Quick answers
- Does Big Sandy Medical Center have an emergency room?
- Yes. Medicare (CMS) data lists emergency services at Big Sandy Medical Center. In a medical emergency, call 911.
- Where is Big Sandy Medical Center?
- 166 Montana Ave E, Big Sandy, MT 59520, in Chouteau County, Montana.
- What is the phone number of Big Sandy Medical Center?
- (406) 378-2188, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Big Sandy Medical Center?
- CMS does not show an overall star rating for this hospital. This is common, for example when a hospital reports too few quality measures or is not part of the rating program.
Specialties and care areas[4][5][7]
Conditions treated[7]
- Chronic musculoskeletal conditions
- Diabetes
Treatments[4][5][6][7]
- Physical therapy
- Comfort care
- Skilled nursing-level transitional care
- Telehealth
- Laboratory testing
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Chiropractic care
- Dental care
Procedures[5]
Programs and centers[4][5][6][7]
- Transitional care (swing bed)
- Telehealth
- CareNow same-day care
- Emergency department
- Optimizing Health
Emergency care (hospital website)[4][5][6][7]
| Emergency room | Yes |
|---|---|
| Open 24/7 | Yes |
Doctors and clinicians (10)
10 doctors and other clinicians list Big Sandy Medical Center as a hospital where they work, in Medicare's official clinician data (updated 2026-10-02). It is not a complete staff list.
Main specialties
- Diagnostic Radiology4
- Physician Assistant2
- Emergency Medicine1
- Orthopedic Surgery1
- Nurse Practitioner1
- Internal Medicine1
Doctors with a page on this site (10)
- Amber M. GrovesPhysician Assistant
- Chad Reihm, MDDiagnostic Radiology
- Christopher H. Horton, NPNurse Practitioner
- Daniel Davis, MDEmergency Medicine
- George Ro, MDDiagnostic Radiology
- James B. Legan, MDInternal Medicine
- Kelcie L. Foshag, MDDiagnostic Radiology
- Krystyl L. Kulbeck, PAPhysician Assistant
- Michael Farr, DOOrthopedic Surgery
- Shams Jubouri, MDDiagnostic Radiology
Names link to the doctor’s page on this site when there is one, otherwise to the official NPI Registry record (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). Find a doctor · Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data
Other emergency rooms nearby
Hospitals that list emergency services, by straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Northern Montana Hospital32 mi · Havre, MT · Critical Access Hospital
- Missouri River Medical Center36 mi · Fort Benton, MT · Critical Access Hospital
- Logan Health - Chester46 mi · Chester, MT · Critical Access Hospital
- P H S Indian Hospital-Ft Belknap at Harlem - CAH65 mi · Harlem, MT · Critical Access Hospital
- Great Falls Clinic Hospital71 mi · Great Falls, MT · Acute Care Hospital
Find the closest emergency room to where you are → · Compare ER wait times
Other hospitals near Big Sandy
- Benefis Hospitals Inc72 mi · Great Falls, MT · Acute Care Hospital
Community care nearby
Health centers, clinics, urgent care and pharmacies closest to this hospital, by straight-line distance, from official HRSA, Medicare and NPI Registry data. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Clinics and urgent care
- Big Sandy Medical Center Inc13 mi · Big Sandy, MT · Rural health clinic
About the Medicare star rating
CMS (the federal Medicare agency) gives many hospitals an overall rating from 1 to 5 stars, based on measures of mortality, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care. It is one piece of information: ask your doctor what matters for your care. See the full Medicare profile →
Medicare quality data
What Big Sandy Medical Center reported to Medicare (CMS), the federal agency that publishes these results for hospitals nationwide. These are averages for many patients, not a prediction for any one person: ask your doctor what matters for your care. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Emergency room times and sepsis care
What this means: ER time is the middle (median) time from arriving at the emergency room to leaving it; busier ERs usually have longer times, so the ER volume is shown too. Leaving before being seen: a lower percentage is better. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection; a higher percentage means more patients got every recommended early step.
| Emergency room volume (patients per year) | Low (under 20,000) |
|---|---|
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency room before leaving (OP-18b) | 76 minutesNational average: 162 minutes |
| Patients who left the emergency room before being seen (OP-22) | 0%National average: 2% |
| Not reported to Medicare | Sepsis patients who got all the recommended early care (SEP-1) |
Source: Timely and Effective Care - Hospital — CMS, released October 19, 2026; data from January 2024 to December 2024.
Not reported to Medicare: the patient survey, infections caught in the hospital, complications and deaths, readmissions. For these topics Medicare shows no result for this hospital (not reported, or too few cases).
ER wait times and Medicare ratings nearby
How this hospital compares with others in the area, ranked only by official Medicare (CMS) numbers.
Prices
Every US hospital must publish its standard charges in a file that follows a federal (CMS) format. Below are 41 common services exactly as Big Sandy Medical Center lists them in its file. This is not a quote: what you pay depends on your insurance and plan, the doctors involved and the care you actually receive. Prices change: ask the hospital for an estimate before you schedule care (if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you have the right to a written “good faith estimate”). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What the prices mean
- Hospital charge
- The hospital’s list price (“gross charge”) before any discount or insurance. Few people pay this amount.
