Psychiatric HospitalProprietary

North Star Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services · Anchorage, AK

2530 Debarr Circle, Anchorage, AK 99508(907) 264-3526

Not rated by CMS

CMS star rating

140

Beds

2,016

Inpatient discharges a year

$34.6M

Net patient revenue a year

About this hospital

North Star Behavioral Health is a 140-bed proprietary hospital in Anchorage, AK, affiliated with Universal Health Services.

CCN: 024001
NPI: 1487629333
Website: northstarbehavioral.com
Health system: Universal Health Services
County: Anchorage Municipality
Metro area: Anchorage, AK MSA
Medicare contractor: Jurisdiction L, Novitas Solutions (12001)
In Medicare since: 1984
Last CMS survey: 2009

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Quality
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Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
- 20 services
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Finances
$34.6M net patient revenue
- Operating margin on patient care 1.9%
- $825,361 net income
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Ownership and leadership
Owned by Frontline Behavioral Health, Inc.
- Private (for profit)
- William Newcombe, chief executive
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Tax IDs and NPIs insurers list

The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for North Star Behavioral Health 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
72-1539530Frontline Hospital LLC	42Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Aspirus Health Plan and 37 more	1487629333 Frontline Hospital LLC1356416101 Frontline Residential Treatment Center LLC1790457034 Frontline Hospital 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.

Location

2530 Debarr Circle, Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 264-3526

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Every CMS quality measure

Each result CMS publishes for North Star Behavioral Health, beside the US median and the average of AK hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.

Inpatient psychiatric care15 measures

Measures CMS reports for the hospital's psychiatric unit or for a psychiatric hospital.

Measure	North Star Behavioral Health	US median	AK average	CMS comparison	US rank
Follow-up care within 30 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30	Not Available		49
Follow-up care within 7 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30	Not Available		16.3
Hours of physical-restraint use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 23,697 cases	0.13	0.05	0.09333		Better than 67% of US hospitals
Hours of seclusion use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 23,697 cases	0.14	0.03	0.2567		Better than 69% of US hospitals
Psychiatric patients screened for and given the flu vaccine2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 274 cases	32	87	65.33		Worse than 90% of US hospitals
Medication continuation after psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30	Not Available		58.2
Readmitted to any hospital within 30 days of psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30	Not Available		16.7	Number of Cases Too Small
Psychiatric patients screened for metabolic disorders2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 191 cases	93	92	84.67		Better than 53% of US hospitals
Alcohol use brief intervention provided or offered2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 308 cases	56	74	50.33		Worse than 67% of US hospitals
Alcohol use brief intervention provided2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 302 cases	37	81	33		Worse than 86% of US hospitals
Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 279 cases	88	77	69		Better than 64% of US hospitals
Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 279 cases	86	56	46		Better than 73% of US hospitals
Tobacco use treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 226 cases	74	64	62		Better than 60% of US hospitals
Tobacco use treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 226 cases	2	4	0.6667		Worse than 55% of US hospitals
Discharged patients who received a transition record with the specified elements2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 615 cases	76	77	30.67		Worse than 51% of US hospitals

Source: CMS Care Compare hospital files, latest release 2026-08-13, with program results for earlier fiscal years from CMS's archived snapshots. US medians and ranks count every hospital CMS reports; state averages are plain means of the state's reporting hospitals, not CMS's patient-weighted state rates.

Accreditation and services

The Joint Commission (since 2013)
Accreditation
Limited
Medical school affiliation
Private (for profit)
Ownership type
140
Medicare-certified beds
23
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1984
In Medicare since

20 services at North Star Behavioral Health

Emergency and trauma: Emergency DepartmentEmergency Psychiatric Care
Imaging: Diagnostic RadiologyNuclear MedicineTherapeutic Radiology
Women and children: Clinical LaboratoryObstetrics / Child BirthPediatric Care
Behavioral health: Adult Inpatient Psychiatric CarePsychiatric Care of Children and/or Adolescents
Rehabilitation and therapy: OT (Occupational Therapy)Outpatient RehabilitationPT (Physical Therapy)Speech Pathology
Other services: Dental CareDietary CareOutpatientPharmacySocial CareUrgent Care Center

Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.

Size and patient volume

What North Star Behavioral Health reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.

2,016
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 4%, Medicaid 47%
24,756
Inpatient days
48% of available bed days used
209
Employees (full-time equivalent)

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 841877). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.

Utilization by payer and unit

Inpatient days and discharges North Star Behavioral Health reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.

	Medicare	Medicaid	Other	Total
Inpatient days	1,101	9,544	14,111	24,756
Discharges	74	953	989	2,016
Average length of stay	14.9 days	10.0 days	14.3 days	12.3 days
Average daily census	3.0	26.1	38.7	67.8

Beds and days by unit

Unit	Beds	Inpatient days	Medicare days	Occupancy
Adults & pediatrics	140	24,756	1,101	48%

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 841877, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.

Where patients come from

ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at North Star Behavioral Health in 2025. Market share is this hospital's part of every hospital's Medicare stays from the ZIP code.

ZIP code	Stays	Of this hospital's stays	Days	Charges	Market share
99501	14	100%	237	$769,257	1%

Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 14 stays from ZIP codes CMS publishes; it omits ZIP codes with fewer than 11 stays, so market shares count published stays only.

Staff and facilities

Staff by profession and the rooms and units North Star Behavioral Health reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2009). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.

1
Off-site locations

23
Registered nurses
9
Licensed practical nurses
1
Nurse practitioners
2
Pharmacists
4
Occupational therapists
12
Social workers
136
Other personnel

Source: CMS Provider of Services file.

