Allegheny General Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 4.7% | 51 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.3% | 95 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.2% | 278 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.9% | 146 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.9% | 46 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.2% | 269 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.9% | 144 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 1,535 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.05% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Allegheny General Hospital a Good Hospital?
Allegheny General Hospital has a trust score of 64/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
How It Compares in Pittsburgh
#7
Rank in city
11
Hospitals
64 vs 62
Score vs city avg
3.7/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Allegheny General Hospital a good hospital?
Allegheny General Hospital is an acute care hospital in Pittsburgh, PA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 64/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Allegheny General Hospital located?
Allegheny General Hospital is located at 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Phone: (412) 359-3131.
What is the star rating for Allegheny General Hospital?
Allegheny General Hospital has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Allegheny General Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Allegheny General Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 117 patients/yr | $105,288 | $21,137 | 80% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 116 patients/yr | $58,501 | $13,875 | 76% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 78 patients/yr | $116,741 | $22,995 | 80% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 66 patients/yr | $51,575 | $11,319 | 78% less |
MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC 62 patients/yr | $39,841 | $10,220 | 74% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC 57 patients/yr | $106,937 | $25,219 | 76% less |
CRANIOTOMY WITH MAJOR DEVICE IMPLANT OR ACUTE COMPLEX CNS PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS WI 52 patients/yr | $246,866 | $57,463 | 77% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 51 patients/yr | $91,710 | $22,206 | 76% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 50 patients/yr | $97,041 | $18,927 | 80% less |
CORONARY BYPASS WITHOUT CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC 47 patients/yr | $171,645 | $39,412 | 77% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Allegheny
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 390050