Prime Healthcare Services · La Palma, CA
3 of 5
CMS star rating
138
Beds
3,771
Inpatient discharges a year
$75M
Net patient revenue a year
14
In-network payers
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 138-bed proprietary hospital in La Palma, CA, affiliated with Prime Healthcare Services. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 14 in-network payers and 52 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services La Palma Intercommunity Hospital most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$6,856 - $10,587
from 2 insurers · median $8,721
CMS lists this service as CPT 59400, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports obstetrics / child birth services to CMS
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 788
$9,571 - $13,834
from 2 insurers · median $11,703
CMS lists this service as CPT 59510, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 788, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports obstetrics / child birth services to CMS
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$6,856 - $10,587
from 2 insurers · median $8,721
CMS lists this service as CPT 59610, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports obstetrics / child birth services to CMS
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 743
$12,260 - $18,801
from 2 insurers · median $15,531
Hospital reports inpatient surgical services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$296 - $503
from 2 insurers · median $399
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$497 - $1,957
from 2 insurers · median $1,227
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$603 - $1,957
from 2 insurers · median $1,280
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$353 - $1,483
from 2 insurers · median $918
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$252 - $894
from 2 insurers · median $573
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
CPT 77067
$108 - $200
from 2 insurers · median $154
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 66984
$1,514 - $3,774
from 2 insurers · median $2,644
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$128 - $134
from 2 insurers · median $131
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45378
$445 - $1,521
from 2 insurers · median $983
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$183 - $264
from 2 insurers · median $223
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$8,379
negotiated rate
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CPT 71260
$224 - $471
from 2 insurers · median $348
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$379 - $447
from 2 insurers · median $413
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Urology
CPT 52000
$8,379
negotiated rate
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 70551
$305 - $379
from 2 insurers · median $342
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$5,294
negotiated rate
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 72148
$305 - $379
from 2 insurers · median $342
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$366 - $847
from 2 insurers · median $606
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93970
$253 - $390
from 2 insurers · median $322
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$41 - $43
from 2 insurers · median $42
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 24 | 160% | 2 | 18 |
| Insurer B* | 21 | 75% | 0 | 18 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 16 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 8 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, or start a free trial.
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Quality
3 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$75M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation Inc
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for La Palma Intercommunity Hospital in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 20-5253134La Palma Intercommunity Hospital | 30Aetna, Ambetter, AmeriBen, Asuris Northwest Health, BCBS and 25 more | 1417965559 Prime Healthcare La Palma LLC1386947836 Prime Healthcare La Palma LLC |
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.
7901 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 670-7400
How La Palma Intercommunity Hospital compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
3 of 5
Lower than 42% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
Better on 1 of 5 measures
1 better, 4 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
Better on 1 of 3 measures
1 better, 2 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Better on 1 of 5 measures
1 better, 4 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
2 of 5
Lower than 81% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
55%
Lower than 94% 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)
0.87
Lower than 81% 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
204 min
Higher than 83% 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
71%
Higher than 63% 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 1 of 5 measures | |
| Safety | Better on 1 of 3 measures | |
| Readmissions | Better on 1 of 5 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 2 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 55% | 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) | 0.87 | 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 | 204 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 71% | 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 La Palma Intercommunity Hospital's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.29% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
-0.06% 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 La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, beside the US median and the average of CA hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 | Not Available | 4.075 | |||
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 892 cases | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.81 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 30 cases | 10.8 | 11.8 | 11.57 | Better than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.379 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 8.235 | |||
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 72 cases | 10.3 | 11 | 10.29 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 151 cases | 10.4 | 15.2 | 14.49 | Better than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.57 | |||
