CT imaging
CT head or brain without contrast
CPT 70450
$281 - $1,106
from 2 insurers · median $694
Anthem / Blue Shield$1,106
Insurer A*$281
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $223211% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Short Term Acute Care HospitalProprietary
West Covina Medical Center
West Covina, CA
725 South Orange Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790(626) 338-8481
46
Beds
776
Inpatient discharges a year
$40.6M
Net patient revenue a year
2
In-network payers
About this hospital
West Covina Medical Center is a 46-bed proprietary hospital in West Covina, CA. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 2 in-network payers and 64 disclosed rate categories.
- CCN
- 050096
- NPI
- 1891187035
- Medicare contractor
- Jurisdiction E, Noridian Healthcare Solutions (01011)
Prices for common services
The 24 services West Covina Medical Center 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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MRI imaging
MRI brain before and after contrast
CPT 70553
$792 - $5,827
from 2 insurers · median $3,309
UnitedHealthcare$792
Insurer A*$5,827
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $882275% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Mammography
Screening mammography, bilateral
CPT 77067
$773
negotiated rate
Anthem / Blue Shield$773
Medicare $92Nearby hospitals $294163% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT angiography of chest blood vessels
CPT 71275
$3,132
negotiated rate
Anthem / Blue Shield$3,132
Medicare $179
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT of the chest, with contrast
CPT 71260
$468 - $1,738
from 2 insurers · median $1,103
Anthem / Blue Shield$1,738
Insurer A*$468
Medicare $179Nearby hospitals $487127% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74177
$871
negotiated rate
Anthem / Blue Shield$871
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $889In line with nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI of the abdomen, before and after contrast
CPT 74183
$824 - $6,040
from 2 insurers · median $3,432
UnitedHealthcare$824
Insurer A*$6,040
Medicare $356Nearby hospitals $908278% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI lumbar spine without contrast
CPT 72148
$400 - $3,053
from 2 insurers · median $1,727
UnitedHealthcare$400
Insurer A*$3,053
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $483257% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
MRI of the brain, without contrast
CPT 70551
$387 - $2,752
from 2 insurers · median $1,570
UnitedHealthcare$387
Insurer A*$2,752
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $462240% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
X-ray and bone density
Chest X-ray, two views
CPT 71046
$82 - $123
from 2 insurers · median $102
UnitedHealthcare$82
Insurer A*$123
Medicare $89Nearby hospitals $13323% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Limited ultrasound of the abdomen
CPT 76705
$112 - $351
from 2 insurers · median $231
Anthem / Blue Shield$351
Insurer A*$112
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $15649% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
Ultrasound of veins in one limb or a limited bilateral study
CPT 93971
$99 - $656
from 2 insurers · median $378
Anthem / Blue Shield$656
Insurer A*$99
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $63540% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Lung function and sleep
Attended overnight sleep study
CPT 95810
$644 - $3,618
from 2 insurers · median $2,131
UnitedHealthcare$644
Insurer A*$3,618
Medicare $877
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Nuclear imaging
Nuclear imaging of blood flow to the heart, multiple studies
CPT 78452
$2,046
negotiated rate
Anthem / Blue Shield$2,046
Medicare $1,323Nearby hospitals $1,51735% above nearby hospitals
Hospital reports nuclear medicine services to CMS
Cardiology and vascular testing
Complete ultrasound of veins in both arms or both legs
CPT 93970
$221 - $911
from 2 insurers · median $566
Anthem / Blue Shield$911
Insurer A*$221
Medicare $244Nearby hospitals $90037% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76830
$134 - $358
from 2 insurers · median $246
Anthem / Blue Shield$358
Insurer A*$134
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $13484% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Complete pelvic ultrasound
CPT 76856
$158 - $376
from 2 insurers · median $267
Anthem / Blue Shield$376
Insurer A*$158
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $19735% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Lung function and sleep
Overnight sleep study with positive-airway-pressure titration
CPT 95811
$667 - $3,919
from 2 insurers · median $2,293
UnitedHealthcare$667
Insurer A*$3,919
Medicare $877
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
CPT 43239
$690
negotiated rate
UnitedHealthcare$690
Medicare $927Nearby hospitals $3,78082% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
Complete ultrasound of kidneys and nearby structures
CPT 76770
$155 - $509
from 2 insurers · median $332
Anthem / Blue Shield$509
Insurer A*$155
Medicare $107Nearby hospitals $20066% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with polyp removal
CPT 45385
$805
negotiated rate
UnitedHealthcare$805
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $3,78079% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC
MS-DRG 470
$15,392
negotiated rate
UnitedHealthcare$15,392
Medicare $12,855Nearby hospitals $44,26165% below nearby hospitals
Hospital reports orthopedic surgery services to CMS
Laboratory and pathology
Comprehensive metabolic panel
CPT 80053
$4 - $75
from 2 insurers · median $39
Insurer A*$4
Insurer B*$75
Medicare $11Nearby hospitals $5685% above nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Digestive procedures
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT 45380
$797
negotiated rate
UnitedHealthcare$797
Medicare $1,223Nearby hospitals $3,78079% below nearby hospitals
Typical for a hospital with this service line
How the insurers pay at West Covina Medical Center
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* | 20 | 545% | 12 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 20 | 105% | 5 | 6 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 0 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 24 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 West Covina Medical Center, or start a free trial.
