Palomar Health · Escondido, CA
3 of 5
CMS star rating
292
Beds
29,984
Inpatient discharges a year
$628.8M
Net patient revenue a year
30
In-network payers
Palomar Medical Center Escondido is a 292-bed government - hospital district or authority hospital in Escondido, CA, affiliated with Palomar Health. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 30 in-network payers and 274 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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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CT imaging
CPT 74177
$324 - $2,614
from 3 insurers · median $2,025
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$216 - $2,614
from 3 insurers · median $2,025
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$690 - $7,063
from 3 insurers · median $2,614
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$7,517 - $15,348
from 2 insurers · median $11,433
30 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$45 - $1,156
from 2 insurers · median $601
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$443 - $2,614
from 3 insurers · median $2,028
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$370 - $2,366
from 2 insurers · median $1,368
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45378
$785 - $7,078
from 3 insurers · median $3,965
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$797 - $6,122
from 3 insurers · median $2,139
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$6,266 - $14,529
from 2 insurers · median $10,397
32 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Mammography
CPT 77067
$151 - $591
from 2 insurers · median $371
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 66984
$942 - $6,245
from 3 insurers · median $4,975
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$205 - $2,030
from 3 insurers · median $246
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 49505
$7,058 - $11,417
from 2 insurers · median $9,238
14 Medicare claims in Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related Procedures (CMS 2024)
Digestive procedures
CPT 47563
$7,298 - $17,137
from 2 insurers · median $12,218
32 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 55866
$5,939 - $17,668
from 2 insurers · median $11,804
30 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$1,800 - $8,212
from 3 insurers · median $6,041
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$663 - $2,131
from 3 insurers · median $792
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 62322 · CPT 62323
$1,031 - $7,043
from 2 insurers · median $4,037
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58661
$1,800 - $8,210
from 3 insurers · median $7,238
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Orthopedics and pain
CPT 63030
$6,499 - $21,121
from 2 insurers · median $13,810
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93970
$214 - $1,235
from 2 insurers · median $725
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Skin and soft tissue
CPT 10005
$1,826 - $5,897
from 2 insurers · median $3,861
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
CPT 77066
$187 - $669
from 2 insurers · median $428
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 | 299% | 15 | 7 |
| Insurer B* | 24 | 184% | 9 | 13 |
| Insurer C* | 11 | 83% | 4 | 1 |
How we chose these services: 5 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 15 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 4 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 Palomar Medical Center Escondido, or start a free trial.
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Quality
3 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$628.8M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by Palomar Health
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 95-6003843Palomar Medical Center | 58Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 53 more | 1376513754 Palomar Health1457321317 Palomar Health1619947090 Palomar Healthand 13 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.
2185 West Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 739-3000
How Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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 8 measures
0 better, 8 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
Better on 2 of 7 measures
2 better, 5 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Better on 2 of 11 measures
2 better, 8 no different, 1 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
66%
Lower than 69% 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)
0.95
Lower than 56% 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
231 min
Higher than 91% 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
70%
Higher than 60% 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 8 measures | |
| Safety | Better on 2 of 7 measures | |
| Readmissions | Better on 2 of 11 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 | 66% | 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) | 0.95 | 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 | 231 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 70% | 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 Palomar Medical Center Escondido's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.34% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