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,314 cases | 0.3 | 0.51 | 0.4818 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 80% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 171 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,714 cases | 0.19 | 0.2 | 0.21 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 66% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,680 cases | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.261 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 71% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 135 cases | 2.26 | 2.29 | 2.308 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 55% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.668 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 9.555 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 137 cases | 3.17 | 3.4 | 3.521 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 70% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 5.495 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 49 cases | 1.72 | 1.72 | 1.796 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 48% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 268 cases | 0.98 | 1.02 | 1.061 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 64% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.09 | |||
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 87 cases | 15.5 | 1.25 | 7.901 | Worse than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 159 cases | 5.4 | 3.85 | 16.67 | Worse than 52% 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 · 31 cases | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.91 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 55% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 11.39 | |||
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 5.546 | |||
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.001 | Number of cases too small | ||
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 44 cases | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.43 | Worse than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.19 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 43 cases | 19.7 | 19.8 | 19.94 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 139 cases | 21.8 | 21.3 | 21.41 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 5.612 | |||
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 228 cases | 18.6 | 17.2 | 17.7 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2347 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.834 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1,094 | 1,370 | 5,722 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.784 | 0.9835 | 5.638 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 0 | 3.347 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.5696 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2147 | No Different than National Benchmark | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.122 | 1.392 | 1.749 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1,713 | 1,799 | 5,308 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.412 | 1.377 | 6.105 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 3.273 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0.399 | 0.5366 | No Different than National Benchmark | The best result, shared by 24% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.32 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.433 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 17 | 61 | 112 | ||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.461 | 1.591 | 2.999 | ||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 1 | 2.368 | ||
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.8107 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2606 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.273 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 73.49 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6136 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.5911 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.7863 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3103 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.305 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 13,698 | 14,451 | 52,601 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.692 | 0.567 | 3.111 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 0 | 2.166 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.7784 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.008 | 0.127 | 0.1925 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.746 | 0.747 | 0.9502 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 13,698 | 13,646 | 48,317 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 6.611 | 5.683 | 27.04 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 2 | 9.99 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.151 | 0.279 | 0.383 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 69% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 70 | 73 | 72.2 | Worse than 62% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 9 | 8 | 8.78 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 21 | 18 | 19.02 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 86 | 87 | 86.82 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 3 | 4 | 3.514 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 69 | 80 | 75.76 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 87 | 91 | 89.84 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 10 | 4 | 5.713 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.855 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 21 | 16 | 18.53 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 66 | 79 | 75.81 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 83 | 91 | 89.11 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 14 | 5 | 7.043 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 1 | 3 | 2.688 | The lowest rating, shared by 2% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 20 | 16 | 17.15 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 53 | 61 | 58.95 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 72 | 77 | 75.75 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 26 | 19 | 21.56 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.449 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 21 | 19 | 19.48 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 73 | 86 | 84.61 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 27 | 13 | 15.03 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 1 | 3 | 3.08 | The lowest rating, shared by 4% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 73 | 87 | 84.97 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 30 | 14 | 16.39 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 70 | 86 | 83.61 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 61 | 74 | 70.69 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 15 | 7 | 8.855 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 24 | 19 | 20.45 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 62 | 77 | 73.94 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 16 | 6 | 7.637 