Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
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Melbourne, FL 32940
County: Brevard Directions Apple Maps Call (321) 434-9000
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Quick answers about Viera Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Viera Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 3 hr 14 min in the Viera Hospital emergency room (the average across Florida hospitals is 2 hr 35 min). 1% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, call (321) 434-9000. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Viera Hospital?
The main phone number for Viera Hospital is (321) 434-9000, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (321) 434-9000What is the address of Viera Hospital?
Viera Hospital is at 8745 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Viera Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Viera Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
What is Viera Hospital's Medicare star rating?
Viera Hospital has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Star ratings come from CMS quality and safety measures, not patient reviews.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Viera Hospital spend a median of 3 hours 14 minutes there. That is 39 minutes longer than the average across Florida hospitals (2 hours 35 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 Viera Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 457 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Patients gave Viera Hospital a 3-star patient experience rating out of 5. 73% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 71% 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. About the data.
Compare Viera Hospital
Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Of the 5 hospital-acquired infections CMS could compare, Viera Hospital was better than the national benchmark on 2 and worse on 0. Its rate of serious complications was same as national.
Hospital-acquired infections
Serious complications
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Heart attack patients | 11.6% | 11.9% |
| Heart failure patients | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| Pneumonia patients | 12.7% | 15.2% |
| Stroke patients | 12.7% | 11.9% |
| COPD patients | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 4.2% | 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.
Other complications
None of the other safety indicators CMS compares was statistically better or worse than national.
All 12 complication measures
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complications after hip or knee replacement% of patients | 4.3 | 4.1 | Not compared |
| Deaths among surgical patients with serious treatable complicationsper 1,000 patients | 219.35 | 173.3 | Same as national |
| Pressure ulcers (bed sores)per 1,000 patients | 0.56 | 0.63 | Same as national |
| Falls in the hospital that caused a broken boneper 1,000 patients | 0.31 | 0.27 | Same as national |
| Collapsed lung caused by a medical procedureper 1,000 patients | 0.24 | 0.21 | Same as national |
| Bleeding or blood clot under the skin after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 2.39 | 2.34 | Same as national |
| Kidney injury needing dialysis after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 1.55 | 1.67 | Same as national |
| Respiratory failure after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 9.37 | 9.42 | Same as national |
| Blood clots in the lungs or legs after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 4.12 | 3.52 | Same as national |
| Bloodstream infection (sepsis) after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 4.4 | 5.27 | Same as national |
| Surgical wound splitting openper 1,000 patients | 1.68 | 1.77 | Same as national |
| Accidental cuts or tears during abdominal surgeryper 1,000 patients | 0.84 | 1.06 | Same as national |
"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), for Oct 2024 – Sep 2025. 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 Viera Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 100315). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Florida that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Blue | 61 of 121 plans | – | Preferred |
| Health First Commercial Plans, Inc. | 28 of 28 plans | NATIONAL | National |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Florida
Plans that include this hospital: Florida Blue BlueOptions Bronze 24J, Florida Blue BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S, Florida Blue BlueOptions Gold 24J, Florida Blue BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S, Florida Blue BlueOptions Platinum 24J, Florida Blue BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-21S Compare plans
What insurance does Viera Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Viera Hospital is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in Florida: Florida Blue (61 of 121 plans) and Health First Commercial Plans, Inc. (28 of 28 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 Viera Hospital take Medicare?
Viera Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 100315), 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 Viera Hospital accept Florida Blue?
Viera Hospital is in network for 61 of 121 plans that Florida Blue sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to Florida Blue's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Florida Blue plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Viera Hospital accept Health First Commercial Plans, Inc.?
Viera Hospital is in network for 28 of 28 plans that Health First Commercial Plans, Inc. sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to Health First Commercial Plans, Inc.'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.
Readmissions and return visits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Medicare patients · Jul 2023 – Jun 2025
On the 2 readmission and return-visit measures CMS could compare, Viera Hospital was no different from the national rate or its expected level.
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart attack | 14.5% | 14.4% | Not compared |
| Heart failure | 20.3% | 21.3% | Not compared |
| Pneumonia | 16.3% | 17.3% | Not compared |
| COPD (chronic lung disease) | 19.9% | 20% | Not compared |
| Hip or knee replacement | 5.7% | 5.8% | Not compared |
Return trips after a stay or procedure
Medicare's readmission program
Excess readmission ratio: this hospital's predicted readmissions divided by the number expected for a typical hospital with the same patients. Above 1.00 means more readmissions than expected.
