Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 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 | 3.2% | 80 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.5% | 38 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.1% | 489 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.9% | 522 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.6% | 185 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.6% | 248 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.3% | 2,220 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.6% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Greater Baltimore Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Greater Baltimore Medical Center has a trust score of 80/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Baltimore, MD, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Baltimore
#3
Rank in city
17
Hospitals
80 vs 59
Score vs city avg
3.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greater Baltimore Medical Center a good hospital?
Greater Baltimore Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Baltimore, MD with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 80/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Greater Baltimore Medical Center located?
Greater Baltimore Medical Center is located at 6701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21204. Phone: (443) 849-2000.
What is the star rating for Greater Baltimore Medical Center?
Greater Baltimore Medical Center 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 Greater Baltimore Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Greater Baltimore Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 225 patients/yr | $19,124 | $16,804 | 12% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 193 patients/yr | $30,429 | $26,346 | 13% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 153 patients/yr | $12,433 | $10,983 | 12% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 115 patients/yr | $12,005 | $10,648 | 11% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 102 patients/yr | $20,644 | $18,194 | 12% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 98 patients/yr | $20,275 | $17,869 | 12% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 93 patients/yr | $14,061 | $12,155 | 14% less |
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC 92 patients/yr | $15,065 | $13,370 | 11% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 85 patients/yr | $18,948 | $16,751 | 12% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 80 patients/yr | $14,772 | $13,068 | 12% 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
- Baltimore
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 210044