Phoenix Va Medical Center
650 E. INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phoenix Va Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ has an average Medicare payment of $16,533 and a Value Score of A (80/100). Compare prices for 14 procedures. Based on CMS inpatient data.
About Phoenix Va Medical Center
Phoenix Va Medical Center carries a CMS 5-star quality rating — the top tier of the federal Hospital Compare program, awarded to a small share of U.S. hospitals. Outcome measures back the high rating up: 2 better-than-benchmark mortality measures, 0 better-than-benchmark safety measures, and 2 better-than-benchmark readmission measures, with no measures rating worse than the benchmark.
Average Medicare payment per documented procedure at Phoenix Va Medical Center is $16,533, near the national median for acute-care hospitals. Combined with the quality measures, Phoenix Va Medical Center earns a value score of 80/100 — high quality at a competitive cost, the top-tier combination for a patient comparing options.
Phoenix Va Medical Center's ownership category — Veterans Health Administration — falls outside the three dominant categories (non-profit, for-profit, government). The CMS Hospital Compare program treats all ownership types under the same measure rubric. The CMS payment record for Phoenix Va Medical Center lists 14 distinct DRG codes — a mid-range procedure mix, including Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC, Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC, Heart Failure and Shock with MCC. The facility operates a 24-hour emergency department.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog — Hospital Compare quality measures, CMS Inpatient Payment data files.
Procedure Prices
| Procedure (DRG) | Total Payment |
|---|---|
Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC DRG 690 · Renal | $10,678 |
Spinal Fusion (Non-Cervical) with MCC DRG 460 · Orthopedic | $54,664 |
Heart Failure and Shock with MCC DRG 291 · Cardiac | $6,859 |
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis with MCC DRG 392 · Digestive | $17,567 |
Syncope and Collapse DRG 312 · Neurological | $7,292 |
Cervical Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC DRG 473 · Orthopedic | $18,680 |
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Ventilator DRG 871 · Infectious | $13,296 |
Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC DRG 193 · Respiratory | $11,390 |
Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC DRG 065 · Neurological | $15,533 |
Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedure with Drug-Eluting Stent DRG 247 · Cardiac | $25,315 |
Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement DRG 470 · Orthopedic | $24,365 |
Signs and Symptoms without MCC DRG 948 · Other | $6,059 |
Cesarean Section without CC/MCC DRG 766 · Obstetric | $8,080 |
Heart Failure and Shock with CC DRG 292 · Cardiac | $11,678 |
Pricing data from CMS Hospital Price Transparency. Quality ratings from CMS Hospital Compare.
How Phoenix Va Medical Center Compares
Phoenix Va Medical Center has an average Medicare payment of $16,533, 3% above the Arizona state average of $16,036. That is 4% higher than the national hospital average of $15,878. Most of its procedures fall under Orthopedic, where the typical payment is $26,891 (39% below this hospital's average). Its Value Score of A (80/100) reflects a blend of price percentile, CMS quality rating, and patient outcome measures.
Phoenix Va Medical Center Cost & Quality FAQ
Phoenix Va Medical Center has an average payment of $16,533 across 14 priced procedures. Costs vary significantly by procedure, compare individual prices in the procedure table above.
Phoenix Va Medical Center has a CMS star rating of 5 out of 5. Quality measures include mortality rates, safety incidents, and readmission rates from Medicare data.
Phoenix Va Medical Center has a Value Score of A (80/100). This score combines cost efficiency, quality ratings, and patient outcomes to help compare hospitals. Veterans Health Administration facilities like this one are acute care - veterans administration.
Yes, Phoenix Va Medical Center offers emergency services. The hospital is located at 650 E. INDIAN SCHOOL ROAD, Phoenix, AZ 85012. Phone: (602) 222-6444.
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Hospital payment data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Value Scores combine cost efficiency, CMS star ratings, and patient outcome measures. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary based on insurance and individual circumstances.