Speare Memorial Hospital

16 Hospital Road Plymouth, NH 03264
http://www.spearehospital.com/
(603) 536-1120

All cost information is based on claims data collected in the New Hampshire Comprehensive Healthcare Information System which is updated quarterly. All quality information is based on claims and administrative data collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services which is updated annually. For more information click the links above and review our methodology section.

Methodology

Patient Experience

8 out of 10
Patients would recommend this hospital (75%)
Area Around Room Was Always Quiet at Night:
67%
Nurses Always Communicated Well:
84%
Doctors Always Communicated Well:
81%
Room Was Always Clean:
77%
Help Was Always Received:
70%
Procedure Estimate of Procedure Cost Estimate of Procedure Cost
This is an estimate of the total charge for the health care service before any discounts provided to the uninsured. 		Number of Visits Number of Visits
When the number of visits varies, it is difficult to estimate the total cost of care. This indicates the number of visits you can expect, calculated using the median. To determine the total you might pay, multiply the Estimate of Procedure Cost and the Statewide Average for Number of Visits.
- Above Average: Expect to visit the provider more than the average number of visits.
- Near Average: Expect the visit the provider close to the average number of visits.
- Below Average: Expect to visit the provider less than the average number of visits.
 		What You Will Pay What You Will Pay
The estimated charge amount minus the uninsured discount (when available).
Uninsured Discount: 39%
Application of Blood Vessel Compression or Decompression Device $79 Below Average
State Average: 4
 $48
Application of Hot or Cold Pack $49 Above Average
State Average: 3
 $30
Arthrocentesis $504 N/A $307
Automated Pap Test Screening and Manual Rescreening $193 N/A $118
Automated with Microscope Examination $65 N/A $40
Automated without Microscope $65 N/A $40
Back MRI $3,120 N/A $1,903
Bacterial Culture Swab $100 N/A $61
Bacterial Culture, Quantitative Colony Count $67 N/A $41
Basic Metabolic Panel $101 N/A $61
Blood Count (Hemoglobin) $55 N/A $33
Blood Glucose (Sugar) Level $49 N/A $30
Blood Glucose Control (Hemoglobin A1C) $92 N/A $56
Blood Typing (ABO) $124 N/A $76
Blood Typing (Rh (D)) $112 N/A $69
Bone Density Scan $564 N/A $344
Borrelia Burgdorferi (Lyme disease) Antibody Level $161 N/A $98
Brain MRI $3,691 N/A $2,251
C-reactive Protein (CRP) Level $146 N/A $89
Chlamydia Test $144 N/A $88
Cholesterol Test, Lipid Panel $159 N/A $97
Clotting Time $58 N/A $35
Coagulation Assessment $90 N/A $55
Colonoscopy With Biopsy for Noncancerous Growth $7,500 N/A $4,575
Colonoscopy With Polyp Removal $7,148 N/A $4,361
Colonoscopy Without Biopsy for Encounter for Preventive Health Services $5,993 N/A $3,655
Complete Blood Cell Count (Hemoglobin) $92 N/A $56
Complete Blood Cell Count and Automated White Blood Cells $105 N/A $64
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel $156 N/A $95
Creatinine Level $82 N/A $50
CT Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis, With Contrast $3,903 N/A $2,381
CT Scan of Chest, With Contrast $2,575 N/A $1,571
Detection for Strep (Streptococcus, group A) $79 N/A $48
Detection Test for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen $132 N/A $81
Detection Test for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) $246 N/A $150
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) With Report and Interpretation $427 N/A $261
Electrolytes Panel $81 N/A $49
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Drug (antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral) $101 N/A $61
Ferritin (Blood Protein) Level $156 N/A $95
Fetal Non-Stress Test $771 N/A $470
Folic Acid Level $181 N/A $110
Follow-Up Pregnancy Ultrasound $613 N/A $374
Gall Bladder Surgery $16,367 N/A $9,984
General Health Panel $148 N/A $90
Gonorrhoeae (Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Bacteria) Test $144 N/A $88
Hepatic (Liver) Function Panel $122 N/A $74
Hepatitis B Core Antibody Level $133 N/A $81
Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Level $124 N/A $76
Hepatitis C Antibody Level $130 N/A $79
High Complexity Physical Therapy Evaluation $421 Near Average
State Average: 1
 $257
Hydration Infusion $232 N/A $142
Influenza Vaccine, Injected into Muscle $41 N/A $25
Iron Binding Capacity $70 N/A $43
Iron Level $66 N/A $40
Knee MRI $2,901 N/A $1,770
Lab Test to Detect HIV-1 and HIV-2 $132 N/A $81
Lab Test to Detect Influenza Virus $77 N/A $47
Lab Test to Measure Creatinine Level $81 N/A $49
Lead Level $65 N/A $40
Lipase (Fat Enzyme) Level $117 N/A $71
Low Complexity (outpatient) Emergency Department Visit $495 N/A $302
Low Complexity Occupational Therapy Evaluation $296 Near Average
State Average: 1
 $181
Low Complexity Physical Therapy Evaluation $307 Near Average
State Average: 1
 $187
Magnesium Level $105 N/A $64
Manual Electrical Stimulation Therapy, 15 minutes $65 Below Average
