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Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Other 24 Beds · urban Updated: 2026-04-14

North Central Surgical Center LLP

9301 North Central Expressway Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75231 · 82 Priced Procedures · 80% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating
Pillar 1 · The BaseRate™ CompositeHow 1.00× Fair BaseRate Works: Raw price averages unfairly penalize hospitals in high-wage cities or trauma centers treating sicker patients. We adjust for local CMS hospital wage levels and patient complexity first. A 1.00× score means right at the fair price average, 0.85× means 15% cheaper than fair market, and 1.30× means 30% above fair market.Near Fair BaseRate Benchmark
1.00×vs. Fair Market Price
Position vs. 1.00× Fair PriceRight at U.S. Average (0%) 1.00× (center of the bar) is the U.S. fair price average after accounting for local hospital wages and patient complexity. Left of center (<1.00×) is below fair price; right of center (>1.00×) is above fair price.

Typical commercial prices here match the fair market benchmark (1.00×) after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

Pillar 2 · VeriRate™ Data TrustHow VeriRate™ (0–100) Works: Hospitals are legally required to publish machine-readable price files, but some bury fake $0.01 numbers or omit cash discounts. VeriRate audits each file across 5 checks (hover any badge below to see what it tests).63/100 · Caution
63/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 0% of the Time
File Completeness95Provenance (File Completeness): Checks whether the hospital published a complete, up-to-date machine-readable price file with valid CPT and MS-DRG billing codes instead of leaving blanks.
Price Logic80Coherence (Price Logic): Checks whether the hospital’s numbers make basic sense — e.g., self-pay cash price is lower than gross list price, with no fake $0.01 or $999,999 placeholder numbers.
Peer Alignment79Concordance (Peer Alignment): Checks whether reported prices sit in a realistic range compared to Medicare and nearby hospitals rather than wild 100× unit errors.
Clean Billing57Regularity (Clean Billing): Checks whether rates are structured consistently across procedures without erratic statistical spikes or hidden unbundled facility fees.
Real Cash Discount100Cash Honesty (Real Cash Discount): Checks whether the hospital offers a genuine self-pay cash discount that beats or matches commercial insurance rates instead of billing full sticker price.
Pillar 3 · Clinical Quality & ER SpeedChecks whether higher hospital prices actually buy better clinical quality — combining CMS Star Ratings, hospital safety scores, and emergency room wait times.Regional Value Leader
CMS Star Rating4/5 StarsOfficial CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating (1 to 5 stars) summarizing mortality, safety of care, readmissions, and patient experience.
Safety Score74/100Composite patient safety score (0–100) derived from CMS hospital-acquired infection rates (CLABSI, CAUTI, MRSA, C. diff), surgical complications, and HCAHPS surveys.
Typical ER Wait107 minMedian minutes patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, as reported to CMS Timely and Effective Care.

4-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.00× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

North Central Surgical Center LLP prices shoppable and inpatient services (9.2× to 6.9× Medicare, divergence 0.75×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.00× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

Regional Benchmark in TXU.S. National Reference Pool
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Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

  • Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.78× the peer BaseRate benchmark
  • Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 0% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
  • 4-Star CMS clinical rating with 80% patient recommendation (74/100 safety score)
  • Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling
Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

  • Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 2.1× markup over Medicare rates
  • Commercial insurance median sits at 1.00× Fair BaseRate (9.2× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
  • Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.28×) jump +28% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.00×)
  • Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 7.7× Medicare (14¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)
Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging
9.2× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.75× Divergence
6.9× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+28% Upper Tail
Q25 0.78× · Q50 1.00× · Q75 1.28×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.
Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×
Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable
9.2× MedicareWatchout
Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive
2.1× MedicareGood
Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable
2.5× MedicareFair
Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive
2.7× MedicareFair
Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive
2.2× MedicareFair
Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive
1.7× MedicareGood
Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes
0% Cash Edge · 99/100Good
CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes
4 CMS · 74/100Fair

