HCA Healthcare · Kingwood, TX
3 of 5
CMS star rating
621
Beds
38,229
Inpatient discharges a year
$982.3M
Net patient revenue a year
36
In-network payers
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood is a 621-bed proprietary hospital in Kingwood, TX, affiliated with HCA Healthcare. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 36 in-network payers and 501 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$6,342 - $9,136
from 4 insurers · median $7,719
CMS lists this service as CPT 59400, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 788
$9,213 - $12,808
from 4 insurers · median $10,069
CMS lists this service as CPT 59510, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 788, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$699 - $1,815
from 4 insurers · median $1,490
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$407 - $6,169
from 4 insurers · median $3,275
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 470
$18,647 - $52,265
from 4 insurers · median $26,288
35 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$4,882 - $11,756
from 4 insurers · median $8,070
110 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$6,342 - $9,136
from 4 insurers · median $7,719
CMS lists this service as CPT 59610, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 460
$16,923 - $73,677
from 4 insurers · median $29,563
17 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$207 - $1,771
from 4 insurers · median $554
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 49650
$4,028 - $11,365
from 4 insurers · median $7,409
110 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$1,368 - $3,358
from 4 insurers · median $2,180
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 216
$64,280 - $167,325
from 4 insurers · median $96,012
Hospital reports cardiac thoracic surgery services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$437 - $1,771
from 4 insurers · median $917
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 66984
$1,524 - $4,537
from 4 insurers · median $3,524
352 Medicare claims in Level 1 Intraocular Procedures (CMS 2024)
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$1,800 - $3,358
from 4 insurers · median $2,135
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 47563
$4,028 - $11,756
from 4 insurers · median $8,360
110 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Mammography
CPT 77067
$184 - $557
from 4 insurers · median $260
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$3,774 - $12,788
from 4 insurers · median $9,822
22 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$339 - $1,771
from 4 insurers · median $855
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$109 - $243
from 4 insurers · median $195
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$841 - $3,954
from 4 insurers · median $2,670
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$699 - $1,885
from 4 insurers · median $1,014
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Orthopedics and pain
CPT 20610
$1,600 - $2,474
from 3 insurers · median $2,017
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58661
$4,443 - $10,165
from 4 insurers · median $8,907
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 | 316% | 15 | 6 |
| Insurer B* | 24 | 253% | 8 | 10 |
| Insurer C* | 24 | 184% | 3 | 18 |
| Insurer D* | 23 | 153% | 10 | 5 |
How we chose these services: 7 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 12 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 5 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, or start a free trial.
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Quality
3 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$982.3M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by Columbia/hca Of Houston, Inc
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 62-1619857HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood | 63Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 58 more | 1811942238 Kph-consolidation Inc.1851338974 Kph-consolidation Inc.1285681064 North Cypress Medical Center Operating Company Ltd.and 1 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.
22999 U S Highway 59 North, Kingwood, TX 77339
(281) 359-7500
How Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
3 of 5
Lower than 42% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
Better on 3 of 8 measures
3 better, 5 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
Better on 4 of 7 measures
4 better, 3 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Worse on 2 of 9 measures
0 better, 7 no different, 2 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
1 of 5
The lowest rating, shared by 2% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
53%
Lower than 96% of US hospitals
US median: 71%
Surveyed patients who would definitely recommend the hospital
Hospital-acquired condition penalty
Not penalized
Not among the worst-performing 25%
Medicare cuts payments 1% for the worst-performing 25% of hospitals on infections and injuries acquired in the hospital
Serious complications (PSI 90)
0.92
Lower than 67% 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
118 min
Lower than 75% 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
68%
Higher than 55% of US hospitals
US median: 65%
Patients with severe sepsis or septic shock who got every step of the recommended early treatment; higher is better
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Overall star ratingCMS: Overall hospital quality star rating | 3 of 5 | |
| Death rates | Better on 3 of 8 measures | |
| Safety | Better on 4 of 7 measures | |
| Readmissions | Worse on 2 of 9 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 1 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 53% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Not penalized | 2026 |
| Serious complications (PSI 90)CMS: Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90) | 0.92 | 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 | 118 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 68% | 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 Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.49% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
