Duke University Hospital
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 | 4.7% | 274 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 9.8% | 329 | Better |
| Heart Failure | 9.2% | 742 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 12% | 433 | Better |
| COPD | 7.7% | 153 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.4% | 376 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.8% | 282 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.1% | 3,504 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.1% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Duke University Hospital a Good Hospital?
Duke University Hospital has a trust score of 84/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Durham, NC, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart attack (ami), heart failure, pneumonia, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Durham
#1
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
84 vs 69
Score vs city avg
4.7/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duke University Hospital a good hospital?
Duke University Hospital is an acute care hospital in Durham, NC with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 84/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Duke University Hospital located?
Duke University Hospital is located at 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705. Phone: (919) 684-8111.
What is the star rating for Duke University Hospital?
Duke University Hospital has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Duke University Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Duke University Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 347 patients/yr | $67,361 | $25,363 | 62% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 316 patients/yr | $42,399 | $17,678 | 58% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 165 patients/yr | $262,179 | $48,140 | 82% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC 134 patients/yr | $98,496 | $34,104 | 65% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 128 patients/yr | $55,756 | $20,913 | 62% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 126 patients/yr | $58,620 | $23,014 | 61% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 123 patients/yr | $27,522 | $11,914 | 57% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 109 patients/yr | $24,489 | $11,765 | 52% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 108 patients/yr | $32,842 | $12,928 | 61% less |
CHEMOTHERAPY WITHOUT ACUTE LEUKEMIA AS SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS WITH CC 106 patients/yr | $58,061 | $18,964 | 67% 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
- Proprietary
- County
- Durham
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 340030