North Mississippi Health Services · Hamilton, AL
3 of 5
CMS star rating
115
Beds
349
Inpatient discharges a year
$20.2M
Net patient revenue a year
27
In-network payers
North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton is a 115-bed voluntary non-profit - private hospital in Hamilton, AL, affiliated with North Mississippi Health Services. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 27 in-network payers and 328 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton 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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Medicine & Surgery
CPT 66984
$3,340 - $4,604
from 3 insurers · median $3,756
70 Medicare claims in Level 1 Intraocular Procedures (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$589 - $4,432
from 4 insurers · median $668
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$174 - $879
from 4 insurers · median $418
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$7,982 - $21,016
from 4 insurers · median $15,085
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$458 - $1,107
from 3 insurers · median $949
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$7,982 - $11,777
from 3 insurers · median $11,111
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$1,467 - $2,298
from 4 insurers · median $1,715
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 743
$11,394 - $13,813
from 2 insurers · median $12,604
Hospital reports inpatient surgical services to CMS
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$1,467 - $2,627
from 4 insurers · median $2,117
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$368 - $3,987
from 4 insurers · median $553
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$1,467 - $2,553
from 4 insurers · median $2,130
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45378
$1,467 - $1,947
from 4 insurers · median $1,749
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
CPT 77067
$116 - $271
from 3 insurers · median $155
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$111 - $308
from 4 insurers · median $154
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Lung function and sleep
CPT 95810
$1,476 - $4,110
from 3 insurers · median $2,054
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$589 - $4,311
from 4 insurers · median $800
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$286 - $3,302
from 4 insurers · median $527
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58661
$7,982 - $11,777
from 3 insurers · median $10,061
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Lung function and sleep
CPT 95811
$1,476 - $4,350
from 3 insurers · median $2,054
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$3,756 - $6,418
from 3 insurers · median $4,429
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Gynecology
CPT 58662
$7,982 - $11,777
from 3 insurers · median $8,184
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 62322 · CPT 62323
$1,409 - $1,665
from 3 insurers · median $1,598
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 72148
$368 - $1,423
from 4 insurers · median $497
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Orthopedics and pain
CPT 29888
$7,982 - $14,421
from 3 insurers · median $10,833
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* | 17 | 346% | 10 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 23 | 196% | 8 | 1 |
| Insurer C* | 22 | 168% | 22 | 0 |
| Insurer D* | 21 | 151% | 9 | 7 |
How we chose these services: 1 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 16 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 7 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 North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton, or start a free trial.
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Quality
3 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$20.2M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by North Mississippi Health Services Inc
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 64-0926753(multi-state) Marion Regional Medical Center INC | 36Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 31 more | 1932160082 Marion Regional Medical Center Inc.1801842067 Marion Regional Medical Center Inc.1205254356 Marion Regional Medical Center Inc.and 10 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.
1256 Military Street South, Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-6200
How North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton 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
No different on 3 measures
0 better, 3 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Readmissions
Better on 1 of 4 measures
1 better, 3 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Would definitely recommend
86%
Higher than 92% 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
Time in the ER before going home
104 min
Lower than 87% 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
87%
Higher than 94% 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 | No different on 3 measures | |
| Readmissions | Better on 1 of 4 measures | |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 86% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Not penalized | 2026 |
| 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 | 104 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 87% | 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 North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.21% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
0.00% on Medicare payments
Value-based purchasing
Hospital Value-Based Purchasing bonus or reduction for quality and cost, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Each result CMS publishes for North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton, beside the US median and the average of AL hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 | Not Available | 4.469 | |||
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 129 cases | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.658 | Worse than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 12.46 | |||
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.7 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 8.869 | |||
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.65 | |||
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 52 cases | 14.9 | 15.2 | 16.81 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 14.25 | |||
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 160 cases | 0.61 | 0.51 | 0.6234 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 68% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 184 | |||
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 231 cases | 0.21 | 0.2 | 0.2114 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 54% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 235 cases | 0.32 | 0.27 | 0.2777 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 89% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 2.258 | |||
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.702 | |||
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 10.91 | |||
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 3.831 | |||
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 5.911 | |||
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.803 | |||
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.058 |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.616 | |||
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 25 cases | 19.6 | 1.25 | 11.68 | Worse than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 54 cases | 6.2 | 3.85 | 12.55 | Worse than 53% 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 · 59 cases | 13.4 | 12.9 | 12.93 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 72% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 10.28 | |||