-0.21% 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 Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, beside the US median and the average of TX hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 · 60 cases | 3 | 4.1 | 4.144 | Better than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 7,239 cases | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.887 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 170 cases | 10.1 | 11.8 | 11.91 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 41 cases | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.71 | Better than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 172 cases | 9.9 | 8.5 | 8.703 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 551 cases | 8.8 | 11 | 10.52 | Better than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 920 cases | 13.2 | 15.2 | 14.69 | Better than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 813 cases | 9.5 | 11.6 | 12.01 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 8,629 cases | 0.45 | 0.51 | 0.52 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 59% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 147 cases | 126 | 173 | 166 | Better Than the National Rate | Better than 98% of US hospitals |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 10,701 cases | 0.17 | 0.2 | 0.2079 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 84% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 10,908 cases | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.2646 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 89% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 2,089 cases | 1.83 | 2.29 | 2.31 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 94% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 611 cases | 1.38 | 1.63 | 1.619 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 90% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 642 cases | 10.84 | 8.88 | 10.06 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 74% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 2,037 cases | 2.96 | 3.4 | 3.337 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 82% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 601 cases | 5.14 | 5.105 | 5.234 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 53% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 499 cases | 1.58 | 1.72 | 1.771 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 89% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,774 cases | 0.75 | 1.02 | 1.035 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 96% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 158 cases | 12.3 | 4.2 | 11.3 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 643 cases | -15.4 | 1.25 | -1.323 | Better than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 956 cases | 14.2 | 3.85 | 2.422 | Worse than 65% 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 · 919 cases | 12.7 | 12.9 | 13.1 | 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 | 10.89 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 5.287 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 445 cases | 1.1 | 1 | 1.017 | No Different than expected | Worse than 69% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 347 cases | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.48 | Better than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 85 cases | 10.8 | 10.9 | 11.35 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 460 cases | 19.4 | 19.8 | 19.85 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 1,305 cases | 22.3 | 21.3 | 21.26 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 59 cases | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.89 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 1,808 cases | 18.3 | 17.2 | 17.32 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.247 | 0.172 | 0.2089 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.009 | 1.504 | 1.706 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 14,783 | 1,370 | 5,045 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 15.06 | 0.9835 | 5.124 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 8 | 0 | 2.481 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.531 | 0.484 | 0.524 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 54% of US hospitals |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.154 | 0.138 | 0.1526 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.697 | 1.392 | 1.474 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 16,311 | 1,799 | 4,197 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 19.87 | 1.377 | 5.155 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 7 | 0 | 1.82 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.352 | 0.399 | 0.3671 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 55% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.377 | 0.2345 | 0.2931 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.542 | 2.135 | 2.124 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 337 | 61 | 131 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 9.849 | 1.591 | 3.62 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 8 | 1 | 2.647 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.812 | 0.7155 | 0.6967 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 57% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.123 | 0.211 | 0.3341 | Worse than the National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 8.523 | 3.068 | 3.281 | Worse than the National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 126 | 38 | 121 | Worse than the National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.132 | 0.328 | 1.047 | Worse than the National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4 | 0 | 0.9659 | Worse than the National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3.534 | 0.812 | 0.973 | Worse than the National Benchmark | Worse than 98% of US hospitals |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.113 | 0.193 | 0.2282 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.861 | 1.855 | 2.053 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 169,376 | 14,451 | 42,649 