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 22 | 17 | 18.43 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 76 | 85 | 81.99 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 12 | 3 | 4.958 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 12 | 11 | 13.06 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 14 | 8 | 10.01 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 29 | 20 | 22.36 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 57 | 72 | 67.63 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 84 | 88 | 86.85 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.047 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 70 | 74 | 72.06 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 14 | 9 | 10.94 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 16 | 16 | 17 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 66 | 75 | 71.11 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 11 | 5 | 7.488 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 23 | 20 | 21.4 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 67 | 77 | 72.49 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 11 | 4 | 6.121 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 22 | 19 | 21.39 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 76 | 86 | 82.8 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 7 | 3 | 3.779 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 17 | 11 | 13.42 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 38 | 59 | 47.5 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 28 | 9 | 17.79 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 34 | 31 | 34.71 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 69 | 82 | 74.85 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 1 | 3 | 2.203 | The lowest rating, shared by 4% 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 · 390 cases | 14 | 5 | 7.623 | Worse than 96% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 55 | 71 | 68.6 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 79 | 87 | 85.85 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 31 | 23 | 23.77 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 2 | 4 | 3.431 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 36 | 47 | 45.33 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 39 | 30 | 32.51 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 25 | 22 | 22.16 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.859 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 23 | 12 | 13.94 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 390 cases | 77 | 88 | 86.06 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 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 · 4,597 cases | 13 | 8 | 8.289 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 856 cases | 1 | 1 | 1.008 | Worse than 34% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.1852 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 507 cases | 76 | 79 | 69.96 | Worse than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 431 cases | 208 | 154 | 187 | Worse than 82% 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 · 401 cases | 204 | 148 | 182 | Worse than 83% 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 · 27 cases | 282 | 247 | 282 | Worse than 62% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 411 | |||
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 17,068 cases | 3 | 1 | 2.162 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 75.06 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 92.55 | |||
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 80 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 0 cases | Not Available | 48.75 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 575 cases | 9 | 15 | 13.67 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 121 cases | 71 | 65 | 68.8 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 33 cases | 79 | 73 | 76.38 | Better than 62% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 21 cases | 90 | 88 | 86.64 | Better than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 122 cases | 83 | 82 | 82.89 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 67 cases | 94 | 94 | 93.98 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 93.4 | |||
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 70.68 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 89.93 | |||
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 86.9 | |||
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 94.78 |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 1 | 5 | 4.959 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 8.417 |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.18 | 0.99 | 1.024 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals |
Measures CMS reports for the hospital's psychiatric unit or for a psychiatric hospital.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow-up care within 30 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 53.27 | |||
| Follow-up care within 7 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 33.73 | |||
| Hours of physical-restraint use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 6,123 cases | 0.1 | 0.05 | 0.9227 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Hours of seclusion use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 6,123 cases | 0 | 0.03 | 0.8326 | The worst result, shared by 39% of US hospitals | |
| Psychiatric patients screened for and given the flu vaccine2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 114 cases | 83 | 87 | 75.59 | Worse than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Medication continuation after psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 77 | |||
| Readmitted to any hospital within 30 days of psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 230 cases | 20 | 19.1 | 19.17 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 64% of US hospitals |
| Psychiatric patients screened for metabolic disorders2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 384 cases | 98 | 92 | 83.77 | Better than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol use brief intervention provided or offered2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 65.57 | |||
| Alcohol use brief intervention provided2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 70.11 | |||
| Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 64.72 | |||
| Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 54.45 | |||
| Tobacco use treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 50.58 | |||
| Tobacco use treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 23.57 | |||
