Carlsbad Medical Center

Detailed report on the hospital located in Carlsbad, New Mexico (NM).

Carlsbad Medical Center is a for-profit acute care hospital based at 2430 W Pierce in Carlsbad, NM. The facility is accredited and provides emergency services. The mortality rate for heart attack patients at the facility is no different than the national rate. The patient mortality rate is also no different than the national rate. In 2006, a total of 939 Medicare patients were given 4,047 days of PPS inpatient care and services. The provider was reimbursed $8,519,167 by Medicare for those services. In 2006, 79 Medicare patients were given 939 days of Non-PPS inpatient care and services. 5,101 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $3,599,784 by Medicare for these services.

When compared to state levels, heart attack patients at this hospital are more likely to be given a beta blocker upon arrival, be given a beta blocker upon discharge, and be given smoking cessation advice or counseling. Heart failure patients at this facility are more likely to be given ACE inhibitor or ARB, be given an evaluation of their LVS function, and be given discharge instructions. Pneumonia patients at this facility are more likely to be assessed and given an influenza vaccination, be assessed and given a pneumococcal vaccination, be given initial antibiotics with 4 hours of arrival, and be given smoking cessation advice or counseling. Surgery patients at this hospital are more likely to receive preventitive antibiotics 1 hour before incision.

Report Contents
  1. Basic Information
  2. Quality Measures
  3. Mortality Rates
  4. Treatment Figures
  5. Financials
  6. News Results
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  8. Document Results
  9. Reviews and Ratings
  10. Discussions
  11. Tools
  12. Nearby Hotels
  13. Nearby Doctors
  14. City at a Glance
  15. Supplemental

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Facility Type

Acute Care

Ownership Type

Proprietary

Address

2430 W Pierce
Carlsbad, NM 88220

Phone Number

(505) 887-4100

Geographic Coordinates

32.44185, -104.258628
* The accuracy of these coordinates is at a address level.

Accredited

Indicates whether the facility is accredited.

This Provider
Yes
Eddy County
1 (50.00%)
New Mexico
28 (66.67%)
United States
3,333 (77.01%)

Emergency Services

Indicates whether the facility offers emergency care services.

This Provider
Yes
Eddy County
2 (100.00%)
New Mexico
39 (92.86%)
United States
3,947 (91.20%)
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Quality Measures

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Heart Attack Patients Given Inhibitor or ARB

The percentage of heart attack patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 13 patients.

Note:

  • The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider
100.00%
Eddy County
100.00%
New Mexico
71.05%
United States
82.44%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 60 patients.

This Provider
98.00%
Eddy County
89.00%
New Mexico
86.49%
United States
90.10%

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 61 patients.

This Provider
100.00%
Eddy County
90.00%
New Mexico
83.28%
United States
89.74%

Heart Attack Patients Given PCI within 90 Minutes

The percentage of heart attack patients given pci within 90 minutes of arrival. The sample size for this measure was 1 patients.

Note:

  • The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider
0.00%
Eddy County
0.00%
New Mexico
51.75%
United States
53.85%

Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB

The percentage of heart failure patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 28 patients.

This Provider
93.00%
Eddy County
96.50%
New Mexico
76.47%
United States
82.00%

Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions

The percentage of heart failure patients given discharge instructions. The sample size for this measure was 56 patients.

This Provider
77.00%
Eddy County
51.00%
New Mexico
26.88%
United States
60.95%

Pneumonia Patients Given Influenza Vaccination

The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given influenza vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 52 patients.

This Provider
88.00%
Eddy County
85.00%
New Mexico
56.07%
United States
69.93%

Pneumonia Patients Given Antibiotics within 4 Hours

The percentage of pneumonia patients given initial antibiotic(s) within 4 hours after arrival. The sample size for this measure was 137 patients.

This Provider
88.00%
Eddy County
74.00%
New Mexico
73.14%
United States
80.14%

Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of pneumonia patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 43 patients.

This Provider
98.00%
Eddy County
65.00%
New Mexico
58.03%
United States
79.65%

Pneumonia Patients whose Blood Culture Performed Prior to Antibiotics

The percentage of pneumonia patients whose initial emergency room blood culture was performed prior to the administration of the first hospital dose of antibiotics. The sample size for this measure was 107 patients.

This Provider
95.00%
Eddy County
95.00%
New Mexico
90.24%
United States
90.43%

Surgery Patients Given Appropriate Antibiotics

The percentage of surgery patients who received the appropriate preventative antibiotic(s) for their surgery. The sample size for this measure was 59 patients.

This Provider
100.00%
Eddy County
87.50%
New Mexico
87.17%
United States
89.88%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 78 patients.

This Provider
97.00%
Eddy County
78.50%
New Mexico
87.14%
United States
92.45%

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 70 patients.

This Provider
96.00%
Eddy County
85.50%
New Mexico
75.61%
United States
87.23%

Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication within 30 Minutes

The percentage of heart attack patients given fibrinolytic medication within 30 minutes of arrival. The sample size for this measure was 9 patients.

Note:

  • The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider
44.00%
Eddy County
44.00%
New Mexico
21.33%
United States
31.22%

Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of heart attack patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 26 patients.

This Provider
100.00%
Eddy County
100.00%
New Mexico
77.54%
United States
87.61%

Heart Failure Patients Given Evaluation of LVS Function

The percentage of heart failure patients given an evaluation of left ventricular systolic (lvs) function. The sample size for this measure was 69 patients.

This Provider
93.00%
Eddy County
55.00%
New Mexico
65.78%
United States
83.53%

Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of heart failure patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 16 patients.