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 11.2 | 0.567 | 2.717 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4 | 0 | 1.635 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.357 | 0.597 | 0.6545 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 70% of US hospitals |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.001 | 0.127 | 0.1195 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.068 | 0.747 | 0.935 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 164,800 | 13,646 | 38,870 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 72.93 | 5.683 | 20.56 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 2 | 4.894 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.014 | 0.279 | 0.2623 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 80% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 61 | 73 | 75.97 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 16 | 8 | 7.771 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 23 | 18 | 16.26 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 80 | 87 | 87.82 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 2 | 4 | 3.712 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 69 | 80 | 79.96 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 86 | 91 | 90.97 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 10 | 4 | 4.535 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 1 | 3 | 3.275 | The lowest rating, shared by 4% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 21 | 16 | 15.51 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 69 | 79 | 79.72 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 84 | 91 | 90.24 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 13 | 5 | 5.687 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 1 | 3 | 2.956 | The lowest rating, shared by 2% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 18 | 16 | 14.59 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 51 | 61 | 62.66 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 68 | 77 | 76.88 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 30 | 19 | 19.26 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 1 | 3 | 2.672 | The lowest rating, shared by 7% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 19 | 19 | 18.08 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 77 | 86 | 84.56 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 23 | 13 | 13.98 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 1 | 3 | 3.07 | The lowest rating, shared by 4% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 77 | 87 | 86.02 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 27 | 14 | 16.2 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 73 | 86 | 83.8 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 65 | 74 | 74.6 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 15 | 7 | 7.327 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 20 | 19 | 18.08 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 67 | 77 | 77.72 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 13 | 6 | 6.395 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 20 | 17 | 15.88 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 75 | 85 | 85.15 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 9 | 3 | 4.015 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 16 | 11 | 10.84 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 22 | 8 | 8.293 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 21 | 20 | 18.19 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 57 | 72 | 73.52 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 78 | 88 | 88.12 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 1 | 3 | 3.319 | The lowest rating, shared by 2% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 64 | 74 | 74.97 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 18 | 9 | 9.68 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 18 | 16 | 15.35 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 65 | 75 | 75.27 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 13 | 5 | 6.154 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 22 | 20 | 18.58 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 67 | 77 | 76.85 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 11 | 4 | 5 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 22 | 19 | 18.15 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 76 | 86 | 85.92 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 8 | 3 | 3.094 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 16 | 11 | 10.98 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 60 | 59 | 65.6 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 13 | 9 | 7.774 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 27 | 31 | 26.63 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 81 | 82 | 84.26 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.821 | 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 · 1,187 cases | 17 | 5 | 6.017 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 53 | 71 | 72.87 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 75 | 87 | 87.21 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 30 | 23 | 21.12 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 1 | 4 | 3.694 | The lowest rating, shared by 3% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 38 | 47 | 49.46 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 43 | 30 | 29.64 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 19 | 22 | 20.89 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 1 | 3 | 3.266 | The lowest rating, shared by 2% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 18 | 12 | 12.55 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,187 cases | 82 | 88 | 87.45 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | very high | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 6.38 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.192 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.2381 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 6,944 cases | 36 | 79 | 72.24 | Worse than 94% 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 · 476 cases | 120 | 154 | 151 | Better than 79% 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 · 456 cases | 118 | 148 | 146 | Better than 75% 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 · 16 cases | 1,196 | 247 | 331 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 279 | |||
