46% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 27 cases | 2.33 | 2.29 | 2.258 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 63% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.702 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 26 cases | 16.47 | 8.88 | 10.91 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 97% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 27 cases | 3.47 | 3.4 | 3.831 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 58% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 5.911 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.803 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 35 cases | 1.04 | 1.02 | 1.058 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 57% of US hospitals |
Readmissions and return visits14 measures
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | Dale Medical Center | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.616 | |||
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.68 | |||
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 74 cases | 40.9 | 3.85 | 12.55 | Worse than 89% 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 · 144 cases | 12.7 | 12.9 | 12.93 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 63% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 10.28 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 5.113 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.986 | Number of cases too small | ||
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 14.31 | |||
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.67 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 32 cases | 19.8 | 19.8 | 19.89 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 27 cases | 20.6 | 21.3 | 21.29 | Better than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 5.979 | |||
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 92 cases | 16.9 | 17.2 | 17.3 | Better than 63% of US hospitals |
Infections36 measures
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | Dale Medical Center | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3169 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.803 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 443 | 1,370 | 3,994 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.271 | 0.9835 | 4.09 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 0 | 2.932 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6373 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.1812 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.656 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 866 | 1,799 | 5,240 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.446 | 1.377 | 6.563 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 3.286 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.5151 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2584 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.032 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 7 | 61 | 115 | ||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.252 | 1.591 | 3.302 | ||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 1 | 2.222 | ||
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6198 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3223 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.058 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 169 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.547 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.1 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6612 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3413 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.26 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4,915 | 14,451 | 38,119 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.156 | 0.567 | 2.905 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.295 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.8121 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.019 | 0.127 | 0.2104 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.909 | 0.747 | 1.307 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4,915 | 13,646 | 35,794 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.584 | 5.683 | 20 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 2 | 8.833 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.387 | 0.279 | 0.3683 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 65% of US hospitals |
Patient survey (HCAHPS)68 measures
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | Dale Medical Center | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 84 | 73 | 70.64 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 4 | 8 | 10.56 | Better than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 12 | 18 | 18.79 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 83.69 | |||
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 2.759 | |||
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 77 | 80 | 79.88 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 91.09 | |||
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 5 | 4 | 4.699 | Worse than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 3.315 | |||
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 18 | 16 | 15.42 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 82 | 79 | 81.51 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 91.22 | |||
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 2 | 5 | 5.027 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 3.278 | |||
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 16 | 16 | 13.47 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 63 | 61 | 62.21 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 77.09 | |||
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 13 | 19 | 19.6 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 2.685 | |||
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 24 | 19 | 18.19 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 84.46 | |||
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 14 | 13 | 14.63 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 3.056 | |||
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 86 | 87 | 85.37 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 15 | 14 | 16.42 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 85 | 86 | 83.58 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 80 | 74 | 76.38 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 2 | 7 | 6.297 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 18 | 19 | 17.33 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 80 | 77 | 79.28 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 2 | 6 | 5.516 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 18 | 17 | 15.2 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 87 | 85 | 86.14 | Better than 62% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 1 | 3 | 3.688 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 12 | 11 | 10.17 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 12 | 8 | 8.753 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 16 | 20 | 20.79 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 72 | 72 | 70.45 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 87.57 | |||
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 3.222 | |||
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 69 | 74 | 74.89 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 8 | 9 | 9.938 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 23 | 16 | 15.17 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 74 | 75 | 75.05 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 3 | 5 | 6 | Better than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 23 | 20 | 18.95 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 76 | 77 | 76.77 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 10 | 4 | 5.703 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 14 | 19 | 17.53 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 81 | 86 | 84.83 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.531 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 15 | 11 | 11.64 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 78 | 59 | 66.56 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 1 | 9 | 6.575 | Better than 96% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 21 | 31 | 26.86 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 84.96 | |||
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 4 | |||
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 10 | 5 | 6.466 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 73 | 71 | 70.55 | Better than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 86.26 | |||
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 17 | 23 | 22.99 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 3.389 | |||
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 57 | 47 | 48.08 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 17 | 30 | 30.03 | Better than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 26 | 22 | 21.89 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | Not Applicable | 3.241 | |||
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 13 | 12 | 13 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 62 cases | 87 | 88 | 87 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals |
Timely and effective care30 measures
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | Dale Medical Center | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | low | ||||
| 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 | 10 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.7 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.5 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 560 cases | 53 | 79 | 62.92 | Worse than 84% 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 · 380 cases | 152 | 154 | 158 | Better than 51% 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 · 338 cases | 148 | 148 | 153 | Better than 50% 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 · 11 cases | 279 | 247 | 255 | Worse than 61% 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 · 32 cases | 260 | 293 | 311 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 17,154 cases | 2 | 1 | 2.342 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 67.37 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 42 cases | 88 | 97 | 90.8 | Worse than 82% 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 | 46.43 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 187 cases | 11 | 15 | 14.5 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 30 cases | 53 | 65 | 62.47 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 15 cases | 60 | 73 | 70.8 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 87.48 | |||
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 30 cases | 77 | 82 | 79.9 | Worse than 67% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 20 cases | 100 | 94 | 90.95 | The best result, shared by 10% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 95.75 | |||
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 77.67 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 91.83 | |||
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 479 cases | 63 | 90 | 75.44 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 86 cases | 85 | 97 | 89.85 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals |
Outpatient imaging2 measures
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | Dale Medical Center | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 4.5 | 5 | 7.666 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 7.2 | 6.6 | 6.484 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending per patient1 measure
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | Dale Medical Center | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.9828 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals |
Inpatient psychiatric care15 measures
Measures CMS reports for the hospital's psychiatric unit or for a psychiatric hospital.
