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 Madison Parish Hospital
Tallulah, LA 71282
County: Madison Directions Apple Maps Call (318) 574-2374
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Quick answers about Madison Parish Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Madison Parish Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr 5 min in the Madison Parish Hospital emergency room (the average across Louisiana hospitals is 2 hr 15 min). 1% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, call (318) 574-2374. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Madison Parish Hospital?
The main phone number for Madison Parish Hospital is (318) 574-2374, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (318) 574-2374What is the address of Madison Parish Hospital?
Madison Parish Hospital is at 900 Johnson Street, Tallulah, LA 71282.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Madison Parish Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Madison Parish Hospital 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 Madison Parish Hospital spend a median of 2 hours 5 minutes there. That is 10 minutes shorter than the average across Louisiana hospitals (2 hours 15 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 Madison Parish Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Madison Parish Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 191314). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Louisiana that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | 15 of 15 plans | – | Non-Preferred |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | 8 of 15 plans | NOT-APPLICABLE | Not-Applicable |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana | 7 of 40 plans | NOT-APPLICABLE | Not-Applicable |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Louisiana
Plans that include this hospital: Blue Max 70/50 with, Blue Max 80/60 with, Blue Max Copay 50/50 Standardized HSA Eligible, Blue Max Copay 50/50 with, Blue Max Copay 60/40 Standardized, Blue Max Copay 75/55 Standardized Compare plans
Adults in Louisiana qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Louisiana Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does Madison Parish Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Madison Parish Hospital is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in Louisiana: UnitedHealthcare (15 of 15 plans), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (8 of 15 plans) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana (7 of 40 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 Madison Parish Hospital take Medicare?
Madison Parish Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 191314), 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 Madison Parish Hospital accept UnitedHealthcare?
Madison Parish Hospital is in network for 15 of 15 plans that UnitedHealthcare sells on the Louisiana 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.
Does Madison Parish Hospital accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Madison Parish Hospital is in network for 8 of 15 plans that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana sells on the Louisiana Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Madison Parish Hospital accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?
Madison Parish Hospital is in network for 7 of 40 plans that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana sells on the Louisiana Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana plan includes it. 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
Madison Parish Hospital'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. 4,477 patients. | 125 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 191 patients. | 170 min | 257 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 235 patients. | 313 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 6,089 patients. | 1% | 2% |
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 Madison Parish Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.9mi Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation of Tallulah Tallulah, LA · 156 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
- 18mi Vicksburg Convalescent Center Vicksburg, MS · 100 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5
- 18mi Deerfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Delhi, LA · 103 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
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- 20mi Fresenius Medical Care Vicksburg HomeVicksburg, MS
Home health agencies nearby See more
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- 20mi Adoration Home HealthVicksburg, MS · 82% would recommend
- 20mi Enhabit Home HealthVicksburg, MS · 85% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 18mi Crossroads HospiceDelhi, LA · 91% would recommend Not rated
- 20mi Acg Hospice-VicksburgVicksburg, MS Not rated
- 20mi GentivaVicksburg, MS Not rated
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Madison Parish Hospital
14 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 6 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 Louisiana hospital finances.
Who owns Madison Parish Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Madison Parish Hospital Service District, a non-profit organization.
27 doctors and other clinicians list Madison Parish 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.
The area around Madison Parish Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Madison is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 19.
Mental health: Madison is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 18.
Dental: Madison is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 20.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Louisiana earn a median $80,230 a year. Healthcare salaries in Louisiana.
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. Louisiana shortage areas
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