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 188,084 cases | 1 | 1 | 1.372 | Better than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 69.2 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 92 cases | 90 | 97 | 90.54 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 99.5 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 46 cases | 11 | 53 | 41.08 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 10,448 cases | 14 | 15 | 13.94 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 155 cases | 68 | 65 | 66.54 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 46 cases | 74 | 73 | 71.35 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 29 cases | 97 | 88 | 89.11 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 155 cases | 81 | 82 | 82.14 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 82 cases | 95 | 94 | 92.38 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 93.64 | |||
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 71.67 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 695 cases | 85 | 94 | 92.48 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 21,549 cases | 79 | 90 | 78.56 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 5,721 cases | 96 | 97 | 93.78 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 13.4 | 5 | 7.719 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 4.9 | 6.6 | 6.859 | Better than 72% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.1 | 0.99 | 1.034 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 43.33 | 20 | 25.32 | Better than 85% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 10.83 | 5 | 6.413 | Better than 85% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 10 | 6.145 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 2.5 | 1.611 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 12 | 34 | 39.47 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 3 | 8.75 | 10.13 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 48.33 | 40 | 48.35 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 12.08 | 10 | 12.26 | Better than 62% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 25.92 | 29.5 | 29.94 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 58 | 55 | 32 | 33.33 | 21.67 | 43.33 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 14.5 | 13.75 | 8 | 8.333 | 5.417 | 10.83 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 0 | Not Available | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 0 | Not Available | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 20 | Not Available | Not Available | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 5 | Not Available | Not Available | 1.75 | 1.25 | 3 |
| VBP safety domain score | 36 | Not Available | Not Available | 50 | 58 | 48.33 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | 9 | Not Available | Not Available | 12.5 | 14.5 | 12.08 |
| VBP total performance score | 28.5 | Not Available | Not Available | 22.58 | 21.17 | 25.92 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 170 cases | 1.124 | 0.9995 | 1.013 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.13 | 1 | 1.01 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 196 cases | 0.934 | 0.9969 | 0.999 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 675 cases | 0.9997 | 0.9983 | 1 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.045 | 0.9916 | 1.006 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 827 cases | 1.019 | 0.9955 | 1.003 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | 1.086 | 1.054 | 1.056 | 1.094 | 1.182 | 1.124 |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | 1.152 | 1.196 | 1.151 | 1.179 | 1.164 | 1.13 |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 1.116 | 1.073 | 1.087 | 1.027 | 1.018 | 0.934 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 1.113 | 1.089 | 1.099 | 1.057 | 1.013 | 0.9997 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 1.039 | 1.02 | 1.022 | 1.083 | 1.062 | 1.045 |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 1.041 | 1.044 | 0.9833 | 0.9604 | 0.9583 | 1.019 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | TX average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.181 | 0.489 | 0.4327 | Better than 80% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.062 | 0.346 | 0.2562 | Better than 89% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.403 | 0.559 | 0.5596 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.602 | 0.6405 | 0.6118 | Better than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9203 | 0.9628 | 0.9684 | Better than 67% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.661 | 0.7945 | 0.7483 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | -0.5959 | -0.0453 | -0.1734 | Better than 84% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | No | No | N/A | No | No | No |
| Total HAC score | -0.2185 | -0.0699 | 0 | -0.6986 | -0.5315 | -0.5959 |
Source: CMS Care Compare hospital files, latest release 2026-09-30, with program results for earlier fiscal years from CMS's archived snapshots. US medians and ranks count every hospital CMS reports; state averages are plain means of the state's reporting hospitals, not CMS's patient-weighted state rates.
The Joint Commission (since 2018)
Accreditation
Graduate
Medical school affiliation
Private (for profit)
Ownership type
582
Medicare-certified beds
149
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1991
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
38,229
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 15%, Medicaid 2%
177,996
Inpatient days
86% of available bed days used
2,710
Employees (full-time equivalent)
174
Interns and residents (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 831862). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 27,737 | 3,736 | 146,523 | 177,996 |
| Discharges | 5,674 | 783 | 31,772 | 38,229 |
| Average length of stay | 4.9 days | 4.8 days | 4.6 days | 4.7 days |
| Average daily census | 76.0 | 10.2 | 401.4 | 487.7 |
