Northside Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
10 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 | 3.5% | 169 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.6% | 76 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.4% | 310 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15% | 407 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.6% | 67 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12% | 112 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.5% | 1,685 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.07% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northside Hospital a Good Hospital?
Northside Hospital has a trust score of 56/100 and a 3-star CMS rating. Located in Atlanta, GA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Atlanta
#4
Rank in city
9
Hospitals
56 vs 54
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northside Hospital a good hospital?
Northside Hospital is an acute care hospital in Atlanta, GA with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 56/100.
Where is Northside Hospital located?
Northside Hospital is located at 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Ne, Atlanta, GA 30342. Phone: (404) 851-8000.
What is the star rating for Northside Hospital?
Northside Hospital has a 3/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Northside Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Northside Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 247 patients/yr | $115,478 | $20,493 | 82% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 99 patients/yr | $82,920 | $16,166 | 81% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 79 patients/yr | $103,422 | $20,105 | 81% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 58 patients/yr | $67,172 | $14,401 | 79% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 56 patients/yr | $45,558 | $10,999 | 76% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 55 patients/yr | $122,056 | $18,429 | 85% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 53 patients/yr | $57,593 | $11,945 | 79% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 51 patients/yr | $77,054 | $15,664 | 80% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH MCC 50 patients/yr | $74,727 | $15,615 | 79% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 50 patients/yr | $48,811 | $10,780 | 78% 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
- Fulton
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 110161