-0.70% 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 Palomar Medical Center Escondido, 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 · 38 cases | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.075 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 4,143 cases | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.81 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 181 cases | 13.1 | 11.8 | 11.57 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 32 cases | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.379 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 110 cases | 11.3 | 8.5 | 8.235 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 324 cases | 11.4 | 11 | 10.29 | Worse than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 635 cases | 16.1 | 15.2 | 14.49 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 382 cases | 13.6 | 11.6 | 11.57 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 5,775 cases | 0.79 | 0.51 | 0.4818 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 81% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 113 cases | 215 | 173 | 171 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 96% of US hospitals |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 6,632 cases | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 46% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 6,431 cases | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.261 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 72% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,519 cases | 2.64 | 2.29 | 2.308 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 85% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 355 cases | 1.44 | 1.63 | 1.668 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 85% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 363 cases | 5.75 | 8.88 | 9.555 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 95% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,527 cases | 2.65 | 3.4 | 3.521 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 93% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 328 cases | 6.13 | 5.105 | 5.495 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 83% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 277 cases | 2.28 | 1.72 | 1.796 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 96% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,134 cases | 1.11 | 1.02 | 1.061 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 75% 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 · 208 cases | 0.6 | 4.2 | 11.09 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 380 cases | 13.7 | 1.25 | 7.901 | Worse than 67% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 664 cases | -4.2 | 3.85 | 16.67 | Better than 61% 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 · 102 cases | 13 | 12.9 | 12.91 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 50% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 46 cases | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.39 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 80% of US hospitals |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 46 cases | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5.546 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 75% of US hospitals |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 320 cases | 0.9 | 1 | 1.001 | No Different than expected | Better than 68% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 335 cases | 13.7 | 14.4 | 14.43 | Better than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 52 cases | 10.5 | 10.9 | 11.19 | Better than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 182 cases | 19.5 | 19.8 | 19.94 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 552 cases | 22.6 | 21.3 | 21.41 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 46 cases | 5.4 | 5.8 | 5.612 | Better than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 912 cases | 17.3 | 17.2 | 17.7 | Worse than 50% 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 | 0.404 | 0.172 | 0.2347 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.444 | 1.504 | 1.834 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4,702 | 1,370 | 5,722 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4.535 | 0.9835 | 5.638 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 5 | 0 | 3.347 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.103 | 0.484 | 0.5696 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 88% of US hospitals |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.635 | 0.138 | 0.2147 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.991 | 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 | 9,256 | 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 | 10.25 | 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 | 12 | 0 | 3.273 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.171 | 0.399 | 0.5366 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 91% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.928 | 0.2345 | 0.32 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4.197 | 2.135 | 2.433 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 121 | 61 | 112 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3.299 | 1.591 | 2.999 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 7 | 1 | 2.368 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.122 | 0.7155 | 0.8107 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 96% of US hospitals |
