Boston 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 | 3.5% | 54 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.7% | 83 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 7.1% | 365 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 12.8% | 164 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.2% | 89 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.3% | 211 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.2% | 30 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 973 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.14% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Boston Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Boston Medical Center has a trust score of 63/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Boston, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart failure.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Boston
#5
Rank in city
12
Hospitals
63 vs 56
Score vs city avg
3.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boston Medical Center a good hospital?
Boston Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Boston, MA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 63/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Boston Medical Center located?
Boston Medical Center is located at 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118. Phone: (617) 638-8000.
What is the star rating for Boston Medical Center?
Boston Medical Center 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 Boston Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Boston Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 160 patients/yr | $71,542 | $36,169 | 49% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 152 patients/yr | $38,089 | $23,713 | 38% less |
PSYCHOSES 66 patients/yr | $78,853 | $31,411 | 60% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 56 patients/yr | $88,710 | $37,001 | 58% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 48 patients/yr | $47,665 | $29,633 | 38% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 46 patients/yr | $180,648 | $86,003 | 52% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC 40 patients/yr | $83,863 | $39,075 | 53% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 39 patients/yr | $30,881 | $23,462 | 24% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 39 patients/yr | $55,788 | $30,177 | 46% less |
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE WITH MCC 37 patients/yr | $30,800 | $20,886 | 32% 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
- Suffolk
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 220031