Baylor University Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 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 | 4.5% | 80 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.6% | 28 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.2% | 465 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 11.9% | 480 | Better |
| COPD | 7.7% | 143 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.2% | 379 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.9% | 225 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3% | 2,590 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.37% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Baylor University Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Baylor University Medical Center has a trust score of 74/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Dallas, TX, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Dallas
#2
Rank in city
19
Hospitals
74 vs 54
Score vs city avg
3.4/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baylor University Medical Center a good hospital?
Baylor University Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Dallas, TX with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 74/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Baylor University Medical Center located?
Baylor University Medical Center is located at 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246. Phone: (214) 820-8082.
What is the star rating for Baylor University Medical Center?
Baylor University Medical Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Baylor University Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Baylor University Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 475 patients/yr | $70,780 | $20,768 | 71% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 213 patients/yr | $47,863 | $13,762 | 71% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 212 patients/yr | $63,746 | $14,092 | 78% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 89 patients/yr | $32,521 | $11,344 | 65% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 88 patients/yr | $47,447 | $13,936 | 71% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 88 patients/yr | $200,059 | $50,676 | 75% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 87 patients/yr | $31,386 | $10,017 | 68% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 87 patients/yr | $27,722 | $9,902 | 64% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 83 patients/yr | $65,863 | $19,348 | 71% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 82 patients/yr | $87,509 | $20,657 | 76% 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
- Dallas
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 450021