| 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 | 65 | 38 | 73.49 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.598 | 0.328 | 0.6136 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2 | 0 | 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 | 0.21 | 0.193 | 0.3103 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.591 | 1.855 | 2.305 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 105,017 | 14,451 | 52,601 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 6.065 | 0.567 | 3.111 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4 | 0 | 2.166 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.66 | 0.597 | 0.7784 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 55% of US hospitals |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.244 | 0.127 | 0.1925 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.618 | 0.747 | 0.9502 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 97,451 | 13,646 | 48,317 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 45.14 | 5.683 | 27.04 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 18 | 2 | 9.99 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.399 | 0.279 | 0.383 | Better than the National Benchmark | Worse than 66% 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 · 2,384 cases | 64 | 73 | 72.2 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 15 | 8 | 8.78 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 21 | 18 | 19.02 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 81 | 87 | 86.82 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 2 | 4 | 3.514 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 74 | 80 | 75.76 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 89 | 91 | 89.84 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 6 | 4 | 5.713 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.855 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 20 | 16 | 18.53 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 73 | 79 | 75.81 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 87 | 91 | 89.11 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 8 | 5 | 7.043 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.688 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 19 | 16 | 17.15 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 55 | 61 | 58.95 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 72 | 77 | 75.75 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 25 | 19 | 21.56 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.449 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 20 | 19 | 19.48 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 84 | 86 | 84.61 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 16 | 13 | 15.03 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.08 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 84 | 87 | 84.97 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 17 | 14 | 16.39 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 83 | 86 | 83.61 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 67 | 74 | 70.69 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 10 | 7 | 8.855 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 23 | 19 | 20.45 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 71 | 77 | 73.94 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 9 | 6 | 7.637 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 20 | 17 | 18.43 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 80 | 85 | 81.99 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 5 | 3 | 4.958 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 15 | 11 | 13.06 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 11 | 8 | 10.01 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 23 | 20 | 22.36 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 66 | 72 | 67.63 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 86 | 88 | 86.85 | Worse than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.047 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 69 | 74 | 72.06 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 13 | 9 | 10.94 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 18 | 16 | 17 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 70 | 75 | 71.11 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 7 | 5 | 7.488 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 23 | 20 | 21.4 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 71 | 77 | 72.49 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 7 | 4 | 6.121 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 22 | 19 | 21.39 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 81 | 86 | 82.8 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.779 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 15 | 11 | 13.42 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 47 | 59 | 47.5 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 16 | 9 | 17.79 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 37 | 31 | 34.71 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 76 | 82 | 74.85 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.203 | Worse than 76% 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 · 2,384 cases | 8 | 5 | 7.623 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 66 | 71 | 68.6 | Worse than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 85 | 87 | 85.85 | Worse than 67% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 26 | 23 | 23.77 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 3 | 4 | 3.431 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 41 | 47 | 45.33 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 36 | 30 | 32.51 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 23 | 22 | 22.16 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 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 · 2,384 cases | 15 | 12 | 13.94 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 2,384 cases | 85 | 88 | 86.06 | Worse than 73% 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 | very high | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 8.289 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.008 | |||
| 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 · 5,314 cases | 61 | 79 | 69.96 | Worse than 76% 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 · 373 cases | 235 | 154 | 187 | Worse than 91% 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 · 346 cases | 231 | 148 | 182 | Worse than 91% 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 · 20 cases | 294 | 247 | 282 | Worse than 66% 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 · 88,710 cases | 2 | 1 | 2.162 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 15 cases | 67 | 74 | 75.06 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 22 cases | 100 | 97 | 92.55 | The best result, shared by 27% of US hospitals | |
