Browse hospitalists in Idaho.
160
Hospitalists
100%
Accepting patients
58%
Most common: MD
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Idaho has 160 licensed hospitalists spread across the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (58%), which stands for Doctor of Medicine. DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) is the second most common at 29%.
University of Washington School of Medicine - WWAMI Idaho Track and Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine train hospitalists in the state. Notable hospitals include St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Health systems such as St. Luke's Health System, Saint Alphonsus Health System, and Kootenai Health employ many of the state's hospitalists.
86% accept Medicare. Patients with Idaho Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all hospitalists participate. The most widely accepted carriers include unitedhealthcare, medicare, molina, qhp-68781, and qhp-38344.
Idaho faces significant healthcare workforce shortages, particularly in rural communities across the central and northern parts of the state.
Idaho has 160 licensed hospitalists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of hospitalists in Idaho are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among hospitalists in Idaho include unitedhealthcare, medicare, molina, qhp-68781, and qhp-38344. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
Hospitalist daily fees are $200 to $500 (included in hospital charges). The average hospital stay costs $2,000 to $5,000 per day. ICU stays run $5,000 to $10,000 or more per day. Actual costs in Idaho depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Hospital bills include facility charges, physician charges, and charges from any consulting specialists. Review your itemized bill carefully. The No Surprises Act prevents surprise billing from out-of-network hospitalists at in-network hospitals.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Idaho has 160 hospitalists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Idaho, 58% hold the MD credential and 29% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
86% of hospitalists in Idaho accept Medicare. Medicare covers hospitalist services as part of inpatient hospital benefits under Part A. Daily physician charges are included in the overall hospital bill. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some hospitalists in Idaho accept Idaho Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers hospital-based physician services in all states as part of inpatient benefits. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Idaho Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Top accepted carriers in Idaho include unitedhealthcare, medicare, molina, qhp-68781, and qhp-38344.
Hospitalist services are part of your hospital stay and covered under your inpatient benefits. You may receive separate bills from the hospital, the hospitalist, and any consulting specialists. The No Surprises Act protects you from out-of-network hospitalist billing at in-network facilities. Review your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) carefully after a hospital stay and question any unexpected charges.