Birmingham Va Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
4 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
6 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 | 3.8% | 129 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.3% | 56 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.4% | 514 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 13.5% | 280 | Avg |
| COPD | 6.7% | 213 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.77% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Birmingham Va Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Birmingham Va Medical Center has a trust score of 66/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Birmingham, AL, it is a acute care - veterans administration with emergency services. It performs better than the national average in heart failure.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Birmingham
#1
Rank in city
9
Hospitals
66 vs 53
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birmingham Va Medical Center a good hospital?
Birmingham Va Medical Center is a acute care - veterans administration in Birmingham, AL with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 66/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Birmingham Va Medical Center located?
Birmingham Va Medical Center is located at 700 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233. Phone: (205) 933-4515.
What is the star rating for Birmingham Va Medical Center?
Birmingham Va 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 Birmingham Va Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Birmingham Va Medical Center provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care - Veterans Administration
- Ownership
- Veterans Health Administration
- County
- Jefferson
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 01014F