| 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 · 43 cases | 74 | 53 | 48.75 | Better than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 5,393 cases | 11 | 15 | 13.67 | Better than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 123 cases | 70 | 65 | 68.8 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 48 cases | 90 | 73 | 76.38 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 30 cases | 87 | 88 | 86.64 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 123 cases | 83 | 82 | 82.89 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 88 cases | 93 | 94 | 93.98 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 307 cases | 95 | 98 | 93.4 | Worse than 77% of US hospitals | |
| 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 · 9,589 cases | 84 | 90 | 86.9 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 1,986 cases | 93 | 97 | 94.78 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals |
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 | 0.1 | 5 | 4.959 | Better than 97% 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 | 1.12 | 0.99 | 1.024 | Worse than 94% 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 | 11.67 | 20 | 30.07 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 2.917 | 5 | 7.571 | Worse than 70% 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 | 17 | 34 | 28.67 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 4.25 | 8.75 | 7.519 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 46.67 | 40 | 45.16 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 11.67 | 10 | 11.79 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 18.83 | 29.5 | 30.43 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 30 | 40 | 32 | 11.67 | 0 | 11.67 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 7.5 | 10 | 8 | 2.917 | 0 | 2.917 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 0 | Not Available | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 0 | Not Available | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 21 | Not Available | Not Available | 9 | 7 | 17 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 5.25 | Not Available | Not Available | 2.25 | 1.75 | 4.25 |
| VBP safety domain score | 20 | Not Available | Not Available | 16 | 30 | 46.67 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | 5 | Not Available | Not Available | 4 | 7.5 | 11.67 |
| VBP total performance score | 17.75 | Not Available | Not Available | 9.167 | 9.25 | 18.83 |
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 · 199 cases | 1.021 | 0.9995 | 1.015 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9585 | 1 | 1.005 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 93 cases | 0.9555 | 0.9969 | 1.002 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 363 cases | 1.099 | 0.9983 | 1.017 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.139 | 0.9916 | 0.9788 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 503 cases | 0.8633 | 0.9955 | 1.026 | Better than 98% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | 0.9825 | 0.9696 | 1.046 | 1.024 | 1.01 | 1.021 |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | 0.9943 | 0.9879 | 1.038 | 0.965 | 0.9882 | 0.9585 |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 1.056 | 1.026 | 1.031 | 0.9985 | 1.025 | 0.9555 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 0.965 | 1 | 0.9403 | 0.9872 | 1.019 | 1.099 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 0.878 | 0.9463 | 1.097 | 1.14 | 1.286 | 1.139 |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 0.9575 | 1.006 | 1.035 | 0.9587 | 0.8596 | 0.8633 |
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 | 0.865 | 0.489 | 0.6114 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.371 | 0.346 | 0.449 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.701 | 0.559 | 0.679 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.194 | 0.6405 | 0.7204 | Better than 85% of US hospitals | |
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9487 | 0.9628 | 0.9656 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.758 | 0.7945 | 0.8116 | Better than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | -0.0878 | -0.0453 | 0.02733 | Better 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 | -0.023 | 0.0956 | 0 | -0.0156 | -0.0444 | -0.0878 |
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 2019)
Accreditation
Limited
Medical school affiliation
Hospital district or authority
Ownership type
583
Medicare-certified beds
1,084
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Palomar Medical Center Escondido reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
29,984
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 15%, Medicaid 5%
97,123
Inpatient days
91% of available bed days used
1,912
Employees (full-time equivalent)
1
Interns and residents (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 825716). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Palomar Medical Center Escondido reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 20,170 | 0 | 76,953 | 97,123 |
| Discharges | 4,477 | 1,353 | 24,154 | 29,984 |
| Average length of stay | 4.5 days | 0.0 days | 3.2 days | 3.2 days |
| Average daily census | 55.3 | 0.0 | 210.8 | 266.1 |
18,290
Medicare Advantage days
4,163 discharges
26,884
Medicaid managed care days
6,489 discharges
3,443
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 238 | 77,743 | 18,670 | 89% |
| Intensive care unit | 54 | 13,883 | 1,500 | 70% |
