Piedmont Healthcare · Augusta, GA
2 of 5
CMS star rating
423
Beds
21,355
Inpatient discharges a year
$573.8M
Net patient revenue a year
34
In-network payers
Piedmont Augusta is a 423-bed government - hospital district or authority hospital in Augusta, GA, affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 34 in-network payers and 485 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Piedmont Augusta most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$9,753 - $13,088
from 4 insurers · median $11,434
CMS lists this service as CPT 59400, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 788
$13,473 - $21,638
from 4 insurers · median $15,810
CMS lists this service as CPT 59510, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 788, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 460
$50,153 - $70,358
from 3 insurers · median $64,807
44 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Childbirth · Inpatient
MS-DRG 807
$9,753 - $13,088
from 4 insurers · median $11,434
CMS lists this service as CPT 59610, the obstetrician's global fee. The hospital bills the delivery stay as MS-DRG 807, so these are facility case rates.
Hospital reports neonatal nursery services to CMS
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$1,198 - $4,812
from 3 insurers · median $3,372
39 Medicare claims in Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$567 - $1,841
from 4 insurers · median $888
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$7,249 - $11,459
from 3 insurers · median $10,118
122 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$837 - $2,714
from 4 insurers · median $1,745
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$2,485 - $3,570
from 4 insurers · median $2,975
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$1,858 - $3,930
from 4 insurers · median $3,520
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 473
$34,008 - $55,095
from 4 insurers · median $49,571
17 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 216
$124,737 - $220,778
from 4 insurers · median $199,834
Hospital reports cardiac thoracic surgery services to CMS
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$2,481 - $3,924
from 4 insurers · median $3,460
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 470
$27,183 - $39,232
from 4 insurers · median $32,753
23 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$245 - $762
from 4 insurers · median $414
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78815
$3,647 - $7,395
from 4 insurers · median $3,810
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45378
$1,392 - $3,344
from 3 insurers · median $3,008
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
CPT 77067
$198 - $252
from 4 insurers · median $229
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$423 - $1,536
from 4 insurers · median $575
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Urology
CPT 50590
$5,703 - $15,203
from 4 insurers · median $10,444
121 Medicare claims in Level 4 Urology and Related Services (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$438 - $1,010
from 4 insurers · median $681
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$7,330 - $10,687
from 3 insurers · median $8,512
26 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$786 - $3,382
from 4 insurers · median $1,340
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Orthopedics and pain
CPT 20610
$1,669 - $3,082
from 4 insurers · median $2,345
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* | 19 | 316% | 3 | 11 |
| Insurer B* | 24 | 299% | 13 | 6 |
| Insurer C* | 24 | 257% | 4 | 17 |
| Insurer D* | 24 | 173% | 8 | 11 |
How we chose these services: 7 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 13 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 Piedmont Augusta, or start a free trial.
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Quality
2 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by DNV
Finances
$573.8M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by Richmond County Hospital Authority
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Piedmont Augusta 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 58-1581103(multi-state) Piedmont Augusta Hospital | 59Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Alliant Health Plans, Allied Benefit Systems and 54 more | 1699102590 University Health Services Inc1588665566 University Health Servicesinc1356399547 University Health Services Inc.and 5 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.