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Acceptance varies by plan and service. Confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
Kaiser Permanente
More about this hospital
Doctors and services
21 services
See doctors and servicesFinances
$40.6M net patient revenue
- Operating margin on patient care 55.3%
- $205,496 unreimbursed and uncompensated care
- $23.8M net income
Location
725 South Orange Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 338-8481
Accreditation and services
21 services at West Covina Medical Center
- Surgery
- AnesthesiaInpatient SurgicalOR (Operating Room)Orthopedic SurgeryOutpatient SurgeryPostoperative Recovery Room
- Imaging
- CT ScanDiagnostic RadiologyMRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)Nuclear Medicine
- Transplant and dialysis
- Acute Renal Dialysis
- Women and children
- Clinical Laboratory
- Behavioral health
- Outpatient Psychiatric Care
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- OT (Occupational Therapy)PT (Physical Therapy)Respiratory CareSpeech Pathology
- Other services
- Dietary CareOutpatientPharmacySocial Care
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
Size and patient volume
What West Covina Medical Center reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022.
776
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 65%, Medicaid n/a
762
Inpatient days
16% of available bed days used
143
Employees (full-time equivalent)
2
Interns and residents (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 788967). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Utilization by payer and unit
Inpatient days and discharges West Covina Medical Center reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 495 | 0 | 267 | 762 |
| Discharges | 502 | 0 | 274 | 776 |
| Average length of stay | 1.0 days | 1.0 days | 1.0 days | |
| Average daily census | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 2.1 |
8
Medicare Advantage days
7 discharges
Beds and days by unit
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 13 | 762 | 495 | 16% |
| Skilled nursing facility | 33 | 9,096 | 1,146 | 76% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 788967, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
Income statement
Revenue, expenses and income West Covina Medical Center reported to Medicare for Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $63.2M | 155.8% |
| Inpatient | $37.6M | 92.6% |
| Outpatient | $25.6M | 63.2% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$22.6M | -55.8% |
| Net patient revenue | $40.6M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$18.1M | -44.7% |
| Operating income from patient care | $22.5M | 55.3% |
| Other income | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Net income | $23.8M | 58.5% |
Gross revenue by payer
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $6.2M | 9.8% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $527,640 | 0.8% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $56.5M | 89.4% |
| Total charges | $63.2M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 788967, 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.
Financial ratios
Computed from West Covina Medical Center's latest cost report.
55.3%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
56.7%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
60.0%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
55% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$32.50
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
221.2%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
314.6%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
-0.01
Long-term debt to fund balance
Mortgages, notes and loans / fund balance
0.98
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
0.48
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
13 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
14 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
100 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
3.90
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
0.8 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 788967, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Balance sheet
What West Covina Medical Center owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Dec 2022), across all fund types: $10.7M in total assets and a $7.5M fund balance.
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| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $596,048 | 5.6% |
| Patient receivables, net | $1.6M | 15.0% |
| Inventory | $248,816 | 2.3% |
| Total current assets | $4.5M | 41.7% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $591,697 | 5.5% |
| Investments and other assets | $5.7M | 52.8% |
| Total assets | $10.7M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $4.6M | 42.7% |
| Long-term debt | -$46,911 | -0.4% |
| Total liabilities | $3.2M | 29.7% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $7.5M | 70.3% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 788967, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Charity care and uncompensated care
Care West Covina Medical Center provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$235,836
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$122,953
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$205,496
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
1.1% 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 788967, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Financial trend
West Covina Medical Center's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
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| Fiscal year ending | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $22.7M | $14.1M | $34.5M | $40.6M |
| Operating expenses | $20.1M | $17.9M | $27.2M | $18.1M |
| Operating margin | 11.4% | -27.3% | 21.1% | 55.3% |
| Net income | $2.6M | -$312,697 | $11.3M | $23.8M |
| Total assets | $15.7M | $8.2M | $6.7M | $10.7M |
| Discharges | 1,593 | 309 | 470 | 776 |
| Inpatient days | 1,817 | 1,007 | 1,419 | 762 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 5 | 8 | ||
| Beds | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Employees (FTE) | 107 | 143 | 143 | 143 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 788967, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Departments
Each cost center West Covina Medical Center reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
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Ancillary and outpatient departments
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating room | $5.1M | $2.4M | $14.2M | 0.17 | 3,295 |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $2M | $4.1M | 0.49 | ||
