Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Bayfront Medical Center
St Petersburg, FL 33701
County: Pinellas Directions Apple Maps Call (727) 823-1234
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Official links: Website for Bayfront Medical Center (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Bayfront Medical Center
How long is the ER wait at Bayfront Medical Center?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr 10 min in the Bayfront Medical Center emergency room (the average across Florida hospitals is 2 hr 35 min). 0% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (727) 823-1234. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Bayfront Medical Center?
The main phone number for Bayfront Medical Center is (727) 823-1234, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (727) 823-1234What is the address of Bayfront Medical Center?
Bayfront Medical Center is at 701 6th St S, St Petersburg, FL 33701.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Bayfront Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Bayfront Medical Center has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
What is Bayfront Medical Center's Medicare star rating?
Bayfront Medical Center has an overall rating of 2 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 Bayfront Medical Center spend a median of 2 hours 10 minutes there. That is 25 minutes shorter 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 Bayfront Medical Center. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 1,420 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Patients gave Bayfront Medical Center a 3-star patient experience rating out of 5. 68% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 67% 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 Bayfront Medical Center
Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Of the 5 hospital-acquired infections CMS could compare, Bayfront Medical Center was better than the national benchmark on 3 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 | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| Heart failure patients | 12.4% | 11.1% |
| Pneumonia patients | 14.4% | 15.2% |
| Stroke patients | 9.5% | 11.9% |
| COPD patients | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 3.6% | 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 | 4.6 | 4.1 | Not compared |
| Deaths among surgical patients with serious treatable complicationsper 1,000 patients | 142.66 | 173.3 | Same as national |
| Pressure ulcers (bed sores)per 1,000 patients | 0.4 | 0.63 | Same as national |
| Falls in the hospital that caused a broken boneper 1,000 patients | 0.3 | 0.27 | Same as national |
| Collapsed lung caused by a medical procedureper 1,000 patients | 0.16 | 0.21 | Same as national |
| Bleeding or blood clot under the skin after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 1.88 | 2.34 | Same as national |
| Kidney injury needing dialysis after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 1.91 | 1.67 | Same as national |
| Respiratory failure after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 10.04 | 9.42 | Same as national |
| Blood clots in the lungs or legs after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 2.71 | 3.52 | Same as national |
| Bloodstream infection (sepsis) after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 7.08 | 5.27 | Same as national |
| Surgical wound splitting openper 1,000 patients | 1.67 | 1.77 | Same as national |
| Accidental cuts or tears during abdominal surgeryper 1,000 patients | 0.89 | 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 Bayfront Medical Center accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 100032). 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 tier |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Blue | 121 of 121 plans | Preferred |
| AvMed | 64 of 64 plans | Preferred |
| Oscar | 64 of 64 plans | Preferred |
| Ambetter | 56 of 56 plans | Preferred |
| Wellpoint | 15 of 15 plans | Participating |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next | 12 of 12 plans | Preferred |
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 Bayfront Medical Center accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Bayfront Medical Center is in network for 6 Marketplace insurers in Florida: Florida Blue (121 of 121 plans), AvMed (64 of 64 plans), Oscar (64 of 64 plans) and 3 other insurers. 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 Bayfront Medical Center take Medicare?
Bayfront Medical Center is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 100032), 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 Bayfront Medical Center accept Florida Blue?
Bayfront Medical Center is in network for 121 of 121 plans that Florida Blue sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to Florida Blue'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 Bayfront Medical Center accept AvMed?
Bayfront Medical Center is in network for 64 of 64 plans that AvMed sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to AvMed'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 Bayfront Medical Center accept Oscar?
