Hospital For Special Surgery
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
3 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
2 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
3 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 | 3.3% | 3,534 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.4% | 2,393 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.62% | — | Better |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Hospital For Special Surgery a Good Hospital?
Hospital For Special Surgery has a trust score of 87/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in New York, NY, it is an acute care hospital. It performs better than the national average in patient safety (composite).
Top Performer In
How It Compares in New York
#3
Rank in city
16
Hospitals
87 vs 62
Score vs city avg
3.7/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hospital For Special Surgery a good hospital?
Hospital For Special Surgery is an acute care hospital in New York, NY with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 87/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Hospital For Special Surgery located?
Hospital For Special Surgery is located at 535 East 70Th Street, New York, NY 10021. Phone: (212) 606-1000.
What is the star rating for Hospital For Special Surgery?
Hospital For Special Surgery 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 Hospital For Special Surgery have an emergency room?
No, Hospital For Special Surgery does not have emergency services listed.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 1332 patients/yr | $120,505 | $25,507 | 79% less |
REVISION OF HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CC/MCC 244 patients/yr | $139,455 | $34,565 | 75% less |
REVISION OF HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT WITH CC 223 patients/yr | $182,224 | $43,090 | 76% less |
SPINAL FUSION EXCEPT CERVICAL WITHOUT MCC 162 patients/yr | $205,478 | $54,809 | 73% less |
COMBINED ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION WITH CC 119 patients/yr | $317,902 | $89,029 | 72% less |
MAJOR JOINT OR LIMB REATTACHMENT PROCEDURES OF UPPER EXTREMITIES 117 patients/yr | $125,160 | $30,712 | 75% less |
BACK AND NECK PROCEDURES EXCEPT SPINAL FUSION WITH CC 93 patients/yr | $95,551 | $22,828 | 76% less |
COMBINED ANTERIOR AND POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION WITHOUT CC/MCC 88 patients/yr | $240,163 | $58,766 | 76% less |
CERVICAL SPINAL FUSION WITH CC 80 patients/yr | $150,533 | $36,408 | 76% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITH MCC 63 patients/yr | $160,665 | $40,227 | 75% 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
- New York
- Emergency Services
- No
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 330270