| Measure | Dale Medical Center | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow-up care within 30 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 54.63 | |||
| Follow-up care within 7 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 30.65 | |||
| Hours of physical-restraint use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 3,798 cases | 0 | 0.05 | 0.06205 | The worst result, shared by 22% of US hospitals | |
| Hours of seclusion use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 3,798 cases | 0 | 0.03 | 0.8569 | The worst result, shared by 39% of US hospitals | |
| Psychiatric patients screened for and given the flu vaccine2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 44 cases | 59 | 87 | 83.44 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Medication continuation after psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 83.08 | |||
| Readmitted to any hospital within 30 days of psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 25 cases | 17 | 19.1 | 19.31 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 83% of US hospitals |
| Psychiatric patients screened for metabolic disorders2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 55 cases | 38 | 92 | 85.49 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol use brief intervention provided or offered2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 24 cases | 0 | 74 | 71.35 | The worst result, shared by 6% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol use brief intervention provided2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 20 cases | 0 | 81 | 84.76 | The worst result, shared by 3% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 22 cases | 77 | 77 | 65.14 | Worse than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 22 cases | 73 | 56 | 59.52 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Tobacco use treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 33 cases | 48 | 64 | 62.52 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Tobacco use treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 33 cases | 30 | 4 | 37.24 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged patients who received a transition record with the specified elements2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 106 cases | 0 | 77 | 70.82 | The worst result, shared by 12% of US hospitals |
Readmissions Reduction Program6 measures
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | Dale Medical Center | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.029 | |||
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.045 | |||
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 0.996 | |||
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.009 | |||
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.039 | |||
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.002 | 0.9955 | 1.003 | Worse than 54% 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 | 0.9481 | 0.9515 | 0.9672 | 0.9324 | 0.9912 | N/A |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 1.001 | 0.9675 | 0.9804 | 1.043 | 1.052 | N/A |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 0.9938 | 1.039 | 1.071 | 1.055 | 1.058 | 1.002 |
Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program8 measures
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | Dale Medical Center | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.5999 | |||
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.441 | 0.346 | 0.4007 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.8784 | |||
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | Yes | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.8744 | |||
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.157 | 0.9628 | 1.049 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.5688 | |||
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | 0.7116 | -0.0453 | 0.09962 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | No | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total HAC score | 0.0278 | 0.7782 | 0 | 1.941 | 0.476 | 0.7116 |
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.