57,970
Medicare Advantage days
10,321 discharges
18,725
Medicaid managed care days
5,099 discharges
3,674
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 443 | 137,222 | 21,636 | 87% |
| Intensive care unit | 66 | 22,906 | 4,332 | 95% |
| Other special care | 24 | 4,576 | 52% | |
| Nursery | 4,000 | |||
| Subprovider - irf | 44 | 14,731 | 6,200 | 92% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831862, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 5,097 Medicare discharges in 130 published DRGs; 18% surgical; 71% 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 | 674 | $228,560 | $14,274 | $13,942 | 1.98 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 214 | $123,498 | $9,737 | $7,533 | 1.28 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 161 | $140,382 | $10,189 | $8,563 | 1.33 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 125 | $163,845 | $10,535 | $9,995 | 1.50 |
| Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without MCCMS-DRG 274, surgical | 122 | $361,910 | $23,611 | $22,077 | 3.24 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 105 | $89,779 | $6,593 | $5,477 | 0.90 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 104 | $112,771 | $9,688 | $6,879 | 1.32 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 102 | $596,799 | $35,236 | $36,405 | 5.00 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 99 | $178,685 | $12,204 | $10,900 | 1.70 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 98 | $177,675 | $11,621 | $10,838 | 1.59 |
| Syncope and collapseMS-DRG 312, medical | 96 | $114,639 | $6,462 | $6,993 | 0.86 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 93 | $273,799 | $13,823 | $16,702 | 2.00 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with MCCMS-DRG 377, medical | 88 | $184,002 | $13,806 | $11,224 | 1.79 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 81 | $100,883 | $5,718 | $6,154 | 0.79 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 78 | $127,745 | $9,112 | $7,792 | 1.23 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 72 | $160,631 | $7,192 | $9,799 | 1.02 |
| Medical back problems without MCCMS-DRG 552, medical | 72 | $128,106 | $7,166 | $7,814 | 0.97 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 72 | $176,715 | $12,481 | $10,780 | 1.65 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 72 | $112,704 | $7,272 | $6,875 | 1.03 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 61 | $86,892 | $5,684 | $5,300 | 0.78 |
See all 130 Medicare inpatient DRGs at Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood
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) Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood billed Medicare for most in 2024: 2,075 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Intraocular ProceduresAPC 5491 | 352 | 228 | $52,244 | $1,711 | $1,752 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 146 | 145 | $83,478 | $2,091 | $2,208 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 143 | 135 | $217,496 | $10,555 | $10,772 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 141 | 136 | $49,474 | $2,003 | $2,090 |
| Level 3 Electrophysiologic ProceduresAPC 5213 | 135 | 132 | $414,714 | $20,183 | $21,117 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 110 | 107 | $95,551 | $4,263 | $4,358 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 94 | 90 | $198,098 | $8,463 | $8,874 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 87 | 87 | $138,945 | $5,225 | $5,339 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 73 | 72 | $64,356 | $2,352 | $2,405 |
| Level 4 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5194 | 72 | 64 | $321,862 | $14,591 | $14,606 |
See all 34 Medicare outpatient services at Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood
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 Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood 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 13,253 in 2020 to 14,765 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77339 | 884 | 6% | 4,474 | $202.3M | 43% | 54% |
| 77327 | 807 | 5% | 4,061 | $174.4M | 54% | 65% |
| 77365 | 804 | 5% | 3,973 | $193.8M | 42% | 54% |
| 77095 | 788 | 5% | 4,101 | $182M | 38% | 43% |
| 77346 | 768 | 5% | 3,621 | $177.9M | 29% | 35% |
| 77357 | 676 | 5% | 3,161 | $158M | 42% | 57% |
| 77065 | 591 | 4% | 3,110 | $131.5M | 40% | 44% |
| 77429 | 563 | 4% | 2,727 | $123.2M | 20% | 30% |
| 77433 | 495 | 3% | 2,613 | $118.9M | 19% | 29% |
| 77396 | 428 | 3% | 2,109 | $99.2M | 27% | 28% |
| 77084 | 393 | 3% | 2,267 | $96.2M | 15% | 14% |
| 77328 | 388 | 3% | 2,019 | $82.6M | 39% | 38% |
| 77345 | 363 | 2% | 1,763 | $91.2M | 38% | 46% |
| 77351 | 350 | 2% | 1,981 | $95.4M | 16% | 21% |
| 77372 | 326 | 2% | 1,724 | $82M | 45% | 64% |
| 77371 | 317 | 2% | 1,692 | $75.5M | 60% | 62% |
| 77336 | 299 | 2% | 1,606 | $76.2M | 40% | 45% |
| 77338 | 291 | 2% | 1,816 | $82.4M | 19% | 28% |
| 77064 | 275 | 2% | 1,725 | $69.6M | 20% | 23% |
| 77535 | 262 | 2% | 1,388 | $70.8M | 15% | 18% |
| 77016 | 258 | 2% | 1,408 | $62M | 12% | 11% |
| 77040 | 238 | 2% | 1,202 | $53.1M | 16% | 21% |
| 77039 | 229 | 2% | 1,233 | $57.4M | 25% | 20% |
| 77041 | 222 | 2% | 1,160 | $52.1M | 23% | 22% |
| 77093 | 194 | 1% | 1,097 | $50.4M | 13% | 13% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 14,765 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 Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2024). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
22
Operating rooms
8
Endoscopy rooms
6
Cardiac catheterization rooms
51
Rehabilitation unit beds
22
Off-site locations
1
Off-site emergency departments
149
Registered nurses
12
Licensed practical nurses
123
Resident physicians
37
Pharmacists
58
Respiratory therapists
29
Physical therapists
18
Occupational therapists
8
Speech pathologists and audiologists
84
Radiology technicians
4
Nuclear medicine technicians
82
Laboratory technicians
45
Medical technologists
2
Dietitians
4
Social workers
755
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
909 clinicians who bill Medicare list Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood 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.