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 5.113 | |||
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.986 | Number of cases too small | ||
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 14.31 | |||
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.67 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 31 cases | 19.5 | 19.8 | 19.89 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 27 cases | 22.2 | 21.3 | 21.29 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 5.979 | |||
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 54 cases | 17.6 | 17.2 | 17.3 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3169 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.803 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 122 | 1,370 | 3,994 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.071 | 0.9835 | 4.09 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.932 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6373 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.1812 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.656 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 295 | 1,799 | 5,240 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.108 | 1.377 | 6.563 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 3.286 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.5151 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2584 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.032 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 115 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.302 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.222 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6198 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3223 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.058 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 169 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.547 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.1 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6612 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3413 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.26 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3,712 | 14,451 | 38,119 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.064 | 0.567 | 2.905 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.295 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.8121 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2104 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.307 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3,712 | 13,646 | 35,794 | ||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.781 | 5.683 | 20 | ||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 2 | 8.833 | ||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3683 |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 89 | 73 | 70.64 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 2 | 8 | 10.56 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 9 | 18 | 18.79 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 83.69 | |||
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 2.759 | |||
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 90 | 80 | 79.88 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 91.09 | |||
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 0 | 4 | 4.699 | The best result, shared by 4% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 3.315 | |||
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 10 | 16 | 15.42 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 83 | 79 | 81.51 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 91.22 | |||
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 4 | 5 | 5.027 | Better than 62% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 3.278 | |||
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 13 | 16 | 13.47 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 72 | 61 | 62.21 | Better than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 77.09 | |||
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 8 | 19 | 19.6 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 2.685 | |||
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 20 | 19 | 18.19 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 84.46 | |||
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 11 | 13 | 14.63 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 3.056 | |||
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 89 | 87 | 85.37 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 6 | 14 | 16.42 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 94 | 86 | 83.58 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 76 | 74 | 76.38 | Better than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 5 | 7 | 6.297 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 19 | 19 | 17.33 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 84 | 77 | 79.28 | Better than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 3 | 6 | 5.516 | Better than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 13 | 17 | 15.2 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 88 | 85 | 86.14 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.688 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 9 | 11 | 10.17 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 2 | 8 | 8.753 | Better than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 13 | 20 | 20.79 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 85 | 72 | 70.45 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 87.57 | |||
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 3.222 | |||
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 78 | 74 | 74.89 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 2 | 9 | 9.938 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 20 | 16 | 15.17 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 88 | 75 | 75.05 | Better than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 0 | 5 | 6 | The best result, shared by 1% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 12 | 20 | 18.95 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 88 | 77 | 76.77 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 1 | 4 | 5.703 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 11 | 19 | 17.53 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 93 | 86 | 84.83 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 1 | 3 | 3.531 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 6 | 11 | 11.64 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 72 | 59 | 66.56 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 4 | 9 | 6.575 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 24 | 31 | 26.86 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 84.96 | |||
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 4 | |||
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 2 | 5 | 6.466 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 86 | 71 | 70.55 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 86.26 | |||
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 12 | 23 | 22.99 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 3.389 | |||
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 67 | 47 | 48.08 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 14 | 30 | 30.03 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 19 | 22 | 21.89 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | Not Applicable | 3.241 | |||