- Cash price
- The price the hospital offers if you pay yourself, without insurance (“discounted cash price”).
- Insurance rates
- The lowest and highest amounts the hospital has agreed with any insurance plan for the service (“de-identified minimum and maximum”), and some of the rates it lists by insurer and plan. Your share depends on your deductible, copay and coinsurance.
- Hospital and doctor fees
- A service can have a hospital (facility) fee and a separate doctor (professional) fee; the total for your care can include both, plus other services.
How to use hospital prices: estimates, financial assistance and your rights →
Show the prices of 41 common services
Office and emergency visits
| Service | Hospital charge | Cash price | Insurance rates (lowest – highest) |
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| New patient office visit (about 30–44 minutes) CPT 99203 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30 min | $237 | $190 | $230 – $239 |
New patient office visit (about 30–44 minutes): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| New patient office visit (about 45–59 minutes) CPT 99204 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45 min | $268 | $214 | $260 – $271 |
New patient office visit (about 45–59 minutes): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| New patient office visit (about 60–74 minutes) CPT 99205 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60 min | $368 | $294 | $357 – $372 |
New patient office visit (about 60–74 minutes): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Established patient office visit (about 20–29 minutes) CPT 99213 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Est Patient Level 3 | $200 | $160 | $194 – $202 |
Established patient office visit (about 20–29 minutes): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Established patient office visit (about 20–29 minutes) CPT 99213 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Dot/insurance Physical | $200 | $160 | $194 – $202 |
Established patient office visit (about 20–29 minutes): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Established patient office visit (about 20–29 minutes) CPT 99213 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Fire Fighter / Police Physical | $200 | $160 | $194 – $202 |
Established patient office visit (about 20–29 minutes): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Established patient office visit (about 30–39 minutes) CPT 99214 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Est Patient Level 4 | $192 | $154 | $186 – $194 |
Established patient office visit (about 30–39 minutes): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Preventive checkup, new patient, age 18–39 CPT 99385 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Initial new patient preventative medicine evaluation (18-39 years) | $277 | $222 | $269 – $280 |
Preventive checkup, new patient, age 18–39: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Preventive checkup, new patient, age 40–64 CPT 99386 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Initial new patient preventative medicine evaluation (40-64 years) | $330 | $264 | $320 – $333 |
Preventive checkup, new patient, age 40–64: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Emergency room visit (moderate) CPT 99283 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Emerg Room 3 Intermediate | $398 | $318 | $386 – $402 |
Emergency room visit (moderate): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Emergency room visit (moderate) CPT 99283 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Er 3-physician Fee | $144 | $115 | $70 – $143 |
Emergency room visit (moderate): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Emergency room visit (moderately high) CPT 99284 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Emerg Room 4 Extended | $603 | $482 | $585 – $609 |
Emergency room visit (moderately high): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Emergency room visit (moderately high) CPT 99284 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Er 4-physician Fee | $242 | $194 | $119 – $240 |
Emergency room visit (moderately high): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Emergency room visit (high) CPT 99285 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Emerg Room 5 Complex | $874 | $699 | $848 – $883 |
Emergency room visit (high): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Emergency room visit (high) CPT 99285 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Er 5-physician Fee | $352 | $282 | $173 – $348 |
Emergency room visit (high): rates for 4 insurance plans
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Lab tests
| Service | Hospital charge | Cash price | Insurance rates (lowest – highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80048 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Basic metabolic panel | $94 | $75 | $91 – $95 |
Basic metabolic panel (blood test): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test) CPT 80053 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | $109 | $87 | $106 – $110 |
Comprehensive metabolic panel (blood test): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Obstetric blood test panel CPT 80055 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Obstetric blood test panel | $336 | $269 | $326 – $339 |
Obstetric blood test panel: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Cholesterol panel (lipid panel) CPT 80061 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Blood test, lipids | $290 | $232 | $281 – $293 |
Cholesterol panel (lipid panel): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Kidney function panel CPT 80069 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Kidney function panel test | $117 | $94 | $113 – $118 |
Kidney function panel: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Liver function panel CPT 80076 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Liver function blood test | $97 | $78 | $94 – $98 |
Liver function panel: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Urine test (automated, with microscope) CPT 81001 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Urinalysis test using microscope | $101 | $81 | $98 – $102 |
Urine test (automated, with microscope): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Urine test (automated, without microscope) CPT 81003 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Urinalysis test | $47 | $38 | $46 – $47 |
Urine test (automated, without microscope): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test CPT 84153 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Total prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test | $146 | $117 | $142 – $147 |
PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test CPT 84443 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) | $124 | $99 | $120 – $125 |
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential CPT 85025 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Complete blood cell count (CBC), with differential white blood cells, automated | $100 | $80 | $97 – $101 |
