Northern Light A.r. Gould Hospital
Presque Isle, Maine 04769-3102
Billing Grade
C
Relative fairness percentile: P3
Avg Markup
3.5x
CMS Stars
N/A
Patient Experience
Not Reported
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Last updated: 2026-02-18
Average markup vs Medicare: 3.5x
Cash/self-pay discount avg: 0.0%
Charity care (% revenue): N/A
State rank by markup: 3
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This hospital is currently graded C based on markup vs Medicare.
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Common Procedure Prices
Last updated: 2026-02-18
| CPT | Description | Hospital | Medicare | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11042 | Wound Debridement | $317.00 | $55.78 | 5.7x |
| 27130 | Total Hip Replacement | $4366.00 | $1162.02 | 3.8x |
| 20610 | Joint Injection (drainage) | $138.00 | $39.75 | 3.5x |
| 23472 | Shoulder Replacement | $4426.00 | $1300.30 | 3.4x |
| 22630 | Arthrd pst tq 1ntrspc lum | $4633.00 | $1510.72 | 3.1x |
| 10060 | Abscess Drainage | $178.00 | $100.54 | 1.8x |
Color key: green <2x · yellow 2–5x · red >5x Medicare
Financial Assistance
Nonprofit status: Unknown
Financial assistance policy: Not listed in current data
How to Dispute a Bill from Northern Light A.r. Gould Hospital
Last updated: 2026-02-18
Northern Light A.r. Gould Hospital currently shows a billing grade of C with an average markup around 3.5x versus Medicare reference rates. In currently loaded benchmark samples, this is below the national average (8.3x). Use that benchmark when asking billing to review line items and justify large gaps.
If you are self-pay or high-deductible, still request the cash/self-pay schedule in writing. If no discount is offered, ask for a supervisor review, payment-plan options, and item-level justification.
Before paying, scan your bill with BillKarma to identify line-item issues and generate a dispute packet.
Related guides:
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Data sourced from CMS and hospital-published pricing files. Actual charges vary. Not medical, legal, or financial advice.