Accreditation and services
Not accredited
Accreditation
None
Medical school affiliation
Hospital district or authority
Ownership type
89
Medicare-certified beds
21
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
29 services at Dale Medical Center
- Emergency and trauma
- Shock trauma servicesEmergency Department
- Intensive care
- Surgical ICU (Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit)
- Heart
- Cardiac Catheterization Lab
- Surgery
- AnesthesiaInpatient SurgicalOR (Operating Room)Orthopedic SurgeryOutpatient SurgeryPostoperative Recovery Room
- Imaging
- CT ScanDiagnostic RadiologyMRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)Nuclear Medicine
- Women and children
- Clinical LaboratoryPediatric Care
- Behavioral health
- Adult Inpatient Psychiatric CareGeriatric Psychiatric
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation (Commission On Accreditation Of Rehabilitation Facilities Inpatient Rehabilitation)OT (Occupational Therapy)Outpatient RehabilitationPT (Physical Therapy)Respiratory CareSpeech Pathology
- Other services
- Dietary CareOutpatientPharmacySocial CareUrgent Care Center
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
Size and patient volume
What Dale Medical Center reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
1,128
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 19%, Medicaid 21%
6,943
Inpatient days
25% of available bed days used
281
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 832428). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Utilization by payer and unit
Inpatient days and discharges Dale Medical Center reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 1,297 | 1,572 | 4,074 | 6,943 |
| Discharges | 209 | 238 | 681 | 1,128 |
| Average length of stay | 6.2 days | 6.6 days | 6.0 days | 6.2 days |
| Average daily census | 3.6 | 4.3 | 11.2 | 19.0 |
1,224
Medicare Advantage days
1,304
Observation bed days
Beds and days by unit
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 71 | 6,145 | 1,021 | 24% |
| Intensive care unit | 6 | 236 | 147 | 11% |
| Subprovider - ipf | 12 | 1,504 | 233 | 34% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 832428, amended. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
Medicare inpatient stays
What Dale Medical Center treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 39 Medicare discharges in 2 published DRGs; 0% surgical; 31% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PsychosesMS-DRG 885, medical | 27 | $30,198 | $9,584 | $17,062 | 1.37 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 12 | $31,369 | $14,500 | $17,724 | 1.98 |
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.
Medicare outpatient services
The comprehensive outpatient service groups (APCs) Dale Medical Center billed Medicare for most in 2024: 197 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 156 | 137 | $13,541 | $1,711 | $2,090 |
| Level 3 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5153 | 23 | 23 | $2,653 | $1,059 | $1,264 |
| Level 5 Neurostimulator and Related ProceduresAPC 5465 | 18 | 18 | $91,274 | $22,413 | $26,719 |
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.
Where patients come from
ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at Dale Medical Center 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 388 in 2020 to 282 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36360 | 210 | 74% | 927 | $4.5M | 18% | 27% |
| 36311 | 33 | 12% | 191 | $845,244 | 24% | 31% |
| 36017 | 16 | 6% | 76 | $391,058 | 18% | 19% |
| 36352 | 12 | 4% | 40 | $252,162 | 3% | |
| 36048 | 11 | 4% | 53 | $296,531 | 14% | 20% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 282 stays from ZIP codes CMS publishes; it omits ZIP codes with fewer than 11 stays, so market shares count published stays only.
Staff and facilities
Staff by profession and the rooms and units Dale Medical Center reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2025). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
6
Operating rooms
3
Endoscopy rooms
12
Psychiatric unit beds
2
Off-site locations
21
Registered nurses
10
Physicians
9
Nurse practitioners
2
Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
2
Pharmacists
1
Respiratory therapists
1
Physical therapists
1
Radiology technicians
1
Nuclear medicine technicians
1
Laboratory technicians
1
Medical technologists
1
Dietitians
1
Social workers
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
Doctors and clinicians
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- Internal Medicine Physician 21
- Family Nurse Practitioner 20
- Family Medicine Physician 17
- Emergency Medicine Physician 8
- Nephrology Physician 7
- Orthopaedic Surgery Physician 7
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician 4
- Surgery Physician 4
- Cardiovascular Disease Physician 3
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist 3
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Gastroenterology Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Surgery Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Family Nurse Practitioner
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
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Family Nurse Practitioner
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
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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.
Income statement
Revenue, expenses and income Dale Medical Center reported to Medicare for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $147.4M | 398.1% |
| Inpatient | $23.7M | 63.9% |
| Outpatient | $123.8M | 334.2% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$110.4M | -298.1% |
| Net patient revenue | $37M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$45.5M | -122.8% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$8.5M | -22.8% |
| Other income | $6.2M | 16.7% |
| Investment income | $505,306 | 1.4% |
| Government appropriations | $5M | 13.4% |
| Other | $738,604 | 2.0% |
| Net income | -$2.3M | -6.1% |
Gross revenue by payer
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $19.6M | 13.3% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $16.6M | 11.3% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $111.2M | 75.4% |
| Total charges | $147.4M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 832428, 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.
Financial ratios
Computed from Dale Medical Center's latest cost report.
-22.8%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
-5.2%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
-2.1%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
53% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$29.65
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
-6.4%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
4.82
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
3.78
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
58 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
42 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
25 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
1.23
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
17.7 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 832428, amended. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Balance sheet
What Dale Medical Center owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Sep 2025), across all fund types: $35.3M in total assets and a -$699,112 fund balance.