1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 722-9011
How Piedmont Augusta compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
2 of 5
Lower than 73% 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 8 measures
2 better, 6 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Worse on 2 of 9 measures
1 better, 6 no different, 2 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
67%
Lower than 65% 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)
0.98
Higher than 59% of US hospitals
US median: 0.96
Risk-adjusted composite of complications such as bedsores, falls with hip fracture and blood clots after surgery; lower is better
Time in the ER before going home
204 min
Higher than 83% of US hospitals
US median: 148 min
Median minutes from arrival to leaving for ER patients who were sent home; lower is better
Sepsis care
53%
Lower than 76% 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 | 2 of 5 | |
| Death rates | No different on 8 measures | |
| Safety | Better on 2 of 8 measures | |
| Readmissions | Worse on 2 of 9 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 | 67% | 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) | 0.98 | 2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 |
| Time in the ER before going homeCMS: Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 204 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 53% | 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 Piedmont Augusta's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.35% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
-1.14% 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 Piedmont Augusta, beside the US median and the average of GA 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 | Piedmont Augusta | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 · 40 cases | 5.4 | 4.1 | 4.655 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 6,086 cases | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.079 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 241 cases | 13.4 | 11.8 | 12.11 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 107 cases | 5.2 | 2.3 | 2.575 | Worse than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 169 cases | 7.6 | 8.5 | 8.691 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 878 cases | 12.4 | 11 | 10.84 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 569 cases | 16.6 | 15.2 | 15.21 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 451 cases | 12.2 | 11.6 | 12.45 | Worse than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 8,028 cases | 0.28 | 0.51 | 0.6821 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 82% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 96 cases | 186 | 173 | 176 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 71% of US hospitals |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 9,663 cases | 0.17 | 0.2 | 0.2173 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 84% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 9,934 cases | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.2798 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 89% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 2,251 cases | 1.91 | 2.29 | 2.356 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 90% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,156 cases | 3.15 | 1.63 | 1.796 | Worse Than the National Rate | Worse than 99% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,178 cases | 8.74 | 8.88 | 10.26 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 54% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 2,347 cases | 3.91 | 3.4 | 3.811 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 78% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,106 cases | 6.73 | 5.105 | 5.77 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 90% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 558 cases | 1.84 | 1.72 | 1.743 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 78% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,739 cases | 0.92 | 1.02 | 1.073 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 79% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | Piedmont Augusta | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 250 cases | 6.8 | 4.2 | 5.306 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 988 cases | 3.3 | 1.25 | 12.52 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 572 cases | 0.9 | 3.85 | 12.69 | Better than 54% 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 · 853 cases | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.97 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 50% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 10.62 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 5.229 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 1,084 cases | 0.8 | 1 | 0.9723 | No Different than expected | Better than 92% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 414 cases | 13.7 | 14.4 | 14.35 | Better than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 134 cases | 12.9 | 10.9 | 11.83 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 412 cases | 19.9 | 19.8 | 19.84 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 1,820 cases | 20.7 | 21.3 | 21.19 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 41 cases | 6.6 | 5.8 | 5.927 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 912 cases | 17 | 17.2 | 17.41 | Better than 59% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | Piedmont Augusta | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.46 | 0.172 | 0.2721 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.444 | 1.504 | 1.762 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 13,267 | 1,370 | 5,571 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 14.13 | 0.9835 | 5.825 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 12 | 0 | 3.568 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.849 | 0.484 | 0.619 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 77% of US hospitals |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.057 | 0.138 | 0.1792 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.605 | 1.392 | 1.515 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 8,779 | 1,799 | 4,621 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 13.49 | 1.377 | 6.01 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3 | 0 | 2.317 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.222 | 0.399 | 0.3748 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 65% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.912 | 0.2345 | 0.4352 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.624 | 2.135 | 2.519 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 328 | 61 | 136 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 8.74 | 1.591 | 3.769 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 14 | 1 | 3.756 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.602 | 0.7155 | 0.9605 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 88% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.015 | 0.211 | 0.4781 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.51 | 3.068 | 3.862 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 401 | 38 | 143 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3.267 | 0.328 | 1.256 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 0 | 1.77 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.306 | 0.812 | 1.373 | No Different than National Benchmark | Better than 76% of US hospitals |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.324 | 0.193 | 0.2796 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.661 | 1.855 | 1.919 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 120,213 | 14,451 | 48,840 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 7.512 | 0.567 | 3.385 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 6 | 0 | 2.336 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.799 | 0.597 | 0.6352 | No Different than National Benchmark | Worse than 66% of US hospitals |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.141 | 0.127 | 0.1286 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.368 | 0.747 | 1.104 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 110,842 | 13,646 | 44,552 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 72.48 | 5.683 | 23.39 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 17 | 2 | 6.1 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.235 | 0.279 | 0.2745 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 57% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | Piedmont Augusta | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 59 | 73 | 72.27 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 17 | 8 | 9.85 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 24 | 18 | 17.88 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 79 | 87 | 85.97 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 2 | 4 | 3.301 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 74 | 80 | 78.79 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 89 | 91 | 90.82 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 7 | 4 | 4.903 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.204 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 19 | 16 | 16.31 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 77 | 79 | 79.46 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 89 | 91 | 90.77 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 7 | 5 | 5.717 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.075 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 16 | 16 | 14.82 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 55 | 61 | 60.14 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 71 | 77 | 75.68 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 27 | 19 | 21.5 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.462 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 18 | 19 | 18.36 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 80 | 86 | 84.09 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 19 | 13 | 14.95 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.935 | Worse than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 81 | 87 | 85.05 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 22 | 14 | 17.13 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 78 | 86 | 82.87 | Worse than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 71 | 74 | 74.33 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 9 | 7 | 7.087 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 20 | 19 | 18.58 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 75 | 77 | 77.43 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 7 | 6 | 6.146 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 18 | 17 | 16.43 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 84 | 85 | 85.2 | Worse than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.728 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 11 | 11 | 11.07 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 12 | 8 | 8.69 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 23 | 20 | 20 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 65 | 72 | 71.31 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 85 | 88 | 87.94 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.269 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 70 | 74 | 73.43 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 14 | 9 | 10.45 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 16 | 16 | 16.13 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 69 | 75 | 74.03 | Worse than 84% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 8 | 5 | 6.592 | Worse than 78% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 23 | 20 | 19.38 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 71 | 77 | 75.78 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 7 | 4 | 5.34 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 22 | 19 | 18.88 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 81 | 86 | 84.54 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.437 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 14 | 11 | 12.02 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 58 | 59 | 63.8 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 9 | 9 | 8.469 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 33 | 31 | 27.73 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 83 | 82 | 83.87 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.774 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 7 | 5 | 6.124 | Worse than 67% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 67 | 71 | 70.88 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 86 | 87 | 87.15 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 26 | 23 | 22.99 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 3 | 4 | 3.602 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 41 | 47 | 46.49 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 40 | 30 | 32.79 | Worse than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 19 | 22 | 20.73 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 2 | 3 | 3.151 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 16 | 12 | 13.65 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 1,648 cases | 84 | 88 | 86.35 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | Piedmont Augusta | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | very high | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 6.667 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.71 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 12,423 cases | 0 | 0 | 0.08 | The best result, shared by 84% of US hospitals | |