| Nursery | 5,497 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 825716, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Palomar Medical Center Escondido treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 2,878 Medicare discharges in 80 published DRGs; 18% surgical; 73% 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 | 342 | $176,671 | $15,766 | $25,617 | 1.98 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 153 | $105,283 | $8,960 | $15,266 | 1.28 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 122 | $126,156 | $9,783 | $18,293 | 1.33 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 121 | $145,166 | $11,572 | $21,049 | 1.70 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 90 | $100,072 | $7,316 | $14,510 | 1.03 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with MCCMS-DRG 689, medical | 80 | $98,168 | $7,465 | $14,234 | 1.17 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 78 | $128,082 | $11,749 | $18,572 | 1.65 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 75 | $76,721 | $5,211 | $11,125 | 0.81 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 66 | $76,066 | $5,328 | $11,030 | 0.79 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 63 | $158,564 | $15,117 | $22,992 | 2.07 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 60 | $77,559 | $6,845 | $11,246 | 0.90 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 55 | $115,411 | $10,670 | $16,735 | 1.32 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 52 | $88,334 | $6,302 | $12,808 | 0.98 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without MCCMS-DRG 322, surgical | 51 | $133,097 | $11,754 | $19,299 | 1.82 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 48 | $194,262 | $16,317 | $28,168 | 2.00 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 45 | $397,444 | $44,756 | $57,629 | 5.00 |
| Medical back problems without MCCMS-DRG 552, medical | 43 | $134,214 | $7,113 | $19,461 | 0.97 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with CCMS-DRG 309, medical | 40 | $86,102 | $5,340 | $12,485 | 0.74 |
| Cellulitis without MCCMS-DRG 603, medical | 39 | $67,263 | $6,929 | $9,753 | 0.88 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 39 | $73,554 | $5,305 | $10,665 | 0.78 |
See all 80 Medicare inpatient DRGs at Palomar Medical Center Escondido
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) Palomar Medical Center Escondido billed Medicare for most in 2024: 1,431 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 527 | 505 | $51,028 | $2,017 | $2,090 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 222 | 208 | $88,607 | $8,135 | $10,772 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 59 | 58 | $38,936 | $1,750 | $2,208 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 55 | 54 | $14,123 | $891 | $1,220 |
| Level 3 Electrophysiologic ProceduresAPC 5213 | 50 | 47 | $221,938 | $15,390 | $21,117 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 49 | 49 | $33,160 | $2,294 | $2,405 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5373 | 47 | 34 | $21,269 | $1,570 | $1,516 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 44 | 43 | $86,381 | $7,282 | $8,874 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 43 | 30 | $12,136 | $1,432 | $1,445 |
| Level 3 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5223 | 42 | 41 | $57,924 | $7,087 | $8,569 |
See all 24 Medicare outpatient services at Palomar Medical Center Escondido
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 Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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 7,739 in 2020 to 9,259 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92026 | 1,124 | 12% | 4,933 | $160.9M | 53% | 62% |
| 92027 | 1,024 | 11% | 4,435 | $149.8M | 59% | 65% |
| 92025 | 929 | 10% | 4,225 | $132.4M | 52% | 59% |
| 92078 | 682 | 7% | 3,075 | $102.2M | 35% | 37% |
| 92028 | 619 | 7% | 2,713 | $93.4M | 30% | 26% |
| 92069 | 594 | 6% | 2,330 | $79.3M | 40% | 43% |
| 92029 | 474 | 5% | 2,032 | $72.5M | 52% | 53% |
| 92082 | 437 | 5% | 1,731 | $63.4M | 50% | 64% |
| 92065 | 381 | 4% | 1,642 | $64M | 25% | 26% |
| 92084 | 349 | 4% | 1,423 | $47.9M | 20% | 24% |
| 92128 | 340 | 4% | 1,395 | $54.2M | 16% | 21% |
| 92064 | 334 | 4% | 1,464 | $59.5M | 18% | 17% |
| 92056 | 157 | 2% | 852 | $27.1M | 7% | 14% |
| 92127 | 150 | 2% | 548 | $21.2M | 15% | 15% |
| 92057 | 148 | 2% | 584 | $20.6M | 7% | 11% |
| 92083 | 148 | 2% | 753 | $23.3M | 16% | 23% |
| 92081 | 123 | 1% | 700 | $21.9M | 15% | 21% |
| 92061 | 97 | 1% | 432 | $15M | 75% | 86% |
| 92129 | 90 | 1% | 405 | $16M | 6% | 9% |
| 92003 | 86 | 1% | 479 | $13.5M | 39% | 32% |
| 92058 | 63 | 1% | 297 | $9.8M | 7% | 12% |
| 92054 | 60 | 1% | 214 | $6.5M | 5% | 9% |
| 92036 | 59 | 1% | 241 | $9.9M | 30% | 27% |
| 92009 | 50 | 1% | 224 | $7.9M | 3% | 6% |
| 92131 | 43 | 0% | 243 | $8.2M | 4% | 5% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 9,259 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 Palomar Medical Center Escondido reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2019). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
1
Operating rooms
2
Cardiac catheterization rooms
26
Psychiatric unit beds
18
Rehabilitation unit beds
10
Off-site locations
1,084
Registered nurses
539
Nurse practitioners
16
Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
20
Pharmacists
38
Respiratory therapists
10
Physical therapists
6
Occupational therapists
6
Speech pathologists and audiologists
21
Radiology technicians
1
Nuclear medicine technicians
18
Laboratory technicians
2
Medical technologists
6
Dietitians
14
Social workers
676
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
541 clinicians who bill Medicare list Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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.
