CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Ochsner Choctaw General
Butler, AL 36904
County: Choctaw Directions Apple Maps Call (205) 459-9100
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Quick answers about Ochsner Choctaw General
How long is the ER wait at Ochsner Choctaw General?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 59 min in the Ochsner Choctaw General emergency room (the average across Alabama hospitals is 2 hr 34 min). 1% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, call (205) 459-9100. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Ochsner Choctaw General?
The main phone number for Ochsner Choctaw General is (205) 459-9100, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (205) 459-9100What is the address of Ochsner Choctaw General?
Ochsner Choctaw General is at 401 Vanity Fair Lane, PO Box 618, Butler, AL 36904.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Ochsner Choctaw General have an emergency room?
Yes. Ochsner Choctaw General has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Ochsner Choctaw General spend a median of 1 hour 59 minutes there. That is 35 minutes shorter than the average across Alabama hospitals (2 hours 34 minutes).
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Ochsner Choctaw General. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 32 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
73% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 79% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
The patient survey (HCAHPS) asks a random sample of adult patients about their recent hospital stay. CMS adjusts the results for the mix of patients and how the survey was done, so hospitals can be compared fairly. CMS gives a star rating only to hospitals with at least 100 completed surveys, so this hospital has answer percentages but no stars. These results come from fewer than 100 completed surveys, so CMS advises using them with caution. About the data.
Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 4.5% | 3.9% |
Risk-adjusted rates. CMS has not published a statistical better/worse comparison for these death rates in the current release, so small differences from the U.S. rate may be chance.
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted). Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Ochsner Choctaw General accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 011304). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Alabama that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambetter | 19 of 19 plans | – | Preferred |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama | 18 of 23 plans | TIER-ONE | Tier-One |
| UnitedHealthcare | 16 of 16 plans | – | Non-Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Alabama
Plans that include this hospital: Blue Cross Select Gold, Blue Cross Select Silver, Blue HSA Bronze, Blue Protect, Blue Saver Bronze, Blue Standardized Bronze Compare plans
What insurance does Ochsner Choctaw General accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Ochsner Choctaw General is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in Alabama: Ambetter (19 of 19 plans), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (18 of 23 plans) and UnitedHealthcare (16 of 16 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Ochsner Choctaw General take Medicare?
Ochsner Choctaw General is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 011304), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Ochsner Choctaw General accept Ambetter?
Ochsner Choctaw General is in network for 19 of 19 plans that Ambetter sells on the Alabama Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Ochsner Choctaw General accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama?
Ochsner Choctaw General is in network for 18 of 23 plans that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama sells on the Alabama Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Ochsner Choctaw General accept UnitedHealthcare?
Ochsner Choctaw General is in network for 16 of 16 plans that UnitedHealthcare sells on the Alabama Marketplace in 2027, according to UnitedHealthcare's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Ochsner Choctaw General's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 363 patients. | 119 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 36 patients. | 322 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 5,990 patients. | 1% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 87 patients. | 90% | 78% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 45 patients. | 13% | 15% |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. About the data.
Care after a stay at Ochsner Choctaw General
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.4mi Timberland Health and Wellness Center Butler, AL · 120 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
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Home health agencies nearby See more
- 3.0mi Centerwell Home HealthButler, AL · 86% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 24mi Hospice Care GroupQuitman, MS Not rated
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Ochsner Choctaw General
29 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 9 specialties.
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Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Dec 2024
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Alabama hospital finances.
Who owns Ochsner Choctaw General
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Rush Hospital/butler, Inc, a non-profit organization, incorporated 1981.
46 doctors and other clinicians list Ochsner Choctaw General as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
The area around Ochsner Choctaw General
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Choctaw is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 14.
Mental health: Choctaw is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 12.
Dental: Parts of Choctaw are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 16.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Alabama earn a median $77,080 a year. Healthcare salaries in Alabama.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Alabama shortage areas
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