| Discharged patients who received a transition record with the specified elements2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 457 cases | 43 | 77 | 55.11 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 66.67 | 20 | 30.07 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 16.67 | 5 | 7.571 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 10 | 16.48 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 2.5 | 4.567 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 9 | 34 | 28.67 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 2.25 | 8.75 | 7.519 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 36.67 | 40 | 45.16 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 9.167 | 10 | 11.79 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 28.08 | 29.5 | 30.43 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 65 | 72.5 | 53.33 | 50 | 30 | 66.67 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 21.67 | 18.13 | 13.33 | 12.5 | 7.5 | 16.67 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 0 | Not Available | 20 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 0 | Not Available | 5 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 16 | Not Available | Not Available | 3 | 8 | 9 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 5.333 | Not Available | Not Available | 0.75 | 2 | 2.25 |
| VBP safety domain score | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 80 | 50 | 36.67 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 20 | 12.5 | 9.167 |
| VBP total performance score | 27 | Not Available | Not Available | 40.75 | 22 | 28.08 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9984 | 0.9995 | 1.015 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.005 | |||
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.008 | 0.9969 | 1.002 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 72 cases | 1.061 | 0.9983 | 1.017 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 0.9788 | |||
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 144 cases | 1.039 | 0.9955 | 1.026 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | 1.035 | 1.039 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.9984 |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 1.011 | 0.9981 | 1.034 | 0.9996 | N/A | 1.008 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 1.015 | 0.9952 | 1.064 | 1.059 | 1.113 | 1.061 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 1.005 | 1.025 | 1.055 | 1.087 | 1.092 | 1.039 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | CA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.396 | 0.489 | 0.6114 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.486 | 0.346 | 0.449 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 3.07 | 0.559 | 0.679 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.7204 | |||
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.8718 | 0.9628 | 0.9656 | Better than 81% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0 | 0.7945 | 0.8116 | The best result, shared by 12% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | 0.005 | -0.0453 | 0.02733 | Worse than 53% 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 | -1.175 | -1.033 | 0 | -0.8816 | 0.0765 | 0.005 |
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 2023)
Accreditation
None
Medical school affiliation
Private (for profit)
Ownership type
129
Medicare-certified beds
99
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1972
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What La Palma Intercommunity Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
3,771
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 35%, Medicaid 4%
14,208
Inpatient days
34% of available bed days used
291
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 839373). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges La Palma Intercommunity Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 5,474 | 546 | 8,188 | 14,208 |
| Discharges | 1,333 | 145 | 2,293 | 3,771 |
| Average length of stay | 4.1 days | 3.8 days | 3.6 days | 3.8 days |
| Average daily census | 15.0 | 1.5 | 22.4 | 38.9 |
3,730
Medicare Advantage days
933 discharges
2,760
Medicaid managed care days
816 discharges
335
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 107 | 12,694 | 4,922 | 33% |
| Intensive care unit | 8 | 1,514 | 552 | 52% |
| Subprovider - ipf | 23 | 6,278 | 4,487 | 75% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839373, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What La Palma Intercommunity Hospital treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 609 Medicare discharges in 21 published DRGs; 2% surgical; 80% 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 | 197 | $65,296 | $18,569 | $17,238 | 1.98 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 60 | $27,319 | $11,976 | $7,212 | 1.32 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 38 | $29,094 | $6,996 | $7,681 | 0.78 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 35 | $36,597 | $12,088 | $9,662 | 1.28 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 28 | $38,634 | $9,287 | $10,199 | 1.03 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 26 | $59,785 | $12,294 | $15,783 | 1.33 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 25 | $39,494 | $12,214 | $10,426 | 1.50 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 20 | $35,040 | $14,909 | $9,251 | 1.59 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 19 | $68,097 | $15,418 | $17,978 | 1.70 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 17 | $28,781 | $6,946 | $7,598 | 0.79 |
| Other cerebrovascular disorders with MCCMS-DRG 070, medical | 15 | $31,358 | $15,413 | $8,279 | 1.79 |
| Other cerebrovascular disorders with CCMS-DRG 071, medical | 15 | $28,884 | $9,250 | $7,625 | 1.06 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 15 | $57,109 | $11,095 | $15,077 | 1.23 |
| Other digestive system diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 393, medical | 14 | $53,708 | $15,963 | $14,179 | 1.62 |
| Cellulitis without MCCMS-DRG 603, medical | 13 | $30,328 | $7,948 | $8,007 | 0.88 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with MCCMS-DRG 689, medical | 13 | $27,819 | $10,679 | $7,344 | 1.17 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 13 | $25,221 | $7,069 | $6,658 | 0.81 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 12 | $23,883 | $8,261 | $6,305 | 0.90 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 12 | $36,824 | $15,663 | $9,721 | 1.65 |
| Other digestive system diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 394, medical | 11 | $43,434 | $8,772 | $11,467 | 0.94 |
See all 21 Medicare inpatient DRGs at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-04-10), traditional Medicare only; CMS omits DRGs with fewer than 11 discharges. Estimated cost is average charges times the hospital's Medicare cost-to-charge ratio from the IPPS Impact File. Weights are the MS-DRG relative weights for the same year.