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 3,447 cases | 53 | 79 | 71.13 | Worse than 84% 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 · 411 cases | 207 | 154 | 175 | Worse than 81% 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 · 385 cases | 204 | 148 | 169 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 16 cases | 290 | 247 | 348 | Worse than 65% 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 | 334 | |||
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 64,826 cases | 2 | 1 | 1.759 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 71.14 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 65 cases | 91 | 97 | 90.05 | Worse than 76% 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 | 63.25 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 6,919 cases | 13 | 15 | 16.89 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 111 cases | 53 | 65 | 58.96 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 36 cases | 56 | 73 | 70.15 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 14 cases | 86 | 88 | 83.53 | Worse than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 111 cases | 75 | 82 | 77.15 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 59 cases | 92 | 94 | 90.02 | Worse than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 346 cases | 98 | 98 | 96.72 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 69.4 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 92.46 | |||
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 83.63 | |||
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 2,152 cases | 97 | 97 | 95.53 | Better than 45% of US hospitals |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | Piedmont Augusta | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 4.7 | 5 | 5.623 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 18 | 6.6 | 6.411 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | Piedmont Augusta | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1.02 | 0.99 | 0.9648 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | Piedmont Augusta | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 8.333 | 20 | 20.96 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 2.083 | 5 | 5.347 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 10 | 26.92 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 2.5 | 7.03 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 15 | 34 | 36.51 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 3.75 | 8.75 | 9.439 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 26.67 | 40 | 38.57 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 6.667 | 10 | 9.691 | Worse than 75% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 12.5 | 29.5 | 31.07 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 38 | 35 | 30 | 20 | 0 | 8.333 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 9.5 | 8.75 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 2.083 |
| 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 | 18 | Not Available | Not Available | 9 | 7 | 15 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 4.5 | Not Available | Not Available | 2.25 | 1.75 | 3.75 |
| VBP safety domain score | 22 | Not Available | Not Available | 42 | 30 | 26.67 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | 5.5 | Not Available | Not Available | 10.5 | 7.5 | 6.667 |
| VBP total performance score | 19.5 | Not Available | Not Available | 17.75 | 9.25 | 12.5 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | Piedmont Augusta | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 294 cases | 0.9747 | 0.9995 | 1.003 | Better than 67% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 111 cases | 1.102 | 1 | 1.027 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 178 cases | 0.9528 | 0.9969 | 1.012 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 959 cases | 1.023 | 0.9983 | 1.011 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.037 | 0.9916 | 1.024 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 530 cases | 0.9446 | 0.9955 | 1.009 | Better than 82% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | 1.023 | 1.017 | 0.955 | 0.9415 | 0.9347 | 0.9747 |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | 1.121 | 1.136 | 1.14 | 1.092 | 1.069 | 1.102 |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 1.044 | 1.028 | 0.9739 | 0.9853 | 0.9788 | 0.9528 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 1.04 | 1.033 | 0.9948 | 1.052 | 1.011 | 1.023 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 0.9485 | 1.034 | 1.012 | 0.9947 | 1.017 | 1.037 |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 1.123 | 1.194 | 1.133 | 1.082 | 1.004 | 0.9446 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | Piedmont Augusta | US median | GA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.344 | 0.489 | 0.6612 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.298 | 0.346 | 0.3286 | Better than 58% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.582 | 0.559 | 0.6574 | Worse than 52% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.944 | 0.6405 | 0.8117 | Worse than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9825 | 0.9628 | 1.068 | Worse than 59% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.794 | 0.7945 | 1.054 | Better than 50% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | -0.0794 | -0.0453 | 0.04361 | Better than 52% 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 | 0.1969 | -0.0023 | 0 | -0.6628 | -0.4135 | -0.0794 |
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.
DNV (since 2024)
Accreditation
Limited
Medical school affiliation
Hospital district or authority
Ownership type
551
Medicare-certified beds
551
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Piedmont Augusta reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
21,355
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 24%, Medicaid 8%
112,128
Inpatient days
