Doctors Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.6% | 41 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.5% | 95 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 13.4% | 163 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 17.8% | 304 | Avg |
| COPD | 11.5% | 74 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.5% | 87 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 1,143 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.94% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Doctors Hospital a Good Hospital?
Doctors Hospital has a trust score of 63/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Augusta, GA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Augusta
#2
Rank in city
5
Hospitals
63 vs 52
Score vs city avg
2.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doctors Hospital a good hospital?
Doctors Hospital is an acute care hospital in Augusta, GA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 63/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Doctors Hospital located?
Doctors Hospital is located at 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909. Phone: (706) 651-6008.
What is the star rating for Doctors Hospital?
Doctors Hospital has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Doctors Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Doctors Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 320 patients/yr | $139,504 | $14,250 | 90% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 78 patients/yr | $75,775 | $9,893 | 87% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 77 patients/yr | $69,195 | $10,539 | 85% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 64 patients/yr | $713,357 | $49,416 | 93% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 52 patients/yr | $89,300 | $9,614 | 89% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 48 patients/yr | $59,529 | $7,111 | 88% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 46 patients/yr | $99,800 | $12,555 | 87% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 44 patients/yr | $84,193 | $9,846 | 88% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 43 patients/yr | $58,206 | $7,898 | 86% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 35 patients/yr | $63,450 | $8,789 | 86% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- County
- Richmond
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 110177