Income statement

Revenue, expenses and income North Star Behavioral Health reported to Medicare for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.

Line	Amount	Share
Gross patient revenue (charges)	$82.5M	238.3%
Inpatient	$79.8M	230.7%
Outpatient	$2.6M	7.6%
Contractual allowances and discounts	-$47.9M	-138.3%
Net patient revenue	$34.6M	100.0%
Operating expenses	-$33.9M	-98.1%
Operating income from patient care	$669,300	1.9%
Other income	$156,061	0.5%
Net income	$825,361	2.4%

Gross revenue by payer

Line	Amount	Share
Traditional Medicare	$168,960	0.2%
Other payers and self-pay	$82.3M	99.8%
Total charges	$82.5M	100.0%

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 841877, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.

Financial ratios

Computed from North Star Behavioral Health's latest cost report.

1.9%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
2.4%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
4.0%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
58% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
0.8%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
0.8%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
2.05
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
1.97
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
108 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
57 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
0.32
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
47.0 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 841877, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.

Balance sheet

What North Star Behavioral Health owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Dec 2025), across all fund types: $109.9M in total assets and a $104.7M fund balance.

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Line	Amount	Of total assets
Cash and temporary investments	$2,169	0.0%
Patient receivables, net	$10.2M	9.3%
Inventory	$113,910	0.1%
Total current assets	$10.6M	9.7%
Property and equipment, net of depreciation	$5.4M	4.9%
Investments and other assets	$93.9M	85.4%
Total assets	$109.9M	100.0%
Current liabilities	$5.2M	4.7%
Total liabilities	$5.2M	4.7%
Fund balance (net assets)	$104.7M	95.3%

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 841877, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.

Financial trend

North Star Behavioral Health's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.

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Fiscal year ending	Dec 2020	Dec 2021	Dec 2022	Dec 2023	Dec 2024	Dec 2025
Net patient revenue	$29.1M	$31.2M	$27.4M	$25.3M	$34.1M	$34.6M
Operating expenses	$25.9M	$27.6M	$29M	$25.5M	$31.6M	$33.9M
Operating margin	10.9%	11.5%	-5.7%	-0.6%	7.3%	1.9%
Net income	$3.6M	$3.9M	-$1.3M	$20,984	$2.7M	$825,361
Total assets	$13.5M	$14M	$10.3M	$15.8M	$108.4M	$109.9M
Discharges	729	782	732	816	415	2,016
Inpatient days	25,633	25,814	22,812	19,637	14,389	24,756
Beds	140	140	140	140	140	140
Employees (FTE)	215	211	188	179	160	209

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 841877, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.

Departments

Each cost center North Star Behavioral Health reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.

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Ancillary and outpatient departments

Department	Salaries	Total cost	Charges	Cost-to-charge	Square feet
Iop	$538,533	$985,579	$1.9M	0.51	273
Drugs charged to patients		$323,223	$2.6M	0.12	621
Laboratory		$222,003	$400,918	0.55
Partial hospitalization program		$8,330	$702,450	0.01

Inpatient units

Department	Salaries	Total cost	Charges	Cost-to-charge	Square feet
Adults & pediatrics	$10.1M	$30.5M	$76.8M	0.40	54,273

Overhead (general service) departments

Department	Salaries	Direct cost	Square feet
Administrative & general	$4.8M	$7.2M	15,299
Employee benefits department	$398,256	$5.2M	1,007
Nursing administration	$1.7M	$1.7M	711
Operation of plant	$460,079	$1.7M	4,538
Dietary	$665,688	$1.7M	7,098
Medical records & library	$401,642	$531,210	1,819
Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt		$482,971	88,778
Housekeeping	$320,299	$426,105	913
Cap rel costs-mvble equip		$341,179
Laundry & linen service		$98,327	1,311

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 841877, settled without audit. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.

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About North Star Behavioral Health's rates and hospital price transparency.

How many patients does North Star Behavioral Health admit?

North Star Behavioral Health reported 2,016 inpatient discharges and 24,756 inpatient days from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.

How many employees does North Star Behavioral Health have?

North Star Behavioral Health reported 209 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025.

How much revenue does North Star Behavioral Health make?

North Star Behavioral Health reported $34.6M in net patient revenue on $82.5M of gross charges for Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025, an operating margin of 1.9%, and net income of $825,361.

Who is the CEO of North Star Behavioral Health?

North Star Behavioral Health's Medicare enrollment lists William Newcombe as CEO since 2023.

What is North Star Behavioral Health's tax ID (EIN)?

Insurers' price transparency files list North Star Behavioral Health under employer identification number 72-1539530 (Frontline Hospital LLC). 42 health plans and networks list 72-1539530 for it.

Is North Star Behavioral Health accredited?

Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for North Star Behavioral Health, effective 2013.

Who owns North Star Behavioral Health?

In its Medicare enrollment, North Star Behavioral Health reports Frontline Behavioral Health, Inc. as 5% or greater direct ownership interest (100%).

What services does North Star Behavioral Health offer?

CMS lists 20 services at North Star Behavioral Health, including Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Clinical Laboratory, Dental Care, Diagnostic Radiology, Dietary Care, Emergency Department.

Where do North Star Behavioral Health's patients come from?

In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at North Star Behavioral Health came from ZIP codes 99501 (14).

How many beds does North Star Behavioral Health have?

North Star Behavioral Health has 140 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. Facility type: Psychiatric Hospital.

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Every CMS quality measure

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20 services at North Star Behavioral Health

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Income statement

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