Note:

  • The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider
100.00%
Eddy County
75.00%
New Mexico
51.25%
United States
81.61%

Pneumonia Patients Given Pneumococcal Vaccination

The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 100 patients.

This Provider
92.00%
Eddy County
78.00%
New Mexico
56.17%
United States
69.00%

Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment

The percentage of pneumonia patients given oxygenation assessment. The sample size for this measure was 168 patients.

This Provider
100.00%
Eddy County
97.50%
New Mexico
99.29%
United States
99.26%

Pneumonia Patients Given Most Appropriate Antibiotics

The percentage of pneumonia patients given the most appropriate initial antibiotic(s). The sample size for this measure was 100 patients.

This Provider
93.00%
Eddy County
86.00%
New Mexico
84.35%
United States
82.91%

Surgery Patients Given Antibiotics 1 Hour Before Incision

The percentage of surgery patients who received preventative antibiotic(s) 1 hour before incision. The sample size for this measure was 224 patients.

This Provider
97.00%
Eddy County
65.00%
New Mexico
70.67%
United States
76.95%

Surgery Patients whose Antibiotics Stopped within 24 Hours of Surgery

The percentage of surgery patients whose preventative antibiotic(s) are stopped within 24 hours after surgery. The sample size for this measure was 220 patients.

This Provider
85.00%
Eddy County
84.00%
New Mexico
80.88%
United States
71.77%

Mortality Rates

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30-Day Mortality Rate from Heart Attack

This hospitals 30 day patient death (mortality) rate from heart attack. The value is one of three types: Better, no different, or worse than the national rate.

No different than National Rate
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30-Day Mortality Rate from Heart Failure

This hospitals 30 day patient death (mortality) rate from heart failure. The value is one of three types: Better, no different, or worse than the national rate.

No different than National Rate
No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate No different than National Rate

Treatment Figures

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PPS Inpatients

The number of prospective payment system inpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
939
Eddy County Average
625
New Mexico Average
1,016
United States Average
2,267

PPS Inpatient Utilization Days

The number of days of prospective payment system inpatient care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
4,047
Eddy County Average
2,707
New Mexico Average
6,439
United States Average
17,102

Non-PPS Inpatients

The number of non prospective payment system inpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
79
New Mexico Average
191
United States Average
371

Non-PPS Inpatient Utilization Days

The number of days of non prospective payment system inpatient care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
939
New Mexico Average
1,609
United States Average
3,791

Outpatients

The number of outpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part B in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider
5,101
Eddy County Average
3,438
New Mexico Average
4,383
United States Average
7,242

PPS Inpatient Days

The number of days of prospective payment system inpatient care given by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
4,069
Eddy County Average
2,722
New Mexico Average
6,475
United States Average
17,255

PPS Inpatient Discharges

The number of prospective payment system inpatient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
1,125
Eddy County Average
746
New Mexico Average
1,271
United States Average
2,995

Non-PPS Inpatient Days

The number of days of non prospective payment system inpatient care given by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
942
New Mexico Average
1,617
United States Average
3,834

Non-PPS Inpatient Discharges

The number of non prospective payment system inpatient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
83
New Mexico Average
235
United States Average
450

Financials

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Medicare PPS Inpatient Payments

The total prospective payment system inpatient associated Medicare Part A payments, plus passthrough, made to this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$8,519,167
Eddy County Average
$5,290,780
New Mexico Average
$10,746,463
United States Average
$28,006,530

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient day in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$2,094
Eddy County Average
$1,944
New Mexico Average
$1,660
United States Average
$1,623

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$7,573
Eddy County Average
$7,092
New Mexico Average
$8,455
United States Average
$9,352

Medicare Non-PPS Inpatient Payments

The total non prospective payment system inpatient associated Medicare Part A payments, plus passthrough, made to this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$1,289,544
New Mexico Average
$1,595,761
United States Average
$4,323,113

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient day in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$1,369
New Mexico Average
$987
United States Average
$1,128

Medicare Outpatient Payments

The total outpatient associated Medicare Part B payments made to this provider in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider
$3,599,784
Eddy County Average
$2,244,769
New Mexico Average
$3,225,455
United States Average
$5,694,349

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$9,073
Eddy County Average
$8,472
New Mexico Average
$10,574
United States Average
$12,356

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$2,105
Eddy County Average
$1,954
New Mexico Average
$1,669
United States Average
$1,638

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$16,323
New Mexico Average
$8,355
United States Average
$11,654

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$1,373
New Mexico Average
$992
United States Average
$1,140

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. [1]

This Provider
$15,537
New Mexico Average
$6,777
United States Average
$9,611

Medicare Payments Per Outpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part B covered outpatient in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider
$706
Eddy County Average
$653
New Mexico Average
$736
United States Average
$786

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References

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Carlsbad at a Glance

People

Carlsbad had a total population of 25,625 in 2000, of which 6,957 were children under the age of 18 and 4,387 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 37.7.

Total Population:
25,625
Males:
12,343 (48.2%)
Female:
13,282 (51.8%)
Median Age:
37.7
Children (0-17):
6,957 (27.1%)
Adults (18-64):
14,281 (55.7%)
Seniors (65+):
4,387 (17.1%)
 
 

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.37, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:
0.37 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:
2
Doctors:
174
Home Agencies:
4
Hospitals:
1
Nursing Homes:
3
Medical Suppliers:
11
Rehab Centers:
2
 
 

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $35,640 while the median household income was $30,658. Roughly 16.29% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:
$35,640
Household Income:
$30,658
In Poverty:
16.29%
 
 

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