Joel Lamon, MD
Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1699721035
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1164804431
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Neurology Physician
NPI 1306089008
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1831162627
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1912234121
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Neurology Physician
NPI 1396921144
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1003201336
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1255418448
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Diagnostic Ultrasound Physician
NPI 1417994252
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Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
NPI 1992714406
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1689100778
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1003055401
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Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
NPI 1881910511
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Urology Physician
NPI 1588632715
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
NPI 1407803687
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Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
NPI 1407128580
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1225355720
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1316181225
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1528011020
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
NPI 1962409938
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1689627085
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1376803288
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Interventional Cardiology Physician
NPI 1689788234
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
NPI 1164536538
See commercial rates for Brad Cohen, 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 Palomar Medical Center Escondido reported to Medicare for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $4.6B | 737.0% |
| Inpatient | $3B | 482.7% |
| Outpatient | $1.6B | 254.3% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$4B | -637.0% |
| Net patient revenue | $628.8M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$673.4M | -107.1% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$44.7M | -7.1% |
| Other income | $22.6M | 3.6% |
| Contributions and donations | $377 | 0.0% |
| Investment income | $12,647 | 0.0% |
| Government appropriations | $15.8M | 2.5% |
| Other | $6.7M | 1.1% |
| Other expenses | $1 | 0.0% |
| Net income | -$22.1M | -3.5% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $659.8M | 14.2% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $1.3B | 27.4% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $2.7B | 58.4% |
| Total charges | $4.6B | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 825716, 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 Palomar Medical Center Escondido's latest cost report.
-7.1%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
-3.4%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
16.1%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
43% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$58.85
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
-0.2%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
-4.0%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
0.97
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
0.16
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
793 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
5730 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
0.06
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
7.4 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 825716, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Palomar Medical Center Escondido owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Jun 2025), across all fund types: $10.2B in total assets and a $557.6M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $1.3B | 13.1% |
| Patient receivables, net | $185.3M | 1.8% |
| Inventory | $8.8M | 0.1% |
| Total current assets | $9.4B | 92.0% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $805.5M | 7.9% |
| Investments and other assets | $13.2M | 0.1% |
| Total assets | $10.2B | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $9.7B | 94.4% |
| Total liabilities | $9.7B | 94.5% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $557.6M | 5.5% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 825716, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Palomar Medical Center Escondido provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$11.7M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$73.8M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$69.2M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$22M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