73% of available bed days used
1,834
Employees (full-time equivalent)
5
Interns and residents (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 844077). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Piedmont Augusta reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 24,200 | 7,999 | 79,929 | 112,128 |
| Discharges | 5,146 | 1,784 | 14,425 | 21,355 |
| Average length of stay | 4.7 days | 4.5 days | 5.5 days | 5.3 days |
| Average daily census | 66.3 | 21.9 | 219.0 | 307.2 |
41,258
Medicare Advantage days
7,682 discharges
8,393
Medicaid managed care days
1,791 discharges
5,568
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 338 | 84,676 | 20,402 | 69% |
| Intensive care unit | 70 | 18,989 | 2,596 | 74% |
| Nursery | 4,945 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 844077, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Piedmont Augusta treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 3,880 Medicare discharges in 105 published DRGs; 22% surgical; 70% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 381 | $40,875 | $7,920 | $7,521 | 1.28 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 332 | $66,517 | $12,110 | $12,239 | 1.98 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 97 | $49,181 | $9,827 | $9,049 | 1.70 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 91 | $29,739 | $5,722 | $5,472 | 0.98 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with MCCMS-DRG 689, medical | 90 | $29,510 | $6,575 | $5,430 | 1.17 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 87 | $34,137 | $6,147 | $6,281 | 1.03 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 86 | $41,606 | $7,528 | $7,655 | 1.33 |
| Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without MCCMS-DRG 274, surgical | 83 | $145,514 | $19,399 | $26,775 | 3.24 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 81 | $38,414 | $8,764 | $7,068 | 1.32 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with CCMS-DRG 309, medical | 80 | $24,818 | $4,242 | $4,567 | 0.74 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 76 | $26,160 | $4,844 | $4,813 | 0.81 |
| Syncope and collapseMS-DRG 312, medical | 70 | $27,360 | $4,885 | $5,034 | 0.86 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 68 | $30,435 | $4,569 | $5,600 | 0.79 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 68 | $25,849 | $4,360 | $4,756 | 0.78 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with MCCMS-DRG 308, medical | 65 | $46,583 | $7,731 | $8,571 | 1.20 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 65 | $27,730 | $5,222 | $5,102 | 0.90 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization with MCCMS-DRG 286, medical | 58 | $68,628 | $12,771 | $12,628 | 2.16 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 57 | $150,065 | $33,991 | $27,612 | 5.00 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with CCMS-DRG 330, surgical | 55 | $80,721 | $13,359 | $14,853 | 2.37 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 53 | $37,212 | $5,463 | $6,847 | 1.02 |
See all 105 Medicare inpatient DRGs at Piedmont Augusta
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) Piedmont Augusta billed Medicare for most in 2024: 3,303 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 457 | 448 | $16,908 | $1,932 | $2,208 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 380 | 365 | $17,658 | $1,796 | $2,090 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 218 | 212 | $58,646 | $9,145 | $10,772 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 201 | 179 | $26,415 | $3,470 | $3,918 |
| Level 3 Electrophysiologic ProceduresAPC 5213 | 186 | 181 | $117,721 | $18,118 | $21,117 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 157 | 147 | $56,899 | $7,477 | $8,874 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 144 | 139 | $10,020 | $1,051 | $1,220 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 122 | 117 | $27,596 | $3,801 | $4,358 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 121 | 104 | $22,248 | $2,309 | $2,629 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 115 | 108 | $15,582 | $1,995 | $2,405 |
See all 40 Medicare outpatient services at Piedmont Augusta
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 Piedmont Augusta 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 11,880 in 2020 to 13,758 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30906 | 1,601 | 12% | 8,048 | $128M | 48% | 48% |
| 30815 | 982 | 7% | 5,088 | $79.7M | 45% | 42% |
| 29841 | 925 | 7% | 4,714 | $70.8M | 55% | 59% |
| 30907 | 828 | 6% | 3,671 | $68.9M | 34% | 40% |
| 30909 | 826 | 6% | 4,067 | $66.4M | 39% | 43% |
| 30809 | 772 | 6% | 3,156 | $65.5M | 39% | 41% |
| 30904 | 760 | 6% | 3,582 | $56.3M | 50% | 55% |
| 30901 | 709 | 5% | 3,591 | $48.1M | 56% | 50% |
| 30824 | 644 | 5% | 3,432 | $54.5M | 51% | 61% |
| 29803 | 522 | 4% | 2,071 | $42.3M | 18% | 18% |
| 30813 | 460 | 3% | 1,958 | $38.9M | 32% | 36% |
| 29860 | 446 | 3% | 2,079 | $38.3M | 49% | 59% |
| 30830 | 286 | 2% | 1,410 | $23M | 36% | 48% |
| 29801 | 244 | 2% | 1,437 | $21.5M | 14% | 12% |
| 30817 | 235 | 2% | 1,055 | $21.1M | 48% | 57% |
| 29842 | 219 | 2% | 1,046 | $17.2M | 49% | 55% |
| 30814 | 198 | 1% | 973 | $18.8M | 37% | 44% |
| 29829 | 161 | 1% | 689 | $11.7M | 29% | 32% |
| 30808 | 160 | 1% | 730 | $12M | 53% | 53% |
| 30828 | 147 | 1% | 735 | $13.4M | 55% | 66% |
| 29851 | 138 | 1% | 640 | $10.1M | 26% | 31% |
| 30802 | 133 | 1% | 575 | $11.3M | 37% | 41% |
| 29831 | 126 | 1% | 607 | $10.3M | 43% | 54% |
| 30833 | 126 | 1% | 752 | $11.8M | 49% | 50% |
| 30673 | 122 | 1% | 549 | $10.7M | 28% | 31% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 13,758 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 Piedmont Augusta reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2024). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
13
Operating rooms
7
Endoscopy rooms
4
Cardiac catheterization rooms
41
Psychiatric unit beds
2
Off-site locations
551
Registered nurses
39
Licensed practical nurses
1
Physicians
5
Nurse practitioners
3
Physician assistants
3
Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
22
Pharmacists
54
Respiratory therapists
11
Physical therapists
8
Occupational therapists
4
Speech pathologists and audiologists
23
Radiology technicians
6
Nuclear medicine technicians
11
Laboratory technicians
25
Medical technologists
1
Dietitians
11
Social workers
1,530
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
932 clinicians who bill Medicare list Piedmont Augusta 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.