Samer Suki, MD
Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1639132962
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Medical Oncology Physician
NPI 1295798874
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1548223878
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Medical Oncology Physician
NPI 1730142068
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1841298387
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1144405945
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Medical Oncology Physician
NPI 1518928514
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1245212521
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Pulmonary Disease Physician
NPI 1215989900
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1861466815
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Medical Oncology Physician
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Medical Oncology Physician
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Medical Oncology Physician
NPI 1417930876
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1306898499
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1992931133
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Medical Oncology Physician
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
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Interventional Cardiology Physician
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Rheumatology Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1982990156
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Revenue, expenses and income Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood reported to Medicare for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $12.5B | 1272.2% |
| Inpatient | $8.1B | 821.8% |
| Outpatient | $4.4B | 450.4% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$11.5B | -1172.2% |
| Net patient revenue | $982.3M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$813.9M | -82.9% |
| Operating income from patient care | $168.4M | 17.1% |
| Other income | $10.9M | 1.1% |
| Government appropriations | $123,865 | 0.0% |
| Other | $10.8M | 1.1% |
| Other expenses | $33 | 0.0% |
| Net income | $179.3M | 18.3% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $1.7B | 13.4% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $1B | 8.3% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $9.8B | 78.3% |
| Total charges | $12.6B | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831862, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.
Computed from Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood's latest cost report.
17.1%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
18.1%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
22.6%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
36% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$41.49
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
20.5%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
19.7%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
-0.13
Long-term debt to fund balance
Mortgages, notes and loans / fund balance
2.04
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
1.67
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
0 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
43 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
33 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
1.14
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
8.6 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831862, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Sep 2025), across all fund types: $874.4M in total assets and a $909M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | -$46,536 | -0.0% |
| Patient receivables, net | $116.4M | 13.3% |
| Inventory | $23.3M | 2.7% |
| Total current assets | $142.1M | 16.3% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $420.1M | 48.0% |
| Investments and other assets | $312.2M | 35.7% |
| Total assets | $874.4M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $69.5M | 8.0% |
| Long-term debt | -$116.4M | -13.3% |
| Total liabilities | -$34.7M | -4.0% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $909M | 104.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831862, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$77.7M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$73.8M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
-$5.8M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
-$242,606
CHIP shortfall
Cost of stand-alone CHIP patients minus CHIP payments
$147,793
State and local indigent care shortfall
Cost of indigent care program patients minus program payments
$82.5M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
10.1% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831862, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Sep 2020 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $629.2M | $735M | $733.8M | $838.7M | $966M | $982.3M |