| Condition | Ratio | Patients | Readmissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip or knee replacement | 0.946 | – | Fewer than expected |
| COPD | 0.909 | – | Fewer than expected |
| Heart failure | 0.866 | 247 | Fewer than expected |
| Pneumonia | 0.862 | 327 | Fewer than expected |
Readmission rates count Medicare patients who were admitted to any acute-care hospital within 30 days of leaving this one, adjusted for how sick they were. "Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national rate statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Return-day and outpatient-surgery measures compare the hospital with what CMS expected for its own patients. The Readmissions Reduction Program ratios are shown as CMS publishes them; whether a hospital's payments are reduced depends on how its ratios compare with similar hospitals, so a ratio above 1.00 alone doesn't mean a penalty. About the data.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Viera Hospital's emergency department is classed by CMS as medium volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S.* |
|---|---|---|
| Sepsis: got all recommended early treatmentPatients with severe sepsis or septic shock who received every step of the recommended early care bundle. Higher is better. 76 patients. | 88% | 65% |
| Septic shock: full treatment within 3 hoursHigher is better. 26 patients. | 96% | 73% |
| 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. 388 patients. | 194 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 11 patients. | 276 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 39,202 patients. | 1% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 1,819 patients. | 59% | 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. 1,636 patients. | 19% | 15% |
| Colonoscopy: right follow-up interval for average-risk patientsHigher is better. 78 patients. | 100% | 93% |
| Stroke: discharged on clot-prevention medicineHigher is better. 119 patients. | 97% | 98%* |
| Stroke: clot prevention started by day 2Higher is better. 108 patients. | 89% | 94%* |
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. *Median of all hospitals CMS reports, where CMS publishes no national figure. About the data.
Maternity care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · reported by the hospital · Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
Maternity measures are reported by hospitals that deliver babies. The U.S. figure is the median of the hospitals CMS reports, not a CMS verdict. About the data.
Medicare spending and payment programs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Value-based purchasing scores by area
| Area | Score (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| Clinical outcomesDeath rates and complications | 14 |
| Patient experiencePatient survey results | 37 |
| SafetyHospital-acquired infections | 68.3 |
| Efficiency and costMedicare spending per patient | 0 |
The Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program cuts Medicare payments by 1% for the quarter of hospitals with the worst scores. The Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program withholds a small share of every hospital's Medicare payments and pays it back according to the total performance score. A spending ratio of 1.00 equals the national median; spending reflects prices, the services patients received and care after discharge, not quality. Some hospitals, such as critical access, children's and cancer hospitals, are not part of these programs. About the data.
Care after a stay at Viera Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 1.5mi Viera Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Viera, FL · 114 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
- 2.5mi Viera Del Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center Viera, FL · 131 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
- 6.8mi Sunrise Point Health and Rehabilitation Center Rockledge, FL · 100 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5 Abuse citation (CMS)
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 1.8mi North Melbourne DialysisMelbourne, FL
- 1.8mi USRC Viera DialysisViera, FL
- 5.7mi FMC - Space CoastRockledge, FL
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 1.8mi Centerwell Home HealthMelbourne, FL · 82% would recommend
- 1.8mi HCA Florida Healthcare at HomeMelbourne, FL · 73% would recommend
- 1.8mi Mederi CaretendersViera, FL · 73% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 1.8mi Mederi Caretenders HospiceViera, FL · 85% would recommend
- 6.5mi Vitas Healthcare Corporation of FloridaMelbourne, FL · 81% would recommend
- 12mi Amedisys Hospice of BrevardMelbourne, FL · 82% would recommend Not rated
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Viera Hospital
500 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 33 specialties.
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Melbourne, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
What Medicare paid at Viera Hospital
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · original Medicare patients · 2024
Average hospital charges and actual payments for the procedures Medicare patients most often had here, compared with the average for Florida.
Hospital stays
| Stay | Stays | Avg billed | Avg payment (Medicare + patient) | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without ventilator >96 hours with major complicationsDRG 871 | 140 | $72,646 | $12,901 | −18% |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with major complicationsDRG 177 | 98 | $66,268 | $10,606 | −20% |
| Heart failure and shock with major complicationsDRG 291 | 73 | $45,600 | $8,108 | −24% |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with major complicationsDRG 193 | 59 | $56,837 | $8,590 | −21% |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with major complicationsDRG 689 | 51 | $38,645 | $7,501 | −23% |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without major complicationsDRG 690 | 48 | $30,528 | $5,297 | −27% |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with complicationsDRG 378 | 47 | $37,000 | $6,624 | −21% |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without major complicationsDRG 392 | 45 | $36,881 | $5,322 | −25% |
Outpatient services
| Service | Services | Avg billed | Avg allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 193 | $89,398 | $11,906 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 179 | $16,238 | $2,466 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 149 | $13,837 | $1,724 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 134 | $49,031 | $5,227 |
| Level 2 Excision/Biopsy/Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 100 | $12,965 | $1,469 |
Charges are the hospital's list prices; payments are what Medicare, the patient and any other insurer actually paid (for outpatient services, Medicare's allowed amount). Private insurance prices differ. "vs state" compares this hospital's average payment with the state average for the same stay. All procedure costs.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Sep 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 Florida hospital finances.
Who owns Viera Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Viera Hospital, Inc., a non-profit organization, incorporated 2009.
940 doctors and other clinicians list Viera Hospital 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.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Sep 2023 · Viera Hospital Inc (EIN 26-4019868)
As filed with the IRS by Viera Hospital Inc. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Viera Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Brevard are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 14.
Mental health: Parts of Brevard are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 17.
Dental: Parts of Brevard are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 15.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Florida earn a median $84,190 a year. Healthcare salaries in Florida.
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. Florida shortage areas
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