Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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% | 533 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.7% | 110 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.4% | 333 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 12.6% | 94 | Avg |
| COPD | 7.1% | 86 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.1% | 73 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.5% | 192 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.2% | 1,669 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.85% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has a trust score of 72/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Philadelphia, PA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Philadelphia
#4
Rank in city
21
Hospitals
72 vs 53
Score vs city avg
3.3/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center a good hospital?
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Philadelphia, PA with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 72/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center located?
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is located at 51 North 39Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Phone: (215) 662-8000.
What is the star rating for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center?
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Penn Presbyterian Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 235 patients/yr | $104,800 | $20,711 | 80% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 159 patients/yr | $162,306 | $20,947 | 87% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 121 patients/yr | $275,082 | $48,882 | 82% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 107 patients/yr | $104,498 | $14,523 | 86% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 98 patients/yr | $224,284 | $33,464 | 85% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC 93 patients/yr | $190,278 | $25,993 | 86% less |
CARDIAC VALVE AND OTHER MAJOR CARDIOTHORACIC PROCEDURES WITHOUT CARDIAC CATHETER 87 patients/yr | $523,823 | $83,244 | 84% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 49 patients/yr | $149,069 | $21,431 | 86% less |
CORONARY BYPASS WITHOUT CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITHOUT MCC 48 patients/yr | $280,060 | $41,528 | 85% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 45 patients/yr | $111,244 | $16,984 | 85% 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
- Philadelphia
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 390223