The comprehensive outpatient service groups (APCs) La Palma Intercommunity Hospital billed Medicare for most in 2024: 14 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 14 | $10,980 | $1,588 | $1,220 |
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 La Palma Intercommunity Hospital in 2025. Market share is this hospital's part of every hospital's Medicare stays from the ZIP code. Its published Medicare stays went from 1,003 in 2020 to 1,696 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90703 | 390 | 23% | 1,574 | $32.9M | 19% | 17% |
| 90620 | 172 | 10% | 690 | $14M | 10% | 8% |
| 90715 | 130 | 8% | 482 | $9.5M | 24% | 20% |
| 90630 | 123 | 7% | 485 | $9.1M | 7% | 6% |
| 90623 | 116 | 7% | 417 | $8.2M | 22% | 20% |
| 90701 | 100 | 6% | 436 | $7.8M | 17% | 20% |
| 90650 | 89 | 5% | 331 | $6.2M | 3% | 2% |
| 90716 | 87 | 5% | 363 | $6.6M | 26% | 18% |
| 92711 | 56 | 3% | 187 | $2.5M | 12% | 5% |
| 90713 | 40 | 2% | 136 | $2.5M | 4% | 2% |
| 90621 | 39 | 2% | 111 | $2.4M | 5% | 6% |
| 92804 | 38 | 2% | 133 | $2.6M | 1% | 1% |
| 90241 | 33 | 2% | 137 | $1.9M | 2% | |
| 90638 | 33 | 2% | 124 | $2.1M | 2% | |
| 90706 | 32 | 2% | 127 | $2.2M | 1% | 2% |
| 90020 | 28 | 2% | 133 | $2M | 1% | |
| 90720 | 28 | 2% | 155 | $2.6M | 4% | 2% |
| 90805 | 25 | 1% | 90 | $1.6M | 1% | 1% |
| 92801 | 22 | 1% | 78 | $1.4M | 1% | 1% |
| 90680 | 19 | 1% | 66 | $1.2M | 2% | |
| 95860 | 19 | 1% | 93 | $1.7M | 3% | 2% |
| 90740 | 17 | 1% | 104 | $1.5M | 1% | |
| 92833 | 14 | 1% | 56 | $977,644 | 1% | |
| 90262 | 12 | 1% | 44 | $746,005 | 1% | |
| 90712 | 12 | 1% | 49 | $1.1M | 1% | 2% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 1,696 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 La Palma Intercommunity Hospital reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2017). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
10
Psychiatric unit beds
24
Rehabilitation unit beds
99
Registered nurses
16
Licensed practical nurses
3
Pharmacists
6
Respiratory therapists
5
Physical therapists
5
Occupational therapists
4
Speech pathologists and audiologists
2
Dietitians
3
Social workers
192
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Neurology Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Specialist
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Pulmonary Disease Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
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Interventional Cardiology Physician
NPI 1114924727
See commercial rates for Harinder Gogia, M.D.James Liu, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1518074731
See commercial rates for James Liu, M.D.Lucia Young, D.O.
Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1518227917
See commercial rates for Lucia Young, D.O.Bharat Chauhan, M.D.
Infectious Disease Physician
NPI 1730243759
See commercial rates for Bharat Chauhan, M.D.Denis Bolton, D.O.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1952493876
See commercial rates for Denis Bolton, D.O.Felix Gaw, M.D.
Surgery Physician
NPI 1144243601
See commercial rates for Felix Gaw, M.D.Moustafa Alamy, M.D.
Specialist
NPI 1184659161
See commercial rates for Moustafa Alamy, M.D.Samantha Von Ins
General Practice Physician
NPI 1942521174
See commercial rates for Samantha Von InsPeyman Borghei, M.D
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician
NPI 1972798791
See commercial rates for Peyman Borghei, M.DMichael Shahangian, M.D.
Specialist
NPI 1437188604
See commercial rates for Michael Shahangian, M.D.Arun Reghunathan
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1821478397
See commercial rates for Arun ReghunathanRamandeep Brar, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1821165549
See commercial rates for Ramandeep Brar, M.D.Andrew Morado, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1740554328
See commercial rates for Andrew Morado, M.D.Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians facility affiliations, released 2026-10-15, with names and specialties from NPPES. Affiliation means the clinician bills Medicare for care at this hospital; it is not employment.
Revenue, expenses and income La Palma Intercommunity Hospital reported to Medicare for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $430.9M | 574.2% |
| Inpatient | $310.6M | 413.9% |
| Outpatient | $120.3M | 160.3% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$355.9M | -474.2% |
| Net patient revenue | $75M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$65.3M | -87.1% |
| Operating income from patient care | $9.7M | 12.9% |
| Other income | $394,245 | 0.5% |
| Contributions and donations | $138,234 | 0.2% |
| Other | $256,011 | 0.3% |
| Net income | $10.1M | 13.5% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $89.6M | 20.8% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $128.1M | 29.7% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $213.2M | 49.5% |
| Total charges | $430.9M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839373, 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 La Palma Intercommunity Hospital's latest cost report.