Jeremy Wells, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1285831677
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1780661066
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1376520148
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1477996965
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1649257890
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1194108837
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1285727404
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Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI 1700863438
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1689632093
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1912272196
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Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
NPI 1821452277
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1346343134
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Emergency Medicine Physician
NPI 1336128016
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1922326446
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Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1386675890
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1942301213
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Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1366649931
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Nephrology Physician
NPI 1841513975
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Neurology Physician
NPI 1942590872
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Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician
NPI 1275599003
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Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician
NPI 1053377879
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Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1801839170
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Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician
NPI 1922486513
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Nephrology Physician
NPI 1205824877
See commercial rates for Barton Brezina, MDSource: 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 Piedmont Augusta reported to Medicare for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $3.1B | 540.4% |
| Inpatient | $1.6B | 285.0% |
| Outpatient | $1.5B | 255.4% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$2.5B | -440.4% |
| Net patient revenue | $573.8M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$579.6M | -101.0% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$5.8M | -1.0% |
| Other income | $60.4M | 10.5% |
| Investment income | $62.3M | 10.9% |
| Other | -$1.9M | -0.3% |
| Net income | $54.6M | 9.5% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $623.2M | 20.1% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $179.6M | 5.8% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $2.3B | 74.1% |
| Total charges | $3.1B | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 844077, 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 Piedmont Augusta's latest cost report.
-1.0%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
8.6%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
13.1%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
37% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$41.14
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
4.9%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
6.6%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
1.07
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
0.78
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
24 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
53 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
102 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
0.57
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
2.5 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 844077, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Piedmont Augusta owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Jun 2025), across all fund types: $1.1B in total assets and a $823.2M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $36.8M | 3.3% |
| Patient receivables, net | $83M | 7.5% |
| Inventory | $16.3M | 1.5% |
| Total current assets | $164.5M | 14.8% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $362.8M | 32.7% |
| Investments and other assets | $581.4M | 52.4% |
| Total assets | $1.1B | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $154.1M | 13.9% |
| Total liabilities | $285.5M | 25.7% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $823.2M | 74.3% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 844077, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Piedmont Augusta provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$29.4M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$17M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
-$62,359
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
-$713
CHIP shortfall
Cost of stand-alone CHIP patients minus CHIP payments