Procedure Prices at North Central Surgical Center LLP

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 82 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code This Hospital vs. Fair
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast)
CPT Code: 74177
$3,394 unverified
Total hip replacement
CPT Code: 27130
$3,087 0.2×
Total knee replacement
CPT Code: 27447
$3,087 0.2×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast)
CPT Code: 74176
$2,735 unverified
MRI, brain (with and without contrast)
CPT Code: 70553
$2,571 unverified
MRI, knee or other leg joint
CPT Code: 73721
$2,043 unverified
C-section delivery (full package)
CPT Code: 59510
$1,894 0.6×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair
CPT Code: 29881
$1,894 unverified
Cataract surgery with lens implant
CPT Code: 66984
$1,894 unverified
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)
CPT Code: 47562
$1,867 0.3×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy
CPT Code: 43239
$1,840 unverified
Colonoscopy (diagnostic)
CPT Code: 45378
$1,840 unverified
Colonoscopy with biopsy
CPT Code: 45380
$1,840 unverified
MRI, brain (no contrast)
CPT Code: 70551
$1,817 unverified
CT scan, head (with and without contrast)
CPT Code: 70470
$1,781 unverified
MRI, lower back (no contrast)
CPT Code: 72148
$1,788 unverified
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine)
CPT Code: 72131
$1,525 unverified
CT scan, head (with contrast)
CPT Code: 70460
$1,466 unverified
CT scan, chest (no contrast)
CPT Code: 71250
$1,437 unverified
CT scan, neck (cervical spine)
CPT Code: 72125
$1,358 unverified
Bunion correction surgery
CPT Code: 28296
$1,315 unverified
CT scan, head (no contrast)
CPT Code: 70450
$1,331 unverified
CT scan, pelvis
CPT Code: 72192
$1,351 unverified
CT scan, sinuses
CPT Code: 70486
$1,130 unverified
Breast lump removal
CPT Code: 19120
$1,003 0.3×
Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 82 total
Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator For-Profit Facility · Cash & Fair BaseRate Audit

Audit a Bill or Quote at North Central Surgical Center LLP (Zero PHI Required)

CMS CCN: 670049
CPT 74177
Fair BaseRate™ $448
Medicare Rate $356
Self-Pay Cash $3,394
Insurer Median $3,394
Pre-filled with North Central Surgical Center LLP’s charged/list benchmark
Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines
2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person
Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $2,263 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($3,394) Beats Your Bill

North Central Surgical Center LLP's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $3,394 (vs. $3,394 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$5,209 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $448 Fair BaseRate ($356 Medicare)

Your bill ($5,657) is $5,209 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($448) and 15.9× the $356 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.
IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 201508140

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify North Central Surgical Center LLP as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑
CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall4/5 Stars (4/5)
Safety Composite74/100
Would Recommend80%
Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)78%
Median ER Wait107 min
Left ER Before Seen1%
30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same
Unplanned Readmissionsame
Hip/Knee Complication Rate2.9%

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at North Central Surgical Center LLP. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

  • 2025-07-08·administrative_or_closure

    Met Requirements

    Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (385 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

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Regional Value & Quality Leader

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for North Central Surgical Center LLP.

Price Index: 0.99× regional baseline
Quality: 71/100 CMS composite
Median Household Income$74,149U.S. Census ACS
Local Uninsured Share21.6%Regional ACS estimate
200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling
400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling
45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 63/100 · Caution CMS CCN 670049 EIN 201508140

Verify the Raw Data: Official Hospital MRF, CMS Medicare.gov & Federal Filings

Published MRF File201508140_north-central-surgical-center-l.l.p._standardcharges.json
Publication / Vintage2026-04-14 · 52.99 MB
Validated Rate Rows12 (CMS v3.0.0)
File Integrity Digestfba2f0c4c48ea20aea3f…

Safe-Harbor Data Corrections: Parsed directly from public 45 CFR § 180 hospital filings, CMS Care Compare, and CMS HCRIS cost reports. Hospital compliance officers may submit updated MRF URLs or rate tables for verification.