Short-Term Acute Care Hospital

UAB Medical West

UAB Medical West is a for-profit short-term acute care hospital in Bessemer, Alabama. Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 010114 and its NPI is 1790896710.

CCN
010114

CMS Certification Number

NPI
1790896710

National Provider Identifier

Tax ID (EIN)
72-1608375

Billing entity in payer files

Ownership
For-profit

Bessemer, AL

Negotiated rates

What insurers pay physicians at UAB Medical West

In-network rates for clinicians billing at this hospital, from each insurer's price transparency files. Median rate, with the range when more than one contract applies.

ServiceCodePhysician ratevs. Alabama hospitals
Emergency room visit, high severity99285
$294$201–$388 · 2 rates

100th percentile · state median $142, mean $154

CT scan, abdomen and pelvis, with contrast74177
$764$759–$764 · 4 rates

100th percentile · state median $281, mean $310

MRI, brain, with and without contrast70553
$855$855–$2,186 · 4 rates

93rd percentile · state median $414, mean $483

Colonoscopy, diagnostic45378
$707$495–$850 · 4 rates

100th percentile · state median $313, mean $360

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  • Every billing code

    CPT, HCPCS, MS-DRG and revenue codes, not just the four shown here.

  • Institutional rates

    What each insurer pays the hospital itself, its facility fees.

  • Professional rates

    What insurers pay physicians and clinicians billing here.

  • Inpatient and outpatient

    Per-stay rates for admissions and per-visit rates for outpatient care.

The table above shows physician rates: what the insurer pays clinicians for the service. Facility rates are in the full data. Source: insurer Transparency in Coverage files.

Hospital profile

From the hospital's Medicare enrollment record.

Hospital type
Short-Term Acute Care Hospital
Ownership
For-profit
Legal business name
Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate of UAB Health System
Tax ID (EIN) holder
MEDICAL WEST AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Organization type
Other
Medicare enrollment ID
O20060419000189
Practice location
Main/Primary Hospital Location
County
Jefferson
Phone
(205) 481-7000

Address

5000 Medical West Way
Bessemer, AL 35022-7082
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Quality and services

From CMS Care Compare. Each measure is compared with the national rate.

Emergency servicesBirthing-friendly

CMS overall rating

3 out of 5 stars

MortalityDeaths within 30 days of care

0 better4 no different0 worsethan national

Safety of careInfections and complications

2 better4 no different0 worsethan national

ReadmissionsUnplanned returns to hospital

0 better5 no different1 worsethan national

Medicare-certified units

Units Medicare certifies separately, each with its own CCN.

  • Psychiatric unit

    UAB Medical West

    CCN 01S114

  • Rehabilitation unit

    UAB Medical West

    CCN 01T114

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Common questions

Quick answers about UAB Medical West.

What is the CCN for UAB Medical West?

UAB Medical West's CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 010114. Medicare uses the CCN to identify the hospital in cost reports, quality reporting and claims.

What is the NPI number for UAB Medical West?

UAB Medical West bills under National Provider Identifier (NPI) 1790896710.

What is the tax ID (EIN) for UAB Medical West?

UAB Medical West bills insurers under tax ID (EIN) 72-1608375, held by MEDICAL WEST AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM. Insurers publish negotiated rates by tax ID, so this is the number to look up in price transparency files.

What type of hospital is UAB Medical West?

UAB Medical West is enrolled in Medicare as a short-term acute care hospital with for-profit ownership. Its legal business name is Medical West Hospital Authority, An Affiliate of UAB Health System.

Where is UAB Medical West located?

UAB Medical West is at 5000 Medical West Way, Bessemer, AL 35022.

What is the CMS star rating for UAB Medical West?

UAB Medical West has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5. CMS bases the rating on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience and timely care measures.

Does UAB Medical West have an emergency room?

Yes. UAB Medical West reports emergency services to CMS.

Does UAB Medical West have Medicare-certified units?

Yes. UAB Medical West has 2 Medicare-certified units: psychiatric unit, rehabilitation unit.

Data sources

Enrollment records show how a hospital is registered with Medicare; confirm services and coverage with the hospital directly.