| Operating expenses | $571.8M | $588.8M | $637.7M | $706.9M | $785.3M | $813.9M |
| Operating margin | 9.1% | 19.9% | 13.1% | 15.7% | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| Net income | $76M | $143.5M | $109.4M | $142M | $188M | $179.3M |
| Total assets | $732.5M | $775.2M | $783M | $791.7M | $841.5M | $874.4M |
| Discharges | 30,221 | 30,524 | 29,758 | 32,648 | 38,343 | 38,229 |
| Inpatient days | 139,701 | 153,186 | 149,201 | 166,339 | 179,639 | 177,996 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 38,451 | 40,505 | 46,505 | 54,460 | 59,590 | 57,970 |
| Beds | 573 | 573 | 611 | 619 | 611 | 621 |
| Employees (FTE) | 2,302 | 2,293 | 2,251 | 2,453 | 2,655 | 2,710 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831862, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating room | $13.7M | $60.6M | $523.4M | 0.12 | 94,435 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $60M | $803.4M | 0.07 | ||
| Emergency | $24.4M | $59.8M | $900.7M | 0.07 | 81,620 |
| Drugs charged to patients | $7.6M | $41.8M | $785M | 0.05 | 7,315 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $2,773 | $28.7M | $1.3B | 0.02 | 7,421 |
| Laboratory | $5M | $22.8M | $2B | 0.01 | 11,987 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $8.6M | $20.9M | $505.7M | 0.04 | 22,546 |
| Ct scan | $6.9M | $14.8M | $2.4B | 0.01 | 2,493 |
| Delivery room & labor room | $5.9M | $14.2M | $53.3M | 0.27 | 23,575 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $3.7M | $14.1M | $318.9M | 0.04 | 17,145 |
| Whole blood & packed red blood cell | $1.3M | $13.6M | $68.6M | 0.20 | 864 |
| Respiratory therapy | $4.8M | $10.4M | $95.2M | 0.11 | 3,997 |
| Physical therapy | $4.4M | $10M | $54.7M | 0.18 | 13,649 |
| Endoscopy | $2.4M | $7.5M | $58.9M | 0.13 | 11,864 |
| Renal dialysis | $3.7M | $7.3M | $61.7M | 0.12 | 1,938 |
| Recovery room | $2.9M | $5.8M | $69.8M | 0.08 | 4,176 |
| Radioisotope | $1.2M | $4.7M | $55.8M | 0.08 | 12,018 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $4.2M | $26.3M | 0.16 | ||
| Ultra sound | $1.8M | $4.1M | $181.4M | 0.02 | 1,575 |
| Occupational therapy | $1.7M | $2.9M | $24.5M | 0.12 | |
| Mri | $1.2M | $2.8M | $351.1M | 0.01 | 2,661 |
| Anesthesiology | $308,177 | $2.3M | $174.4M | 0.01 | 651 |
| Solis | $1.9M | $54.9M | 0.04 | ||
| Wound care | $1.1M | $1.8M | $6.4M | 0.29 | 4,293 |
| Electrocardiology | $699,871 | $1.8M | $250.6M | 0.01 | 1,892 |
| Sleep lab | $341,005 | $1.6M | $18.9M | 0.08 | 4,333 |
| Atascocita imaging | $60,639 | $1.4M | $19.5M | 0.07 | 2,318 |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $464,967 | $1.4M | $10.4M | 0.13 | 2,130 |
| Vascular lab | $759,984 | $1.4M | $207.7M | 0.01 | |
| Speech pathology | $776,991 | $1.3M | $8.9M | 0.15 | |
| Observation beds (distinct part) | $716,603 | $1.5M | 0.49 | 1,100 | |
| Electroencephalography | $190,581 | $550,604 | $19.4M | 0.03 | 216 |
| Mammography | $186,309 | 2,949 | |||
| Diabetes clinic | $40,819 | ||||
| Neuro interventional radiology | $10,918 | $62,255 | 0.18 | 77 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $54.2M | $161M | $602.2M | 0.27 | 271,605 |
| Intensive care unit | $15.6M | $40.9M | $297.8M | 0.14 | 44,760 |
| Neuro/icu | $7.8M | $21.3M | $167.9M | 0.13 | 28,840 |
| Subprovider - irf | $8.2M | $17.9M | $69.2M | 0.26 | 18,504 |
| Neonatal intensive care unit | $2.8M | $7.5M | $83.3M | 0.09 | 11,856 |
| Nursery | $343,774 | $1.9M | $6.8M | 0.27 | 6,092 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $11.6M | $121.3M | 176,873 | $67.61 | 62,618 |
| Employee benefits department | $562,782 | $41.1M | 15,133 | $37.32 | 4,371 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $30M | ||||
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $25.3M | 1,064,276 | |||
| Operation of plant | $2M | $20.1M | 65,952 | $29.93 | 191,361 |
| Nursing administration | $11M | $15.4M | 241,305 | $45.90 | 6,186 |
| I&r services-other prgm costs apprv | $11.7M | $13.9M | 11,161 | ||
| I&r services-salary & fringes apprv | $11.8M | ||||
| Housekeeping | $1.4M | $9.4M | 81,668 | $17.64 | 13,378 |
| Cafeteria | $168,263 | $7M | 43,290 | $19.04 | 18,630 |
| Social service | $4.9M | $5.4M | 109,256 | $44.99 | 3,288 |
| Medical records & library | $4,789 | $4.8M | 3,592 | ||
| Dietary | $921,247 | $3M | 13,132 | $19.06 | 14,279 |
| Laundry & linen service | $43,855 | $2.8M | 2,652 | $16.60 | 369 |
| Paramed ed prgm-(specify) | $244,789 | 2,284 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831862, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.
The factors Medicare uses to set what it pays Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood for an inpatient stay.
1.98
Case mix index
Higher than 77% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2027); higher means more complex, costlier care.
