Erie County Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 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% | 65 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.2% | 109 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15% | 100 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.7% | 68 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 779 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 2.09% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Erie County Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Erie County Medical Center has a trust score of 49/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Buffalo, NY, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
How It Compares in Buffalo
#5
Rank in city
7
Hospitals
49 vs 54
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Erie County Medical Center a good hospital?
Erie County Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Buffalo, NY with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 49/100.
Where is Erie County Medical Center located?
Erie County Medical Center is located at 462 Grider Street, Buffalo, NY 14215. Phone: (716) 898-3936.
What is the star rating for Erie County Medical Center?
Erie County Medical Center has a 2/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Erie County Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Erie County Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 90 patients/yr | $68,159 | $25,458 | 63% less |
ALCOHOL, DRUG ABUSE OR DEPENDENCE WITHOUT REHABILITATION THERAPY WITHOUT MCC 75 patients/yr | $18,781 | $11,101 | 41% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 60 patients/yr | $37,333 | $15,980 | 57% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 54 patients/yr | $52,459 | $24,279 | 54% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 44 patients/yr | $40,257 | $15,697 | 61% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 39 patients/yr | $51,250 | $20,137 | 61% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 38 patients/yr | $28,868 | $12,251 | 58% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 34 patients/yr | $25,780 | $10,367 | 60% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 32 patients/yr | $35,825 | $20,557 | 43% less |
MEDICAL BACK PROBLEMS WITHOUT MCC 32 patients/yr | $35,894 | $12,048 | 66% 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 - Other
- County
- Erie
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 330219