12.9%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
13.4%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
18.1%
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
$41.69
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
22.1%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
16.1%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
-0.82
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
-0.55
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
50 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
-112 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
1.65
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
10.3 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839373, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What La Palma Intercommunity Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Dec 2025), across all fund types: $45.7M in total assets and a $62.7M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $550 | 0.0% |
| Patient receivables, net | $10.4M | 22.7% |
| Inventory | $740,439 | 1.6% |
| Total current assets | $15.5M | 33.9% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $30.2M | 66.1% |
| Total assets | $45.7M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | -$18.9M | -41.4% |
| Total liabilities | -$17M | -37.2% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $62.7M | 137.2% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839373, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care La Palma Intercommunity Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$229,050
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$7M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$5.9M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$6.9M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
10.6% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839373, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $45.4M | $50.3M | $54.3M | $55.9M | $64.6M | $75M |
| Operating expenses | $52.8M | $51.9M | $55.3M | $58.7M | $66.2M | $65.3M |
| Operating margin | -16.4% | -3.3% | -1.7% | -5.0% | -2.6% | 12.9% |
| Net income | $1.2M | $381,750 | -$424,585 | -$2.4M | $86,179 | $10.1M |
| Total assets | $69.9M | $66.6M | $69.4M | $54.1M | $50.7M | $45.7M |
| Discharges | 12,227 | 2,288 | 2,590 | 2,682 | 2,984 | 3,771 |
| Inpatient days | 10,005 | 9,718 | 11,353 | 10,789 | 11,519 | 14,208 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 1,840 | 1,939 | 2,698 | 2,609 | 2,909 | 3,730 |
| Beds | 140 | 138 | 138 | 138 | 138 | 138 |
| Employees (FTE) | 253 | 246 | 257 | 230 | 270 | 291 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839373, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center La Palma Intercommunity Hospital reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency | $3M | $6.5M | $84.7M | 0.08 | 2,863 |
| Drugs charged to patients | $3.9M | $27.4M | 0.14 | ||
| Laboratory | $1.3M | $3.3M | $59M | 0.06 | 2,107 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $2.8M | $15.5M | 0.18 | ||
| Physical therapy | $2.5M | $5M | 0.50 | 12,308 | |
| Operating room | $791,785 | $2.4M | $15.6M | 0.15 | 5,481 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $562,630 | $1.9M | $10.7M | 0.18 | 4,164 |
| Respiratory therapy | $998,304 | $1.9M | $25.7M | 0.07 | 278 |
| Ct scan | $416,322 | $1.1M | $31.2M | 0.03 | 929 |
| Clinic | $256,396 | $1.1M | $2.7M | 0.40 | 2,980 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $659,861 | $4.1M | 0.16 | ||
| Ultrasound | $326,289 | $641,503 | $6.8M | 0.09 | 499 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $489,348 | $4.3M | 0.11 | ||
| Electrocardiology | $179,685 | $383,498 | $12.3M | 0.03 | |
| Whole blood & packed red blood cell | $1,771 | $338,200 | $5M | 0.07 | |
| Renal dialysis | $331,281 | $2.6M | 0.13 | ||
| Gi lab | $80,412 | $267,338 | $4.2M | 0.06 | 692 |
| Mri | $96,905 | $201,220 | $3.7M | 0.05 | 180 |
| Radioisotope | $67,640 | $170,579 | $1.1M | 0.15 | 340 |
| Electroencephalography | $17,467 | $163,569 | 0.11 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $7.7M | $19M | $62.7M | 0.30 | 18,267 |
| Subprovider - ipf | $3.3M | $7.9M | $30.9M | 0.26 | 5,555 |
| Intensive care unit | $2.1M | $4.9M | $15.6M | 0.31 | 4,625 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $2.6M | $13.4M | 84,036 | $30.35 | 14,381 |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $3.1M | 98,382 | |||
| Operation of plant | $336,893 | $2.7M | 9,831 | $34.27 | 5,243 |
| Maintenance & repairs | $660,903 | $1.6M | 25,696 | $25.72 | 2,872 |
| Pharmacy | $1.2M | $1.5M | 22,063 | $54.36 | |
| Nursing administration | $1.2M | $1.4M | 16,580 | $69.39 | 2,534 |
| Housekeeping | $794,946 | $1.2M | 32,863 | $24.19 | 562 |
| Employee benefits department | $393,362 | $1.1M | 10,191 | $38.60 | 1,105 |
| Medical records & library | $137,374 | $1M | 5,968 | $23.02 | 1,812 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $1M | ||||
| Dietary | $863,497 | $872,261 | 32,401 | $13.20 | 5,100 |
| Cafeteria | $675,064 | ||||
| Laundry & linen service | $286,201 | 996 | |||
| Social service | $84,886 | $119,626 | 2,812 | $30.19 | 308 |
| Central services & supply | $19,120 | $80,597 | 352 | $54.32 | 2,201 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 839373, 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 La Palma Intercommunity Hospital for an inpatient stay.
