Hospital · Federal record
Watauga Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Government - Local · 117 beds · Boone, NC
- CCN 340051
- 4 / 5 CMS overall
- HCAHPS recommend 75%
CMS quality programs
Federal payment-adjustment programs
HRRP
Higher than expected
Excess readmission ratio: 1.122
HACRP
Not penalized
HAC composite: 0.28
HVBP
Score 35.75
Value-based purchasing · FY 2024
Patient experience (HCAHPS)
CMS publishes only the summary star rating and "would recommend" percentage in the current Hospital General Information snapshot. Detailed HCAHPS measures are not available for this hospital.
Medicare charges · 2024
Top procedures by volume
Charges are not what you pay
Hospital "submitted charges" are list prices. Medicare reimburses a fraction; insured patients typically pay a contracted rate; uninsured patients can negotiate.Inpatient (MS-DRG)
| DRG | Description | Cases | Avg charge | Avg paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
871 |
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis Without Mv >96 Hours With McC | 78 | $37,413 | $16,589 |
291 |
Heart Failure and Shock With McC | 54 | $22,548 | $10,432 |
470 |
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity Without McC | 46 | $54,819 | $15,441 |
193 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy With McC | 35 | $27,936 | $10,062 |
177 |
Respiratory Infections and Inflammations With McC | 34 | $35,580 | $14,213 |
065 |
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction With Cc or Tpa in 24 Hours | 23 | $27,722 | $7,620 |
481 |
Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint With Cc | 23 | $55,186 | $16,025 |
522 |
Hip Replacement With Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture Without McC | 23 | $53,118 | $17,657 |
309 |
Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders With Cc | 22 | $16,567 | $5,629 |
194 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy With Cc | 19 | $17,257 | $5,851 |
Outpatient · 2023
| Code | Description | Services | Avg charge | Avg paid |
|---|
Affiliated providers
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Dr. Joseph BarkerInternal Medicine Physician
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Dr. Punit BavejaHospitalist Physician
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Dr. Ross BoyceInfectious Disease Physician
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Dr. Jordan BurnerDiagnostic Radiology Physician
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Dr. William CarsonDiagnostic Radiology Physician
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Dr. Kathy Castille- AliffiNurse Practitioner
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Dr. Nicole ChappellNurse Practitioner
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Dr. Matthew CocoEmergency Medicine Physician
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Dr. Derek CovingtonAnesthesiology Physician
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Dr. Ricardo de LeonInternal Medicine Physician
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Dr. Michael DeanEmergency Medicine Physician
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Dr. Donna DenierCardiovascular Disease Physician
Frequently asked questions
What type of hospital is Watauga Medical Center?
Watauga Medical Center is a Acute Care Hospitals (Government - Local ownership) located in Boone, NC.
How many beds does Watauga Medical Center have?
Watauga Medical Center operates 117 beds.
What is the CMS overall rating of Watauga Medical Center?
Watauga Medical Center holds a 4-out-of-5 CMS Hospital Compare overall star rating.
What is Watauga Medical Center's CCN?
Watauga Medical Center's Medicare CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 340051.
Where is Watauga Medical Center located?
Watauga Medical Center is located at 336 Deerfield Road, Boone, NC 28607.