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Complete blood count (CBC), automated CPT 85027 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Complete blood cell count (CBC), automated | $48 | $38 | $47 – $48 |
Complete blood count (CBC), automated: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Blood clotting time test (prothrombin time, PT) CPT 85610 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Blood test, clotting time | $41 | $33 | $40 – $41 |
Blood clotting time test (prothrombin time, PT): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Blood clotting test (partial thromboplastin time, PTT) CPT 85730 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Coagulation assessment blood test | $55 | $44 | $53 – $56 |
Blood clotting test (partial thromboplastin time, PTT): rates for 4 insurance plans
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Imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammogram)
| Service | Hospital charge | Cash price | Insurance rates (lowest – highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest X-ray, 2 views CPT 71046 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Chest (2 Views) | $184 | $147 | $178 – $186 |
Chest X-ray, 2 views: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| X-ray of the lower spine, at least 4 views CPT 72110 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: X-Ray of lower back | $260 | $208 | $252 – $263 |
X-ray of the lower spine, at least 4 views: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Ultrasound of the abdomen, complete CPT 76700 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Ultrasound of abdomen | $656 | $525 | $636 – $663 |
Ultrasound of the abdomen, complete: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Screening mammogram, both breasts CPT 77067 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Mammography, screening, bilateral | $239 | $191 | $232 – $241 |
Screening mammogram, both breasts: rates for 4 insurance plans
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Physical therapy and mental health
| Service | Hospital charge | Cash price | Insurance rates (lowest – highest) |
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| Physical therapy: therapeutic exercise (each 15 minutes) CPT 97110 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise | $105 | $84 | $102 – $106 |
Physical therapy: therapeutic exercise (each 15 minutes): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Physical therapy evaluation (low complexity) CPT 97161 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Pt Evaluation Low Complexity | $150 | $120 | $146 – $152 |
Physical therapy evaluation (low complexity): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Physical therapy evaluation (moderate complexity) CPT 97162 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Pt Evaluation Moderate Complexity | $177 | $142 | $172 – $179 |
Physical therapy evaluation (moderate complexity): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity) CPT 97163 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Pt Evaluation High Complexity | $175 | $140 | $170 – $177 |
Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Psychotherapy, 30 minutes CPT 90832 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Psychotherapy, 30 min | $116 | $93 | $113 – $117 |
Psychotherapy, 30 minutes: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Psychotherapy, 45 minutes CPT 90834 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Psychotherapy, 45 min | $158 | $126 | $153 – $160 |
Psychotherapy, 45 minutes: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Psychotherapy, 60 minutes CPT 90837 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Psychotherapy, 60 min | $231 | $185 | $224 – $233 |
Psychotherapy, 60 minutes: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Family psychotherapy, without the patient CPT 90846 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Family psychotherapy, not including patient, 50 min | $147 | $118 | $143 – $148 |
Family psychotherapy, without the patient: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Family psychotherapy, with the patient CPT 90847 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Family psychotherapy, including patient, 50 min | $158 | $126 | $153 – $160 |
Family psychotherapy, with the patient: rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Group psychotherapy CPT 90853 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Group psychotherapy | $42 | $34 | $41 – $42 |
Group psychotherapy: rates for 4 insurance plans
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Procedures and surgery
| Service | Hospital charge | Cash price | Insurance rates (lowest – highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of breast growth (open surgery) CPT 19120 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Removal of one or more breast growth, open procedure | $1,047 | $838 | $1,016 – $1,057 |
Removal of breast growth (open surgery): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic) CPT 43235 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach or small bowel using an endoscope | $488 | $390 | $473 – $493 |
Upper GI endoscopy (diagnostic): rates for 4 insurance plans
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| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy CPT 43239 · Outpatient (no overnight stay) In the file: Biopsy exam of esophagus, stomach or small bowel using an endoscope | $1,181 | $945 | $1,146 – $1,193 |
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy: rates for 4 insurance plans
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Source: Big Sandy Medical Center’s standard charges file (secure.claraprice.net, JSON, CMS template 3.0.0; it can be a very large file), last updated by the hospital on May 29, 2026; retrieved November 1, 2026. The hospital’s price transparency page →
Found through the hospital’s cms-hpt.txt file, as required by the federal hospital price transparency rule (CMS). We show a selection of common services; the file has every item and service.
Hospital information
| Hospital type | Critical Access Hospital |
|---|---|
| Address | 166 Montana Ave E, Big Sandy, MT 59520 |
| County | Chouteau County |
| State | Montana |
| Phone | (406) 378‑2188 |
| Emergency services | Yes |
| Ownership | Voluntary non-profit - Private |
| Medicare overall rating | Not rated by CMS |
| CMS Certification Number | 271311 |
| Name in Medicare records | BIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER |
| Profile level | Medicare data + hospital website |
| Official website | bsmc.org |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Hospital General Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-26, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this hospital
- U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder — map position used for distances
From the hospital’s website
Numbers match the citations above. Checked 2026-10-30.
- Big Sandy Medical Center — bsmc.org
- Services — bsmc.org
- Caring For Our Community's Health — Big Sandy Medical Center — bsmc.org
- Services — Big Sandy Medical Center — bsmc.org