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 18 | 12 | 13 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 82 | 88 | 87 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | low | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 10 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.7 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.5 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 282 cases | 69 | 79 | 62.92 | Worse than 65% 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 · 392 cases | 106 | 154 | 158 | Better than 89% 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 · 383 cases | 104 | 148 | 153 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 255 | |||
| 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 | 311 | |||
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 6,671 cases | 2 | 1 | 2.342 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 67.37 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 56 cases | 59 | 97 | 90.8 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 100 | |||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 46.43 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 128 cases | 15 | 15 | 14.5 | Worse than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 15 cases | 87 | 65 | 62.47 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 70.8 | |||
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 87.48 | |||
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 15 cases | 87 | 82 | 79.9 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 12 cases | 100 | 94 | 90.95 | The best result, shared by 10% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 95.75 | |||
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 0 cases | Not Available | 77.67 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 91.83 | |||
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 75.44 | |||
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 89.85 |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 10.7 | 5 | 7.666 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 9 | 6.6 | 6.484 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | This hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.07 | 0.99 | 0.9828 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.029 | |||
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.045 | |||
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 0.996 | |||
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.945 | 0.9983 | 1.009 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.039 | |||
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.003 | 0.9955 | 1.003 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 0.9815 | 0.9915 | 0.9597 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 0.902 | 0.9335 | 0.9511 | 0.9701 | 0.9562 | 0.945 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 0.9593 | 0.9792 | 0.996 | 0.978 | 0.9492 | 1.003 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | This hospital | US median | AL average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.5999 | |||
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.4007 | |||
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.8784 | |||
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.8744 | |||
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.049 | |||
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.5688 | |||
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | N/A | 0.09962 |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Yes | No | N/A | No | No | No |
| Total HAC score | 0.9956 | 0.0323 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 1994)
Accreditation
None
Medical school affiliation
Private (not for profit)
Ownership type
57
Medicare-certified beds
15
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1981
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
349
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 38%, Medicaid 3%
3,306
Inpatient days
25% of available bed days used
111
Employees (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 831532). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 1,739 | 24 | 1,543 | 3,306 |
| Discharges | 132 | 10 | 207 | 349 |
| Average length of stay | 13.2 days | 2.4 days | 7.5 days | 9.5 days |
| Average daily census | 4.8 | 0.1 | 4.2 | 9.1 |
334
Medicare Advantage days
128 discharges
13
Medicaid managed care days
8 discharges
299
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 32 | 882 | 342 | 8% |
| Intensive care unit | 4 | |||
| Skilled nursing facility | 79 | 23,018 | 478 | 80% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831532, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 11 Medicare discharges in 1 published DRGs; 0% surgical; 100% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 11 | $21,168 | $11,007 | $13,378 | 1.33 |
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) North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton billed Medicare for most in 2024: 124 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Intraocular ProceduresAPC 5491 | 70 | 41 | $11,300 | $1,516 | $1,752 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 54 | 50 | $10,442 | $1,782 | $2,090 |
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 North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton 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 219 in 2020 to 235 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35570 | 178 | 76% | 484 | $2.8M | 27% | 26% |
| 35563 | 18 | 8% | 44 | $237,453 | 9% | 7% |
| 35552 | 15 | 6% | 40 | $230,203 | 33% | 15% |
| 35564 | 12 | 5% | 32 | $165,866 | 11% | 10% |
| 35586 | 12 | 5% | 31 | $183,604 | 4% | 6% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 235 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 North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2014). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
2
Operating rooms
1
Endoscopy rooms
15
Registered nurses
1
Physicians
1
Nurse practitioners
1
Pharmacists
1
Physical therapists
1
Radiology technicians
1
Medical technologists
1
Dietitians
6
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
67 clinicians who bill Medicare list North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton 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.
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Interventional Cardiology Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
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Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Pulmonary Disease Physician
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
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Family Nurse Practitioner
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Revenue, expenses and income North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton reported to Medicare for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $62.9M | 312.1% |
| Inpatient | $18M | 89.4% |
| Outpatient | $44.9M | 222.7% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$42.8M | -212.1% |
| Net patient revenue | $20.2M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$23.6M | -117.0% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$3.4M | -17.0% |
| Other income | -$1.5M | -7.3% |
| Net income | -$4.9M | -24.3% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $9.5M | 15.9% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $5.6M | 9.4% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $44.6M | 74.6% |
| Total charges | $59.7M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831532, 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 North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton's latest cost report.
