Price AtlasInteractive atlas · All states · techysurgeon.comDoctors Medical Center: what a joint replacement costs
Modesto, CA 95350 · CMS Certification Number 050464. What Medicare pays this hospital for knee, hip and shoulder replacement, what it lists, how it compares, and what a surgery center nearby is paid.
Medicare prices at Doctors Medical Center
| Operation | Inpatient paid | List price | List ÷ paid | Outpatient allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | — | — | — | $16,148 |
| Shoulder replacement | — | — | — | $22,346 |
| Hip replacement after a fracture (DRG 522) | $22,043 | $278,444 | 12.6× | — |
Quality
Complications after hip or knee replacement: 5.9% (no different from the national rate). Readmissions: 6.1%. Overall Care Compare rating: 1 of 5 stars. For-profit · Acute · 461 beds
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Questions
How much does Medicare pay Doctors Medical Center for a knee or hip replacement?
Medicare allowed an average of $16,148 per outpatient hip or knee replacement case (APC 5115, 93 cases) in 2024. Inpatient stays were too few to report.
Is a knee replacement cheaper at a surgery center near Doctors Medical Center?
Yes for Medicare facility payments. River Surgical Institute, Inc, an orthopedic surgery center same ZIP away, is paid about $10,567 by Medicare for a knee replacement (CPT 27447). Not every patient is a surgery-center candidate.