Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 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 | 2.4% | 241 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.3% | 218 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.6% | 429 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 12.9% | 186 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.1% | 143 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13.7% | 109 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2% | 157 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.7% | 1,710 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.98% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Medstar Union Memorial Hospital a Good Hospital?
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital has a trust score of 82/100 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. It performs better than the national average in heart failure.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Baltimore
#2
Rank in city
17
Hospitals
82 vs 59
Score vs city avg
3.5/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Medstar Union Memorial Hospital a good hospital?
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital is an acute care hospital in Baltimore, MD with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 82/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Medstar Union Memorial Hospital located?
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital is located at 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21218. Phone: (410) 554-2227.
What is the star rating for Medstar Union Memorial Hospital?
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital 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 Medstar Union Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 245 patients/yr | $33,253 | $28,994 | 13% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 185 patients/yr | $27,174 | $23,449 | 14% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 119 patients/yr | $54,181 | $48,240 | 11% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC 113 patients/yr | $35,971 | $31,410 | 13% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 101 patients/yr | $31,513 | $28,000 | 11% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 95 patients/yr | $32,271 | $28,244 | 12% less |
SPINAL FUSION EXCEPT CERVICAL WITHOUT MCC 60 patients/yr | $55,732 | $49,382 | 11% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 56 patients/yr | $28,258 | $24,494 | 13% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 54 patients/yr | $33,843 | $30,187 | 11% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 50 patients/yr | $17,877 | $15,898 | 11% 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
- Baltimore City
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 210024