3.3% 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 825716, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Palomar Medical Center Escondido's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Jun 2020 | Jun 2021 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $561.4M | $591.3M | $586.9M | $630.5M | $573.4M | $628.8M |
| Operating expenses | $548.6M | $544.6M | $562.1M | $618M | $597.4M | $673.4M |
| Operating margin | 2.3% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 2.0% | -4.2% | -7.1% |
| Net income | $50.2M | $60M | $50.2M | $37.2M | $368,176 | -$22.1M |
| Total assets | $5.2B | $6.2B | $7.2B | $8.3B | $9.3B | $10.2B |
| Discharges | 22,724 | 19,123 | 18,307 | 19,303 | 18,887 | 29,984 |
| Inpatient days | 82,312 | 83,862 | 78,499 | 91,224 | 87,370 | 97,123 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 16,936 | 17,584 | 16,856 | 18,871 | 16,677 | 18,290 |
| Beds | 304 | 304 | 304 | 292 | 292 | 292 |
| Employees (FTE) | 2,068 | 2,676 | 3,121 | 2,832 | 2,042 | 1,912 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 825716, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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 | $30.9M | $65.9M | $745.8M | 0.09 | 42,211 |
| Operating room | $13.6M | $45.5M | $446M | 0.10 | 47,042 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $43.9M | $61.1M | 0.72 | ||
| Drugs charged to patients | $7M | $40.2M | $466.8M | 0.09 | |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $35.5M | $53.1M | 0.67 | ||
| Delivery room & labor room | $11.3M | $26.5M | $74.4M | 0.36 | 21,420 |
| Laboratory | $8.2M | $22.7M | $260.4M | 0.09 | 8,005 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $8.5M | $20M | $130.4M | 0.15 | 15,502 |
| Physical therapy | $6.4M | $10M | $66.9M | 0.15 | 560 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $8.3M | $36.4M | 0.23 | ||
| Radiology-therapeutic | $4.4M | $8.3M | $51.6M | 0.16 | 2,334 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $3.2M | $8M | $111.9M | 0.07 | 4,824 |
| Respiratory therapy | $4M | $7.3M | $97.9M | 0.07 | 2,324 |
| Ct scan | $3M | $6.4M | $507.4M | 0.01 | 1,908 |
| Specialty pharmacy clinic | $490,704 | $5.3M | $6M | 0.88 | 120 |
| Electrocardiology | $2.5M | $4.3M | $74.5M | 0.06 | 1,050 |
| Renal dialysis | $3.5M | $11.3M | 0.31 | 452 | |
| Occupational therapy | $2.1M | $3.4M | $27.4M | 0.12 | 495 |
| Laboratory-pathology | $543,335 | $3.4M | $5.8M | 0.58 | 2,749 |
| Ultra sound | $1.6M | $3.2M | $33.5M | 0.09 | 1,913 |
| Mri | $1.3M | $2.6M | $30.7M | 0.09 | 1,492 |
| Wound care | $1.5M | $2.5M | $21.2M | 0.12 | 85 |
| Radioisotope | $379,875 | $2.2M | $9.7M | 0.23 | 3,917 |
| Endoscopy | $916,406 | $1.9M | $10.9M | 0.18 | 996 |
| Speech pathology | $1.1M | $1.8M | $11.1M | 0.16 | 464 |
| Blood storing processing & trans. | $868,550 | $6.7M | 0.13 | 1,230 | |
| Electroencephalography | $150,374 | $590,386 | $2M | 0.29 | 953 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $77.2M | $196.8M | $1B | 0.19 | 156,113 |
| Intensive care unit | $15.8M | $46.2M | $211.5M | 0.22 | 32,981 |
| Nursery | $5.2M | $19.1M | 0.27 | 4,051 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $113M | 696,473 | |||
| Administrative & general | $4.6M | $94.6M | 111,235 | $40.97 | 22,740 |
| Employee benefits department | $785,885 | $15.2M | 18,948 | $41.48 | 534 |
| Operation of plant | $1.4M | $14.4M | 29,105 | $49.75 | 190,454 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $14.1M | ||||
| Social service | $6.8M | $9.3M | 100,262 | $67.45 | 3,859 |
| Housekeeping | $5.2M | $8.3M | 208,014 | $25.01 | 4,907 |
| Cafeteria | $3.8M | $6.6M | 120,295 | $27.62 | 19,471 |
| Maintenance & repairs | $1.5M | $5.7M | 35,109 | $42.72 | |
| Laundry & linen service | $96,768 | $2.6M | 4,042 | $23.94 | 746 |
| Dietary | $623,403 | $2.6M | 38,384 | $27.62 | 1,600 |
| Central services & supply | $1.1M | $2.1M | 31,813 | $33.18 | 7,015 |
| Nursing administration | $1M | $1.2M | 65,008 | $15.70 | 5,186 |
| Paramed ed prgm-interns | $531,144 | $604,902 | 111 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 825716, 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 Palomar Medical Center Escondido for an inpatient stay.
1.75
Case mix index
Higher than 57% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2027); higher means more complex, costlier care.
Teaching hospital
Teaching status
0.00 residents per bed
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
41.1%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
4,743
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 | 1.91 | 1.91 | 1.97 | 1.96 | 1.90 | 1.87 | 1.75 |
| Wage index | 1.275 | 1.269 | 1.274 | 1.519 | 1.451 | 1.431 | 1.399 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.10% | -0.06% | -0.04% | -0.34% | -0.19% | -0.19% | -0.34% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | -0.88% | -0.86% | -0.86% | +0.43% | -1.13% | -1.17% | -0.70% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 4,262 | 4,262 | 3,372 | 3,184 | 3,531 | 3,819 | 4,743 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations Palomar Medical Center Escondido reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control.