| Laboratory | $701,715 | $1.2M | $5.7M | 0.21 | 846 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $1.1M | $3M | 0.37 | ||
| Drugs charged to patients | $660,793 | $5.5M | 0.12 | ||
| Partial psych | $51,235 | $488,486 | $4.1M | 0.12 | 3,527 |
| Respiratory therapy | $44,719 | $138,590 | $5M | 0.03 | 535 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $5,203 | $118,046 | $218,877 | 0.54 | 740 |
| Blood storing processing & trans. | $2,762 | $1,974 | 1.40 | ||
| Electrocardiology | $1,417 | $26,876 | 0.05 | 16 | |
| Radioisotope | $685 |
Inpatient units
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled nursing facility | $21,712 | $4.9M | $18.9M | 0.26 | 5,735 |
| Adults & pediatrics | $359,551 | $1.7M | $2.5M | 0.69 | 4,287 |
Overhead (general service) departments
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $1.6M | 49,274 | |||
| Housekeeping | $499,598 | $1.1M | 42,431 | $11.77 | 354 |
| Nursing administration | $40,366 | $1M | 10,933 | $39.74 | 511 |
| Employee benefits department | $461,433 | $795,523 | 3,194 | $25.71 | 207 |
| Other administrative and general | $876,690 | $413,762 | 4,818 | ||
| Cafeteria | $402,822 | 6,864 | $16.29 | ||
| Maintenance & repairs | $392,822 | 2,119 | |||
| Pharmacy | -$27,835 | $365,589 | 7,475 | $50.33 | 780 |
| Dietary | $8,648 | $227,962 | 4,072 | $16.29 | 1,657 |
| Laundry & linen service | $168,512 | 442 | |||
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $149,402 | ||||
| Central services & supply | $119,399 | 3,678 | $32.46 | 2,081 | |
| Cashiering/accounts receivable | $72,894 | 333 | |||
| Medical records & library | $28,589 | $39,820 | 2,460 | $11.62 | 1,815 |
| Communications | $34,619 | 156 | |||
| Admitting | $16,653 | 148 | |||
| I&r services-salary & fringes apprv | $17,532 | -$36,158 | 167 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 788967, 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.
Ownership
Organizations West Covina Medical Center reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control.
Changes of ownership
- 2023-01-01: Sold to L A Downtown Medical Center LLC (Acquisition/merger)
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners, CMS Hospital Change of Ownership.
Hospital-based units
Hospital-based units with their own Medicare certification
West covina medical center
CCN 555649, certified 1966, Medicare prospective payment
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of West Covina Medical Center's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
Frequently asked questions
About West Covina Medical Center's rates and hospital price transparency.
How much does an MRI cost at West Covina Medical Center?
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at West Covina Medical Center range from $792 to $5,827 across 2 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $792. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $882. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a CT scan cost at West Covina Medical Center?
For CT head or brain without contrast (CPT 70450), published negotiated rates at West Covina Medical Center range from $281 to $1,106 across 2 insurers. Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield of CA's rate is $1,106. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $223. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a colonoscopy cost at West Covina Medical Center?
For Colonoscopy with polyp removal (CPT 45385), published negotiated rates at West Covina Medical Center range from $805 to $805 across 1 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $805. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $3,780. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does a mammogram cost at West Covina Medical Center?
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at West Covina Medical Center range from $773 to $773 across 1 insurers. Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield of CA's rate is $773. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $294. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How much does hip or knee replacement cost at West Covina Medical Center?
For Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC (MS-DRG 470), published negotiated rates at West Covina Medical Center range from $15,392 to $15,392 across 1 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $15,392. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $44,261. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
How many patients does West Covina Medical Center admit?
West Covina Medical Center reported 776 inpatient discharges and 762 inpatient days from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022.
How many employees does West Covina Medical Center have?
West Covina Medical Center reported 143 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022.
How much revenue does West Covina Medical Center make?
West Covina Medical Center reported $40.6M in net patient revenue on $63.2M of gross charges for Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022, an operating margin of 55.3%, and net income of $23.8M.
How much charity and uncompensated care does West Covina Medical Center provide?
West Covina Medical Center reported $205,496 of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022.
What services does West Covina Medical Center offer?
CMS lists 21 services at West Covina Medical Center, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Anesthesia, Clinical Laboratory, CT Scan, Diagnostic Radiology, Dietary Care.
How many beds does West Covina Medical Center have?
West Covina Medical Center has 46 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Where is West Covina Medical Center and what is its phone number?
West Covina Medical Center is located at 725 South Orange Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790. Its main phone number is (626) 338-8481.
What is West Covina Medical Center's CCN (Medicare provider number)?
West Covina Medical Center's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 050096.
What is West Covina Medical Center's NPI number?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for West Covina Medical Center is 1891187035.
Which insurance plans are in network at West Covina Medical Center?
West Covina Medical Center lists 2 in-network payers, including BCBS, Kaiser Permanente, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
What price transparency data is available for West Covina Medical Center?
64 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
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