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| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $7M | 19.8% |
| Patient receivables, net | $4.3M | 12.2% |
| Inventory | $1.8M | 5.1% |
| Total current assets | $14.4M | 40.7% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $11.3M | 31.9% |
| Investments and other assets | $9.6M | 27.3% |
| Total assets | $35.3M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $3M | 8.5% |
| Long-term debt | $328,063 | 0.9% |
| Total liabilities | $36M | 102.0% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | -$699,112 | -2.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 832428, amended. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Charity care and uncompensated care
Care Dale Medical Center provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$92,844
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$8.6M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$1.3M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$2.2M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
4.9% 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 832428, amended. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Financial trend
Dale Medical Center's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
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| Fiscal year ending | Sep 2020 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $34.2M | $38.5M | $33.5M | $33.8M | $35M | $37M |
| Operating expenses | $42.5M | $40M | $39.7M | $40M | $42.1M | $45.5M |
| Operating margin | -24.4% | -3.9% | -18.4% | -18.2% | -20.2% | -22.8% |
| Net income | $3M | $7.7M | $1.8M | $911,086 | -$269,264 | -$2.3M |
| Total assets | $36.6M | $35.7M | $35.4M | $33.8M | $35.1M | $35.3M |
| Discharges | 1,221 | 1,324 | 1,228 | 1,181 | 1,236 | 1,128 |
| Inpatient days | 8,768 | 8,362 | 6,851 | 6,458 | 5,550 | 6,943 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 454 | 854 | 217 | 39 | 1,343 | 1,224 |
| Beds | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| Employees (FTE) | 277 | 272 | 268 | 272 | 312 | 281 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 832428, amended. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Departments
Each cost center Dale Medical Center reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
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Ancillary and outpatient departments
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $4.6M | $7M | 0.65 | ||
| Drugs charged to patients | $3.5M | $16M | 0.22 | ||
| Operating room | $1.2M | $3.2M | $6.1M | 0.53 | 25,488 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $2.8M | $6.1M | 0.45 | ||
| Emergency | $2.5M | $2.4M | $17.2M | 0.14 | 7,053 |
| Laboratory | $897,239 | $2.3M | $40.3M | 0.06 | 3,518 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $818,316 | $2M | $35.6M | 0.06 | 7,937 |
| Home health agency | $559,345 | $1.2M | $850,845 | 1.44 | 2,479 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $1.2M | $1.9M | 0.63 | ||
| Physical therapy | $921,665 | $2.6M | 0.35 | 3,730 | |
| Respiratory therapy | $477,648 | $905,154 | $1.1M | 0.83 | 3,515 |
| Wound care | $509,265 | $1.6M | 0.33 | 1,120 | |
| Electrocardiology | $43,572 | $907,370 | 0.05 | 300 | |
| Anesthesiology | $667,668 | $39,609 | $954,511 | 0.04 | 196 |
Inpatient units
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $1.6M | $6.8M | $5.3M | 1.29 | 24,681 |
| Subprovider - ipf | $957,187 | $2.1M | $1.8M | 1.18 | 7,532 |
| Intensive care unit | $638,340 | $1.4M | $579,785 | 2.36 | 3,408 |
Overhead (general service) departments
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $1.8M | $3.9M | 76,378 | $23.65 | |
| Employee benefits department | $2.9M | 300 | |||
| Operation of plant | $630,743 | $1.9M | 31,470 | $20.04 | 9,958 |
| Nursing administration | $677,383 | $949,388 | 18,512 | $36.59 | 571 |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $682,184 | 129,034 | |||
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $657,523 | ||||
| Pharmacy | $445,021 | $512,827 | 10,878 | $40.91 | 2,934 |
| Medical records & library | $413,500 | $480,701 | 19,885 | $18.99 | 4,866 |
| Housekeeping | $322,088 | $378,953 | 25,938 | $12.42 | 1,067 |
| Dietary | $354,514 | $344,341 | 28,496 | $12.44 | 7,840 |
| Central services & supply | $170,592 | $323,844 | 8,819 | $19.34 | 4,802 |
| Laundry & linen service | $72,497 | $140,992 | 5,928 | $12.23 | 3,450 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 832428, amended. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.
Medicare payment profile
The factors Medicare uses to set what it pays Dale Medical Center for an inpatient stay.
1.34
Case mix index
Higher than 13% 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).
26.5%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
219
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Rural
Location type
Geographic area CMS assigns before any wage index reclassification (FY 2027).
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| IPPS fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case mix index | 1.27 | 1.28 | 1.64 | 1.51 | 1.59 | 1.32 | 1.34 |
| Wage index | 0.757 | 0.746 | 0.749 | 0.789 | 0.758 | 0.739 | 0.751 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.13% | 0.00% | -0.26% | 0.00% | -0.48% | -0.58% | -0.07% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | +0.49% | -0.20% | -0.20% | +0.35% | +0.06% | -0.54% | 0.00% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 456 | 456 | 336 | 273 | 212 | 167 | 219 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Leadership
The officers and board members on Dale Medical Center's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Officers and directors on the Medicare enrollment
- Richard Wright Officer, CFO, since 2023
- Miach Mcnab Director, since 2007
- Vernon Johnson Director, since 2007
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment; the first 3 of 5 are shown.