Palomar Health
Operational/managerial control, 100%, since 1966
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on Palomar Medical Center Escondido'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 4 of 11 are shown.
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 2006
340B ID DSH050115, registered as a disproportionate share hospital; 4 registered outpatient sites. Authorizing official: Andrew Tokar, Chief Financial Officer.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Helipad
Palomar Medical Center
FAA location ID 6CA7, a medical-use heliport 0.1 mi from the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Palomar pomerado home health
CCN 057505, certified 1985, Medicare prospective payment
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of Palomar Medical Center Escondido's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
About Palomar Medical Center Escondido's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Palomar Medical Center Escondido range from $663 to $2,131 across 3 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $792. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $992. 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 Palomar Medical Center Escondido range from $324 to $2,614 across 3 insurers. Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield of CA's rate is $324. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,710. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Diagnostic colonoscopy (CPT 45378), published negotiated rates at Palomar Medical Center Escondido range from $785 to $7,078 across 3 insurers. Aetna's rate is $3,965. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $820. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Palomar Medical Center Escondido range from $151 to $591 across 2 insurers. Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield of CA's rate is $151. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $249. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Palomar Medical Center Escondido has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 3 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is lower than 42% of US hospitals.
Yes. CMS counts 0.00 Medicare-funded residents per bed at Palomar Medical Center Escondido for fiscal year 2027, so it is a teaching hospital.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Palomar Medical Center Escondido's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.34% 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 (342 discharges), heart failure and shock with mcc (153 discharges), simple pneumonia and pleurisy with mcc (122 discharges).
Palomar Medical Center Escondido's Medicare case mix index is 1.75 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 57% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Palomar Medical Center Escondido reported 29,984 inpatient discharges and 97,123 inpatient days from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
Palomar Medical Center Escondido reported 1,912 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
Palomar Medical Center Escondido reported $628.8M in net patient revenue on $4.6B of gross charges for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025, an operating margin of -7.1%, and net income of -$22.1M.
Palomar Medical Center Escondido reported $22M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025, including $11.7M of charity care at cost.
Palomar Medical Center Escondido's Medicare enrollment lists Diane Hansen as President & CEO since 2018.
Insurers' price transparency files list Palomar Medical Center Escondido under employer identification number 95-6003843 (Palomar Medical Center). 58 health plans and networks list 95-6003843 for it.
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists Palomar Medical Center Escondido (340B ID DSH050115) as a participating disproportionate share hospital since 2006.
541 clinicians who bill Medicare list Palomar Medical Center Escondido as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are internal medicine physician (71), emergency medicine physician (69), anesthesiology physician (51).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Palomar Medical Center Escondido, effective 2019.
In its Medicare enrollment, Palomar Medical Center Escondido reports Palomar Health as Operational/managerial control (100%).
CMS lists 34 services at Palomar Medical Center Escondido, including Anesthesia, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiac Thoracic Surgery, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation (Commission On Accreditation Of Rehabilitation Facilities Inpatient Rehabilitation), Chemotherapy, Clinical Laboratory.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Palomar Medical Center Escondido came from ZIP codes 92026 (1,124), 92027 (1,024), 92025 (929).
Palomar Medical Center Escondido has 292 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 583 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Palomar Medical Center Escondido is located at 2185 West Citracado Parkway, Escondido, CA 92029. Its main phone number is (760) 739-3000.
Palomar Medical Center Escondido's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 050115.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Palomar Medical Center Escondido is 1457321317.
Palomar Medical Center Escondido is affiliated with Palomar Health.
Palomar Medical Center Escondido lists 30 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ambetter, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
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"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
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