$32.4M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
5.6% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 844077, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Piedmont Augusta's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $525.8M | $467.8M | $482.7M | $487.4M | $492.1M | $573.8M |
| Operating expenses | $515.6M | $506M | $499.4M | $528.9M | $530.9M | $579.6M |
| Operating margin | 1.9% | -8.2% | -3.5% | -8.5% | -7.9% | -1.0% |
| Net income | $95.4M | -$11M | $55.6M | -$66.8M | -$14.5M | $54.6M |
| Total assets | $965.7M | $983.8M | $997.2M | $882M | $1B | $1.1B |
| Discharges | 28,921 | 26,128 | 24,260 | 23,385 | 21,544 | 21,355 |
| Inpatient days | 136,962 | 135,385 | 128,880 | 124,071 | 109,266 | 112,128 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 31,247 | 34,625 | 36,943 | 40,967 | 39,597 | 41,258 |
| Beds | 595 | 598 | 482 | 482 | 502 | 423 |
| Employees (FTE) | 2,604 | 2,541 | 2,416 | 2,322 | 2,100 | 1,834 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 844077, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Piedmont Augusta reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating room | $20M | $90.5M | $445.4M | 0.20 | 135,099 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $4.6M | $43.2M | $156M | 0.28 | 47,578 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $40.6M | $232.1M | 0.17 | ||
| Drugs charged to patients | $35M | $203.3M | 0.17 | ||
| Laboratory | $5.3M | $29.2M | $543.1M | 0.05 | 25,739 |
| Emergency | $11M | $25.4M | $171.6M | 0.15 | 46,013 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $7.8M | $22.2M | $172M | 0.13 | 45,090 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $20.6M | $257.1M | 0.08 | ||
| Delivery room & labor room | $3.9M | $10.3M | $39.1M | 0.26 | 25,752 |
| Respiratory therapy | $5.6M | $9.8M | $77.8M | 0.13 | 10,357 |
| Physical therapy | $5.5M | $9.6M | $45.4M | 0.21 | 11,478 |
| Clinic | $2.5M | $7.2M | $10.5M | 0.69 | 15,745 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $6.5M | $12.1M | 0.53 | ||
| Ct scan | $2M | $5.7M | $187.1M | 0.03 | 4,120 |
| Electrocardiology | $655,499 | $2.7M | $133.8M | 0.02 | 11,282 |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | $947,847 | $2.5M | $4.6M | 0.54 | 13,236 |
| Mri | $874,694 | $2.3M | $58.6M | 0.04 | 1,328 |
| Anesthesiology | $257,110 | $1.9M | $43.5M | 0.04 | |
| Intravenous therapy | $359,134 | $1.2M | $40.7M | 0.03 | 4,310 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $40.9M | $104.6M | $172.2M | 0.61 | 163,349 |
| Intensive care unit | $12M | $36.2M | $71.1M | 0.51 | 136,649 |
| Neuro intensive care unit | $2.7M | $6.8M | $17.1M | 0.40 | 10,667 |
| Nursery | $804,495 | $1.7M | $6.6M | 0.26 | 3,601 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $13.4M | $88.4M | 300,975 | $46.70 | 515,040 |
| Employee benefits department | $645,800 | $45.9M | 5,975 | ||
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $19.2M | ||||
| Operation of plant | $12.7M | ||||
| Maintenance & repairs | $2.4M | $11.1M | 96,075 | $24.61 | 93,868 |
| Housekeeping | $9.6M | 16,324 | |||
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $9.5M | 1,452,643 | |||
| Pharmacy | $5.4M | $8.7M | 115,207 | $46.38 | 12,482 |
| Nursing administration | $4.8M | $5.6M | 130,482 | $36.76 | 19,599 |
| Dietary | $5.4M | 10,733 | |||
| Central services & supply | $3.3M | 10,880 | |||
| Medical records & library | $1.7M | 10,998 | |||
| I&r services-other prgm costs apprv | $350,535 | ||||
| Paramed ed prgm-school of radiology | $156,220 | $143,628 | 1,117 | ||
| Paramed ed prgm-cvt vascular track | $92,545 | 268 | |||
| Paramed ed prgm-cvt echocardio trac | $33,766 | 269 | |||
| Paramed ed prgm-cvt invasive track | $216,031 | $27,006 | 269 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 844077, 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 Piedmont Augusta for an inpatient stay.
1.94
Case mix index
Higher than 74% 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).
21.6%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
5,398
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 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.92 | 1.89 | 1.90 | 1.87 | 1.94 |
| Wage index | 0.852 | 0.848 | 0.840 | 0.838 | 0.796 | 0.763 | 0.869 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.84% | -0.96% | -1.27% | -0.27% | -0.60% | -0.26% | -0.35% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | -0.81% | -0.75% | -0.75% | -0.60% | -0.31% | -1.17% | -1.14% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 8,552 | 8,552 | 6,204 | 5,783 | 5,166 | 4,744 | 5,398 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations Piedmont Augusta reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control.
Richmond County Hospital Authority
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 100%, since 1984
Piedmont Healthcare Inc
Operational/managerial control, since 2022
University Health, Inc
Operational/managerial control, since 1984
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on Piedmont Augusta'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 11 of 12 are shown.