Major teaching hospital
Teaching status
0.25 residents per bed
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
30.4%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
5,653
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 | 1.74 | 1.74 | 2.00 | 1.92 | 1.88 | 1.89 | 1.98 |
| Wage index | 1.001 | 0.987 | 0.993 | 0.982 | 1.003 | 0.972 | 0.991 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -1.40% | -1.56% | -1.32% | -0.90% | -0.79% | -0.68% | -0.49% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | -0.28% | -0.17% | -0.17% | +0.16% | +0.14% | -0.11% | -0.21% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 7,942 | 7,942 | 5,865 | 5,637 | 5,721 | 5,814 | 5,653 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control.
Columbia/hca Of Houston, Inc
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 100%, since 2007
HCA Healthcare Inc
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 100%, since 2011
HCA Inc
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 100%, since 2007
Healthtrust Inc - The Hospital Company
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 100%, since 2007
Houston Healthcare Holdings, Inc
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 2011
Hti Hospital Holdings Inc
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 24.8%, since 2011
Women's Hospital Indianapolis, L.P.
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 18.3%, since 2011
Indianapolis Hospital Partner, LLC
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 18.1%, since 2011
Frisco Holding II
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 16.3%, since 2026
Hercules Holding II
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 14.3%, since 2006
HCA Health Services Of Texas Inc
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 10.6%, since 2011
Healthserv Acquisition LLC
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 10.6%, since 2011
Columbia Hospital Corporation - Delaware
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 6.5%, since 2011
Columbia Hospital Corporation Of West Houston
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 5.6%, since 2011
HCA Squared LLC
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 5.4%, since 2011
Hospital Corp LLC
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 5.4%, since 2011
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood'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 39 of 45 are shown.
Kingwood rehab unit
CCN 45T775, certified 1995, Medicare prospective payment
North cypress med center- dialysis
CCN 452389, certified 2019
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
About Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood range from $699 to $1,885 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $789. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,282. 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 Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood range from $699 to $1,815 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $1,209. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,708. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Colonoscopy with biopsy (CPT 45380), published negotiated rates at Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood range from $1,800 to $3,358 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $3,358. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,426. 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 Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood range from $6,342 to $9,136 across 4 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $6,472. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood range from $184 to $557 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $299. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $270. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC (MS-DRG 470), published negotiated rates at Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood range from $18,647 to $52,265 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $18,647. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $27,926. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 3 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is lower than 42% of US hospitals.
Yes. CMS counts 0.25 Medicare-funded residents per bed at Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood for fiscal year 2027, so it is a major teaching hospital.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.49% in fiscal year 2027 for more readmissions than expected.
In 2024, the most common were septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (674 discharges), heart failure and shock with mcc (214 discharges), simple pneumonia and pleurisy with mcc (161 discharges).
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood's Medicare case mix index is 1.98 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 77% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood reported 38,229 inpatient discharges and 177,996 inpatient days from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood reported 2,710 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood reported $982.3M in net patient revenue on $12.5B of gross charges for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, an operating margin of 17.1%, and net income of $179.3M.
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood reported $82.5M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, including $77.7M of charity care at cost.
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood's Medicare enrollment lists John Corbeil as CEO - Kmc since 2019.
Insurers' price transparency files list Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood under employer identification number 62-1619857 (HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood). 63 health plans and networks list 62-1619857 for it.
909 clinicians who bill Medicare list Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are diagnostic radiology physician (85), internal medicine physician (82), family medicine physician (66).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, effective 2018.
In its Medicare enrollment, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood reports Columbia/hca Of Houston, Inc as 5% or greater indirect ownership interest (100%).
CMS lists 38 services at Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Anesthesia, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiac Thoracic Surgery, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation (Commission On Accreditation Of Rehabilitation Facilities Inpatient Rehabilitation), Chemotherapy.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood came from ZIP codes 77339 (884), 77327 (807), 77365 (804).
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood has 621 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 582 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood is located at 22999 U S Highway 59 North, Kingwood, TX 77339. Its main phone number is (281) 359-7500.
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 450775.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood is 1811942238.
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood is affiliated with HCA Healthcare.
Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood lists 36 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ambetter, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
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