1.51
Case mix index
Higher than 29% 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).
48.5%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
1,242
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 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.73 | 1.66 | 1.65 | 1.56 | 1.51 |
| Wage index | 1.275 | 1.271 | 1.277 | 1.519 | 1.451 | 1.431 | 1.399 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.03% | -0.04% | -0.10% | -0.15% | -0.63% | -0.68% | -0.29% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | +0.29% | -0.27% | -0.27% | -0.09% | +1.87% | -0.03% | -0.06% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 1,253 | 1,253 | 739 | 831 | 890 | 926 | 1,242 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations La Palma Intercommunity Hospital reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control.
Prime Healthcare Foundation Inc
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 2014
Prime Healthcare Holdings Inc
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 100%, since 2010
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on La Palma Intercommunity Hospital's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment; the first 2 of 4 are shown.
340B drug pricing program
Not participating
340B ID DSH050580, registered as a disproportionate share hospital. Authorizing official: Allen Stefanek, CEO.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
La palma-psych
CCN 05S580, certified 1990, Medicare prospective payment
La palma-rehab
CCN 05T580, certified 1990, Medicare prospective payment
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of La Palma Intercommunity Hospital's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
About La Palma Intercommunity Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital range from $379 to $447 across 2 insurers. Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield of CA's rate is $447. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $747. 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 La Palma Intercommunity Hospital range from $296 to $503 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $503. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,266. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Colonoscopy with biopsy (CPT 45380), published negotiated rates at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital range from $497 to $1,957 across 2 insurers. Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield of CA's rate is $497. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $2,896. 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 La Palma Intercommunity Hospital range from $6,856 to $10,587 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $10,587. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital range from $108 to $200 across 2 insurers. Aetna's rate is $200. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $692. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 3 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is lower than 42% of US hospitals.
CMS reports no Medicare-funded interns or residents at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital for fiscal year 2027.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts La Palma Intercommunity Hospital's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.29% 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 (197 discharges), miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with mcc (60 discharges), miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without mcc (38 discharges).
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital's Medicare case mix index is 1.51 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 29% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital reported 3,771 inpatient discharges and 14,208 inpatient days from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital reported 291 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital reported $75M in net patient revenue on $430.9M of gross charges for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, an operating margin of 12.9%, and net income of $10.1M.
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital reported $6.9M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, including $229,050 of charity care at cost.
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital's Medicare enrollment lists Ayman Mousa as Chief Executive Officer since 2021.
Insurers' price transparency files list La Palma Intercommunity Hospital under employer identification number 20-5253134 (La Palma Intercommunity Hospital). 30 health plans and networks list 20-5253134 for it.
HRSA's 340B database lists La Palma Intercommunity Hospital (340B ID DSH050580) as no longer participating since 2019.
94 clinicians who bill Medicare list La Palma Intercommunity Hospital as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are emergency medicine physician (20), internal medicine physician (14), family medicine physician (6).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, effective 2023.
In its Medicare enrollment, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital reports Prime Healthcare Foundation Inc as 5% or greater direct ownership interest (100%).
CMS lists 18 services at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Anesthesia, Clinical Laboratory, Diagnostic Radiology, Dietary Care.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital came from ZIP codes 90703 (390), 90620 (172), 90715 (130).
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital has 138 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 129 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is located at 7901 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623. Its main phone number is (714) 670-7400.
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 050580.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is 1417965559.
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is affiliated with Prime Healthcare Services.
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital lists 14 in-network payers, including Aetna, Centene, HealthNet, Health Smart, 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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