Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 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 | 5.1% | 51 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.4% | 28 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.5% | 328 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.5% | 242 | Avg |
| COPD | 8.5% | 99 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.8% | 92 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 741 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.05% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton a Good Hospital?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton has a trust score of 51/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Hazleton, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton a good hospital?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton is an acute care hospital in Hazleton, PA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 51/100.
Where is Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton located?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton is located at 700 East Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201. Phone: (570) 501-4000.
What is the star rating for Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton 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 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton have an emergency room?
Yes, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 171 patients/yr | $79,592 | $13,208 | 83% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 124 patients/yr | $50,068 | $9,338 | 81% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 43 patients/yr | $58,965 | $10,604 | 82% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 41 patients/yr | $39,500 | $6,545 | 83% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 39 patients/yr | $54,807 | $9,391 | 83% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 32 patients/yr | $45,045 | $8,132 | 82% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 32 patients/yr | $33,965 | $5,725 | 83% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 30 patients/yr | $52,623 | $8,607 | 84% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 27 patients/yr | $51,392 | $11,245 | 78% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 26 patients/yr | $39,313 | $6,868 | 83% 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
- Luzerne
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 390185