-17.0%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
-26.2%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
-17.2%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
64% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$32.05
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
-52.3%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
0.20
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
0.15
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
9 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
8 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
112 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
1.99
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
13.0 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831532, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Sep 2025), across all fund types: $9.4M in total assets and a -$33.9M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $541,762 | 5.8% |
| Patient receivables, net | $448,952 | 4.8% |
| Inventory | $351,031 | 3.7% |
| Total current assets | $1.4M | 14.5% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $3.5M | 37.9% |
| Investments and other assets | $4.5M | 47.6% |
| Total assets | $9.4M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $6.8M | 72.1% |
| Total liabilities | $43.3M | 461.9% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | -$33.9M | -361.9% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831532, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$1.2M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$66,122
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$1.6M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$2,973
CHIP shortfall
Cost of stand-alone CHIP patients minus CHIP payments
$1.2M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
5.2% 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 831532, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton'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 | $16.8M | $18.7M | $19.7M | $18.6M | $18.5M | $20.2M |
| Operating expenses | $24.4M | $22.5M | $21.8M | $23.1M | $22.2M | $23.6M |
| Operating margin | -44.9% | -19.9% | -11.0% | -24.7% | -20.3% | -17.0% |
| Net income | -$4.6M | -$2.4M | -$303,161 | -$4.1M | -$3.5M | -$4.9M |
| Total assets | $7.1M | $7.4M | $8.2M | $8.6M | $7.6M | $9.4M |
| Discharges | 388 | 370 | 289 | 259 | 321 | 349 |
| Inpatient days | 2,736 | 2,546 | 2,872 | 2,844 | 2,954 | 3,306 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 156 | 159 | 90 | 123 | 219 | 334 |
| Beds | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 | 115 |
| Employees (FTE) | 107 | 104 | 103 | 115 | 114 | 111 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831532, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural health clinic | $2.9M | $5.2M | $2.7M | 1.90 | |
| Emergency | $725,520 | $2.9M | $11.5M | 0.25 | 1,872 |
| Laboratory | $504,966 | $2M | $4.9M | 0.41 | 1,132 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $613,618 | $1.5M | $3.9M | 0.37 | 4,695 |
| Physical therapy | $580,014 | $1.4M | $3.5M | 0.40 | 11,991 |
| Drugs charged to patients | $981,761 | $3.4M | 0.29 | ||
| Respiratory therapy | $435,566 | $898,050 | $1.2M | 0.75 | 1,737 |
| Operating room | $156,934 | $748,094 | $3.5M | 0.22 | 5,376 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $731,124 | $701,471 | 1.04 | ||
| Ct scan | $596,874 | $10.3M | 0.06 | 413 | |
| Mri | $460,375 | $2.3M | 0.20 | ||
| Blood storing processing & trans. | $54,373 | $161,104 | 0.34 | ||
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $47,019 | $129,017 | 0.36 | ||
| Outpatient infusion | $18,860 | $38,509 | $135,649 | 0.28 | |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $38,111 | $191,882 | 0.20 | ||
| Electrocardiology | $25,471 | $949,714 | 0.03 | ||
| Anesthesiology | $79,766 | $11,784 | $180,550 | 0.07 | 56 |
| Recovery room | $6,486 | $5,890 | 1.10 | 188 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled nursing facility | $3M | $9M | $7.2M | 1.25 | 27,011 |
| Adults & pediatrics | $1.2M | $3.5M | $2.9M | 1.20 | 11,450 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $570,636 | $8M | 22,805 | $22.83 | 2,458 |
| Employee benefits department | $70,841 | $2M | 1,800 | $39.36 | 1,250 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $1.3M | ||||
| Operation of plant | $185,573 | $1.2M | 6,747 | $27.51 | 8,142 |
| Dietary | $464,286 | $1M | 26,864 | $17.28 | 3,902 |
| Nursing administration | $544,708 | $655,293 | 12,683 | $42.95 | 937 |
| Housekeeping | $373,821 | $501,155 | 21,820 | $17.13 | 591 |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $360,757 | 114,002 | |||
| Pharmacy | $310,408 | $356,436 | 5,366 | $57.84 | 2,107 |
| Medical records & library | $84,487 | $340,740 | 2,099 | $40.26 | 2,147 |
| Laundry & linen service | $83,150 | $335,965 | 5,287 | $15.73 | 2,175 |
| Central services & supply | -$7,917 | 1,077 | |||
| Cafeteria | -$53,896 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 831532, 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 North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton for an inpatient stay.
1.03
Case mix index
Higher than 2% 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).