State Average: 3
 $40
Manual Pap Test Screening $130 N/A $79
Manual Physical Therapy $65 Near Average
State Average: 4
 $40
Microalbumin (Protein) Level $140 N/A $85
Minor (outpatient) Emergency Department Visit $289 N/A $176
Moderate Complexity (outpatient) Emergency Department Visit $773 N/A $471
Moderate Complexity Occupational Therapy Evaluation $335 Near Average
State Average: 1
 $204
Moderate Complexity Physical Therapy Evaluation $319 Near Average
State Average: 1
 $195
Myocardial Imaging $7,216 N/A $4,402
New Patient Preventive Care Visit for Adolescent, Ages 12-17 $272 N/A $166
New Patient Preventive Care Visit for Adult, 40-64 $359 N/A $219
New Patient Preventive Care Visit for Adult, Ages 18-39 $298 N/A $182
New Patient Preventive Care Visit for Child, Ages 1-4 $263 N/A $160
New Patient Preventive Care Visit for Child, Ages 5-11 $242 N/A $147
Office Visit for Established Patient, Basic $92 N/A $56
Office Visit for Established Patient, High Complexity $389 N/A $237
Office Visit for Established Patient, Low Complexity $180 N/A $110
Office Visit for Established Patient, Minimal Presenting Problem $140 N/A $85
Office Visit for Established Patient, Moderate Complexity $275 N/A $168
Office Visit for New Patient, High Complexity $452 N/A $275
Office Visit for New Patient, Low Complexity $269 N/A $164
Office Visit for New Patient, Minor Complexity $176 N/A $108
Office Visit for New Patient, Moderate Complexity $455 N/A $277
Pathology Examination of Tissue, Intermediate Complexity $281 N/A $172
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, Injected into Muscle $340 N/A $208
Pregnancy (Obstetric) Panel $442 N/A $270
Pregnancy Test $50 N/A $31
Pregnancy Ultrasound (Outpatient) $809 N/A $493
Presence of Drug $316 N/A $193
Preventive Care Visit for Adolescent, Under Ages 12-17 $247 N/A $151
Preventive Care Visit for Adult, 40-64 $328 N/A $200
Preventive Care Visit for Adult, Ages 18-39 $263 N/A $160
Preventive Care Visit for Child, Under Age 1 $196 N/A $120
Preventive Care Visit for Child, Under Ages 1-4 $256 N/A $156
Preventive Care Visit for Child, Under Ages 5-11 $256 N/A $156
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Level $181 N/A $110
Renal (Kidney) Function Panel $97 N/A $59
Screening Mammogram of Both Breasts $1,022 N/A $623
Shoulder, Elbow, or Wrist MRI $2,872 N/A $1,752
Smear for Microorganism $20 N/A $12
Test for Disease-Causing (Pathogenic) Organisms, Not Limited to a Specific Condition $67 N/A $41
Tetanus, Diphtheria Toxoids, and Acellular Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccine, Injected into Muscle $88 N/A $54
Therapeutic Exercises $65 Above Average
State Average: 4
 $40
Thyroglobulin (Thyroid Protein) Antibody Level $149 N/A $91
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Level $148 N/A $90
Thyroxine (Thyroid Chemical) Level, Free $117 N/A $71
Transvaginal Ultrasound (Non-Maternity) $1,105 N/A $674
Troponin (Protein) Analysis, Quantitative $146 N/A $89
Ultrasound of Abdomen, Complete $813 N/A $496
Ultrasound of Abdomen, Limited $755 N/A $461
Ultrasound of Breast $1,552 N/A $947
Ultrasound of Head and Neck $759 N/A $463
Ultrasound of Pelvis $1,199 N/A $731
Ultrasound Therapy $72 Below Average
State Average: 3
 $44
Urinalysis, Manual Test $15 N/A $9
Vitamin B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) Level $150 N/A $92
Vitamin D-3 Level $212 N/A $129
Wound Repair, 2.5 Centimeters or Less $794 N/A $485
X-Ray of Abdomen $336 N/A $205
X-Ray of Ankle $349 N/A $213
X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views $540 N/A $329
X-Ray of Foot $737 N/A $450
X-Ray of Hand $659 N/A $402
X-Ray of Hip $454 N/A $277
X-Ray of Knee $509 N/A $310
X-Ray of Middle Back, Thoracic Spine $1,148 N/A $700
X-Ray of Neck, Cervical Spine $389 N/A $237
X-Ray of Shoulder $387 N/A $236
X-Ray of Spine $574 N/A $350

Patient Centered Care

Measure Performance Average
Overall Patient Experience N/A
Hospital Recommended Above Average
Provider Average:
75%
State Average:
74%
Best Hospital Experience Below Average
Provider Average:
72%
State Average:
74%
Area Around Room Was Always Quiet at Night Above Average
Provider Average:
67%
State Average:
56%
Nurses Always Communicated Well Above Average
Provider Average:
84%
State Average:
83%
Doctors Always Communicated Well Near Average
Provider Average:
81%
State Average:
81%
Room Was Always Clean Below Average
Provider Average:
77%
State Average:
78%
Help Was Always Received Below Average
Provider Average:
70%
State Average:
72%
Hospital Staff Provided Discharge Information Above Average
Provider Average:
91%
State Average:
90%

Timely Care

Measure Performance Average
Time Spent in the Emergency Department After Being Admitted Before Getting to Room Above Average
Provider Average:
88 mins
State Average:
115 mins
Time Spent in the Emergency Department Before Being Discharged Above Average
Provider Average:
124 mins
State Average:
147 mins

Safe Care

Measure Performance Average
Patients Infected with C.diff While at Hospital Below Average
Provider Average: 1.997
State Average: 1