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Lakeside Medical Center

39200 Hooker Hwy · Belle Glade, FL 33430

🤖AI Overview

This hospital markup of 2.9x is near the national average. Patients without insurance may still face significantly higher bills.

Total Charges
$4.2M
Medicare Payments
$1.5M
Discharges
83
Avg Length of Stay
4.5 days
Markup Ratio
2.9x
Risk Score
3.45

Fairness Grade: B

Good — charges 2–3x what Medicare pays

Lakeside Medical Center charges an average of $51,078 per discharge, but Medicare only pays $17,598 — a markup of 2.9x. Grades are based on this ratio: A (under 2x), B (2–3x), C (3–4x), D (4–5x), F (over 5x).

How This Hospital Compares

Markup Ratio
This Hospital
2.9x
State Avg
8.6x
National Avg
5.3x
Avg Charge per Discharge
This Hospital
$51,078
State Avg
$106,616
National Avg
$69,838
Avg Length of Stay
This Hospital
4.5 days
State Avg
5.0 days
National Avg
4.8 days

Patient Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 65
23.6%
65–74
30.6%
75–84
23.6%
85+
22.2%

Gender

52.8%
Female
47.2%
Male

Dual Eligibility

70.8%
Dual Eligible
29.2%
Non-Dual

Race & Ethnicity

White
27.8%
Black
48.6%
Hispanic
19.4%

Chronic Condition Profile

Prevalence of chronic conditions among this hospital's Medicare patients

Hypertension
75.0%
High Cholesterol
75.0%
Diabetes
59.7%
Heart Failure
56.9%
Chronic Kidney Disease
50.0%
Ischemic Heart Disease
48.6%
Atrial Fibrillation
47.2%
Arthritis
45.8%
COPD
43.1%
Mood Disorders
38.9%
Depression
37.5%
Anxiety
37.5%
Alzheimer's/Dementia
30.6%
Stroke/TIA
22.2%
Substance Use
15.3%
Tobacco Use
15.3%
Cancer
9.7%
Asthma
9.7%
Parkinson's
8.3%
Bipolar Disorder
8.3%
Schizophrenia/Psychosis
8.3%
Osteoporosis
5.6%
Personality Disorders
2.8%
ADHD/Conduct Disorders
1.4%
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⚠️ Important: Data reflects Medicare inpatient claims. Charges represent what hospitals bill — not what patients typically pay. Medicare payment amounts reflect negotiated rates. Individual patient costs depend on insurance coverage and specific services.