Programs and facilities
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 2026
340B ID DSH010021, registered as a disproportionate share hospital. Authorizing official: Rick Wright, CFO.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Accountable care organization (Medicare Shared Savings Program)
CHSPSC ACO 12, LLC
ACO A3722, current agreement since 2022. Public reporting page
Source: CMS Shared Savings Program participants, 2026, matched on Dale Medical Center's legal name.
Helipad
Dale Medical Center
FAA location ID AL87, a medical-use heliport at the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Hospital-based units
Hospital-based units with their own Medicare certification
Dale medical center geriatric psych
CCN 01S021, certified 2002, Medicare prospective payment
Dale medical center swing bed snf
CCN 01U021, certified 2017, Medicare prospective payment
Dale medical center home health
CCN 017124, certified 1993, Medicare prospective payment
Community hospice dale medical
CCN 011628, certified 2005
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of Dale Medical Center's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
Frequently asked questions
About Dale Medical Center's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at Dale Medical Center?
For MRI lower-extremity joint without contrast (CPT 73721), published negotiated rates at Dale Medical Center range from $371 to $2,304 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $371. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $365. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at Dale Medical Center?
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Dale Medical Center range from $460 to $3,375 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $3,375. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $428. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a colonoscopy cost at Dale Medical Center?
For Diagnostic colonoscopy (CPT 45378), published negotiated rates at Dale Medical Center range from $625 to $3,102 across 3 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $1,455. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $776. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a mammogram cost at Dale Medical Center?
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Dale Medical Center range from $87 to $264 across 2 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $87. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $107. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Is Dale Medical Center a teaching hospital?
CMS reports no Medicare-funded interns or residents at Dale Medical Center for fiscal year 2027.
Does Medicare penalize Dale Medical Center for readmissions?
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Dale Medical Center's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.07% in fiscal year 2027 for more readmissions than expected.
What are the most common Medicare inpatient stays at Dale Medical Center?
In 2024, the most common were psychoses (27 discharges), septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (12 discharges).
What is Dale Medical Center's case mix index?
Dale Medical Center's Medicare case mix index is 1.34 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 13% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
How many patients does Dale Medical Center admit?
Dale Medical Center reported 1,128 inpatient discharges and 6,943 inpatient days from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
How many employees does Dale Medical Center have?
Dale Medical Center reported 281 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
How much revenue does Dale Medical Center make?
Dale Medical Center reported $37M in net patient revenue on $147.4M of gross charges for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, an operating margin of -22.8%, and net income of -$2.3M.
How much charity and uncompensated care does Dale Medical Center provide?
Dale Medical Center reported $2.2M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, including $92,844 of charity care at cost.
What is Dale Medical Center's tax ID (EIN)?
Insurers' price transparency files list Dale Medical Center under employer identification number 63-6001875 (Dale Medical Center). 44 health plans and networks list 63-6001875 for it.
Does Dale Medical Center participate in the 340B drug pricing program?
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists Dale Medical Center (340B ID DSH010021) as a participating disproportionate share hospital since 2026.
How many doctors are affiliated with Dale Medical Center?
130 clinicians who bill Medicare list Dale Medical Center as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are internal medicine physician (21), family nurse practitioner (20), family medicine physician (17).
Is Dale Medical Center accredited?
CMS's Provider of Services file lists no accrediting organization for Dale Medical Center; it is certified for Medicare through state survey.
What services does Dale Medical Center offer?
CMS lists 28 services at Dale Medical Center, including Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Anesthesia, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation (Commission On Accreditation Of Rehabilitation Facilities Inpatient Rehabilitation), Clinical Laboratory, CT Scan.
Where do Dale Medical Center's patients come from?
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Dale Medical Center came from ZIP codes 36360 (210), 36311 (33), 36017 (16).
How many beds does Dale Medical Center have?
Dale Medical Center has 89 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Where is Dale Medical Center and what is its phone number?
Dale Medical Center is located at 126 Hospital Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360. Its main phone number is (334) 774-2601.
What is Dale Medical Center's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
Dale Medical Center's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 010021.
What is Dale Medical Center's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Dale Medical Center is 1942380357.
Which insurance plans are in network at Dale Medical Center?
Dale Medical Center lists 31 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.
What price transparency data is available for Dale Medical Center?
169 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
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