Harlem Hospital Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Failure | 9.1% | 50 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 12.3% | 83 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.4% | 36 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.6% | 27 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 218 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.01% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Harlem Hospital Center a Good Hospital?
Harlem Hospital Center has a trust score of 52/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in New York, NY, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in New York
#11
Rank in city
16
Hospitals
52 vs 62
Score vs city avg
3.7/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harlem Hospital Center a good hospital?
Harlem Hospital Center is an acute care hospital in New York, NY with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 52/100.
Where is Harlem Hospital Center located?
Harlem Hospital Center is located at 506 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10037. Phone: (212) 939-1000.
What is the star rating for Harlem Hospital Center?
Harlem Hospital 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 Harlem Hospital Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Harlem Hospital Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 116 patients/yr | $101,456 | $40,745 | 60% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 36 patients/yr | $50,319 | $29,191 | 42% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 20 patients/yr | $60,995 | $29,404 | 52% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 20 patients/yr | $300,235 | $110,491 | 63% less |
POISONING AND TOXIC EFFECTS OF DRUGS WITH MCC 18 patients/yr | $44,227 | $29,159 | 34% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 17 patients/yr | $47,178 | $29,736 | 37% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITHOU 16 patients/yr | $44,627 | $22,430 | 50% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 15 patients/yr | $44,214 | $33,060 | 25% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITH MV >96 HOURS 15 patients/yr | $276,245 | $102,308 | 63% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 13 patients/yr | $49,882 | $21,828 | 56% 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
- New York
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 330240