University Health Services Inc files the Form 990 for the tax ID insurers list for Piedmont Augusta, so these people may lead the wider organization rather than Piedmont Augusta alone.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| James R Davis | President & CEO (until 12/22) |
| Elizabeth Leddy | Secretary/clo Phc |
| Thomas Arnold | Treasurer/cfo Phc |
| David A Belkoski | CFO |
| Elizabeth R Gallup | COO |
| Lily J Henson MD | President & CEO (as Of 1/2023) |
| Barry J Jenkins | CMO |
| Scott Ansede | Exec Dir, Piedmont Augusta Car |
| Shirley Gabriel | Executive Director, Info Svcs |
| Janee Dock | CNO |
| Laurie Ott Smith | Exec Director, Philanthropy |
| Edward L Burr | Cao |
| Teresa Buschbacher | Exec Dir, Hvi & Radiology Svcs |
| Lisa Ritch | CNO |
| Kelly Dunavant | VP Support Svcs |
| Hugh L Hamilton | Board Member/chair |
Board members: Kevin Brown, Charles L Brownmd, Daniel H Boone MD, James C Sherman MD, Eugene F Mcmanus, William P Doupe, Terry D Elam, Levi W Hill IV, Sanford Loyd, Becky Smith, Edward Tarver, Regina Harrison.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by University Health Services Inc (EIN 58-1581103), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
340B drug pricing program
Not participating
340B ID DSH110028, registered as a disproportionate share hospital. Authorizing official: James R. Davis, President And CEO.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Helipad
University Hospital
FAA location ID GA13, a medical-use heliport at the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
About Piedmont Augusta's rates and hospital price transparency.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Piedmont Augusta range from $567 to $1,841 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $1,841. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,352. 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 Piedmont Augusta range from $1,858 to $3,930 across 4 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $3,344. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $3,299. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Vaginal delivery, hospital stay (MS-DRG 807), published negotiated rates at Piedmont Augusta range from $9,753 to $13,088 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $12,840. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Piedmont Augusta range from $198 to $252 across 4 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $227. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $161. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC (MS-DRG 470), published negotiated rates at Piedmont Augusta range from $27,183 to $39,232 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $27,183. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $45,137. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Piedmont Augusta has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 2 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is lower than 73% of US hospitals.
Yes. CMS counts 0.00 Medicare-funded residents per bed at Piedmont Augusta for fiscal year 2027, so it is a teaching hospital.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Piedmont Augusta's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.35% in fiscal year 2027 for more readmissions than expected.
In 2024, the most common were heart failure and shock with mcc (381 discharges), septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (332 discharges), respiratory infections and inflammations with mcc (97 discharges).
Piedmont Augusta's Medicare case mix index is 1.94 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 74% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Piedmont Augusta reported 21,355 inpatient discharges and 112,128 inpatient days from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
Piedmont Augusta reported 1,834 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
Piedmont Augusta reported $573.8M in net patient revenue on $3.1B of gross charges for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025, an operating margin of -1.0%, and net income of $54.6M.
Piedmont Augusta reported $32.4M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025, including $29.4M of charity care at cost.
Insurers' price transparency files list Piedmont Augusta under employer identification number 58-1581103 ((multi-state) Piedmont Augusta Hospital). 59 health plans and networks list 58-1581103 for it.
HRSA's 340B database lists Piedmont Augusta (340B ID DSH110028) as no longer participating since 2019.
932 clinicians who bill Medicare list Piedmont Augusta as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are family medicine physician (128), internal medicine physician (91), physician assistant (61).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists DNV as the accrediting organization for Piedmont Augusta, effective 2024.
In its Medicare enrollment, Piedmont Augusta reports Richmond County Hospital Authority as 5% or greater indirect ownership interest (100%).
CMS lists 40 services at Piedmont Augusta, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Anesthesia, Audiology, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiac Thoracic Surgery, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation (Commission On Accreditation Of Rehabilitation Facilities Inpatient Rehabilitation).
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Piedmont Augusta came from ZIP codes 30906 (1,601), 30815 (982), 29841 (925).
Piedmont Augusta has 423 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 551 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Piedmont Augusta is located at 1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901. Its main phone number is (706) 722-9011.
Piedmont Augusta's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 110028.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Piedmont Augusta is 1588665566.
Piedmont Augusta is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare.
Piedmont Augusta lists 34 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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"setting": "outpatient",
"minimum": 250,
"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
"discounted_cash": 1080,
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"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
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"plan_name": "HMO",
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}
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}]
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