Bayfront Medical Center is in network for 64 of 64 plans that Oscar sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to Oscar'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, Bayfront Medical Center 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 | 14.7% | 14.4% | Not compared |
| Heart failure | 21.3% | 21.3% | Not compared |
| Pneumonia | 19.5% | 17.3% | Not compared |
| COPD (chronic lung disease) | 20.6% | 20% | Not compared |
| Heart bypass surgery (CABG) | 11.4% | 11% | Not compared |
| Hip or knee replacement | 6.8% | 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. 4 of 5 conditions are above 1.00.
| Condition | Ratio | Patients | Readmissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| COPD | 1.075 | 55 | More than expected |
| Hip or knee replacement | 1.050 | – | More than expected |
| Pneumonia | 1.037 | 184 | More than expected |
| Heart attack | 1.014 | – | More than expected |
| Heart failure | 0.961 | 165 | 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
Bayfront Medical Center's emergency department is classed by CMS as very high 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. 306 patients. | 70% | 65% |
| Septic shock: full treatment within 3 hoursHigher is better. 101 patients. | 70% | 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. 409 patients. | 130 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 14 patients. | 179 min | 257 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 61,547 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 2,238 patients. | 52% | 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. 5,293 patients. | 15% | 15% |
| Colonoscopy: right follow-up interval for average-risk patientsHigher is better. 220 patients. | 49% | 93% |
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.
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 | 6 |
| Patient experiencePatient survey results | 20 |
| SafetyHospital-acquired infections | 41.7 |
| 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 Bayfront Medical Center
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 1.1mi South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center Saint Petersburg, FL · 74 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
- 1.2mi Bayside Care Center Saint Petersburg, FL · 92 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5
- 1.4mi Concordia Manor Saint Petersburg, FL · 39 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
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- 0.7mi St Petersburg Kidney CareSaint Petersburg, FL
- 0.7mi Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital DialysisSaint Petersburg, FL Not rated
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 0.7mi Gulf Breeze Home Health INCSaint Petersburg, FL
- 0.7mi Prohealth Home Health Services INCSaint Petersburg, FL · 75% would recommend
- 0.7mi Orlando Health Home CareSaint Petersburg, FL · 70% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 16mi Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Pinellas CClearwater, FL · 80% would recommend
- 16mi Accent Care Hospice & Palliative Care of HillsboroTampa, FL · 66% would recommend
- 20mi Affinity Care of Manatee CountyBradenton, FL · 76% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Inpatient rehabilitation unit
CMS Inpatient rehabilitation Quality Reporting Program, data through December 2025 · unit CCN 10T032
Bayfront Medical Center runs an inpatient rehabilitation unit that reports its own results to Medicare. Returned home or to the community: 64% here, against 67% nationally. Where CMS compares facilities statistically, this one is no different from the national rate.
Results
Safety
Cost
Source: CMS Inpatient rehabilitation Quality Reporting Program (Provider Data Catalog). Better/worse labels appear only where CMS itself compared the facility with the national rate; other figures are shown next to the national figure for context.
Doctors at Bayfront Medical Center
288 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 30 specialties.
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What Medicare paid at Bayfront Medical Center
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 | 150 | $165,910 | $17,225 | +10% |
| Heart failure and shock with major complicationsDRG 291 | 71 | $82,464 | $12,160 | +14% |
| Syncope and collapseDRG 312 | 51 | $53,467 | $9,165 | +22% |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without major complicationsDRG 690 | 44 | $62,337 | $8,928 | +23% |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with major complicationsDRG 064 | 41 | $144,456 | $16,336 | +3% |
| Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without major complicationsDRG 274 | 38 | $221,122 | $27,915 | +13% |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with major complicationsDRG 193 | 33 | $107,912 | $11,812 | +8% |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with complicationsDRG 481 | 33 | $152,075 | $17,800 | +9% |
Outpatient services
| Service | Services | Avg billed | Avg allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 301 | $30,604 | $2,460 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 104 | $145,845 | $11,708 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 66 | $26,791 | $1,703 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 54 | $35,267 | $2,917 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 53 | $59,697 | $4,617 |
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 Bayfront Medical Center
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Ohi West, Inc., a non-profit organization.
563 doctors and other clinicians list Bayfront Medical Center 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 · Ohi West Inc (EIN 84-5074208)
As filed with the IRS by Ohi West 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 Bayfront Medical Center
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Pinellas are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 15.
Mental health: Parts of Pinellas are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 18.
Dental: Parts of Pinellas are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). 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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