9.3%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
127
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Rural
Location type
Geographic area CMS assigns before any wage index reclassification (FY 2027).
| IPPS fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case mix index | 1.10 | 1.10 | 1.31 | 1.20 | 1.22 | 1.17 | 1.03 |
| Wage index | 0.815 | 0.782 | 0.790 | 0.789 | 0.758 | 0.796 | 0.774 |
| Readmissions adjustment | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | -0.21% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 258 | 258 | 163 | 149 | 103 | 132 | 127 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control. 1 individuals also hold ownership interests; they are not listed here.
North Mississippi Health Services Inc
5% or greater direct ownership interest, since 2000
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton'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 9 of 11 are shown.
Marion Regional Medical Center Inc files the Form 990 for the tax ID insurers list for North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton, so these people may lead the wider organization rather than North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton alone.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Michael S Spees | President |
| Sharon Nobles | Treasurer |
| Bruce Toppin | Secretary |
| Robin Mixon | Administrator |
| Wade Nixon | Chairman |
Board members: Belinda Mcrae, Bobby Wallace, Dr Sonny Nix, Wymon Jerone Frederick.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Marion Regional Medical Center Inc (EIN 64-0926753), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
Accountable care organization (Medicare Shared Savings Program)
Compass ACO, LLC
ACO A5709, current agreement since 2026. Public reporting page
Source: CMS Shared Savings Program participants, 2026, matched on North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton's legal name.
Helipad
North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton
FAA location ID 9AL8, a medical-use heliport at the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Marion regional medical center
CCN 01U044, certified 1988, Medicare prospective payment
Marion regional medical center
CCN 015167, certified 1984, Medicare prospective payment
Hamilton primary care center
CCN 013462, certified 2015, Medicare cost reimbursed
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
About North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton range from $589 to $4,311 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $879. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $677. 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 North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton range from $589 to $4,432 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $4,432. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $576. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Colonoscopy with polyp removal (CPT 45385), published negotiated rates at North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton range from $1,467 to $2,627 across 4 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $1,467. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,379. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton range from $116 to $271 across 3 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $155. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $150. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton 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 North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton for fiscal year 2027.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.21% in fiscal year 2027 for more readmissions than expected.
In 2024, the most common were simple pneumonia and pleurisy with mcc (11 discharges).
North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton's Medicare case mix index is 1.03 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 2% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton reported 349 inpatient discharges and 3,306 inpatient days from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton reported 111 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton reported $20.2M in net patient revenue on $62.9M of gross charges for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, an operating margin of -17.0%, and net income of -$4.9M.
North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton reported $1.2M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, including $1.2M of charity care at cost.
Insurers' price transparency files list North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton under employer identification number 64-0926753 ((multi-state) Marion Regional Medical Center INC). 36 health plans and networks list 64-0926753 for it.
67 clinicians who bill Medicare list North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are family nurse practitioner (14), family medicine physician (11), internal medicine physician (11).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton, effective 1994.
In its Medicare enrollment, North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton reports North Mississippi Health Services Inc as 5% or greater direct ownership interest.
CMS lists 23 services at North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton, including Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Anesthesia, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation (Commission On Accreditation Of Rehabilitation Facilities Inpatient Rehabilitation), Clinical Laboratory, CT Scan, Diagnostic Radiology.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton came from ZIP codes 35570 (178), 35563 (18), 35552 (15).
North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton has 115 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 57 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton is located at 1256 Military Street South, Hamilton, AL 35570. Its main phone number is (205) 921-6200.
North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 010044.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton is 1932160082.
North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton is affiliated with North Mississippi Health Services.
North Mississippi Medical Center - Hamilton lists 27 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.
328 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
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"description": "MRI of brain (no contrast)",
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{ "code": "611", "type": "RC" },
{ "code": "70551", "type": "CPT" }
],
"standard_charges": [{
"setting": "outpatient",
"minimum": 250,
"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
"discounted_cash": 1080,
"payers_information": [
{
"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
{
"payer_name": "Region Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "HMO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 250
}
]
}]
}Your chargemaster sets the gross charge on every claim, and many payer contracts base payment on it through percent-of-charge, lesser-of and stop-loss terms. We audit it line by line and show how your charges and negotiated rates compare with peer hospitals before your next negotiation.
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