Sierra Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 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 | 4.2% | 70 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.9% | 55 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.4% | 175 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 19.7% | 143 | Avg |
| Stroke | 12.1% | 99 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.5% | 43 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.3% | 698 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.11% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Sierra Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Sierra Medical Center has a trust score of 54/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in El Paso, TX, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services.
How It Compares in El Paso
#4
Rank in city
11
Hospitals
54 vs 48
Score vs city avg
2.2/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sierra Medical Center a good hospital?
Sierra Medical Center is an acute care hospital in El Paso, TX with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 54/100.
Where is Sierra Medical Center located?
Sierra Medical Center is located at 1625 Medical Center Dr, El Paso, TX 79902. Phone: (915) 747-4000.
What is the star rating for Sierra Medical Center?
Sierra Medical Center 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 Sierra Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Sierra Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 101 patients/yr | $230,145 | $13,595 | 94% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 47 patients/yr | $113,175 | $8,913 | 92% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 41 patients/yr | $142,858 | $9,510 | 93% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITH MCC 38 patients/yr | $765,916 | $46,709 | 94% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 38 patients/yr | $345,773 | $21,104 | 94% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH MCC 37 patients/yr | $211,192 | $13,541 | 94% less |
MAJOR HIP AND KNEE JOINT REPLACEMENT OR REATTACHMENT OF LOWER EXTREMITY WITHOUT 33 patients/yr | $211,937 | $13,512 | 94% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 25 patients/yr | $139,037 | $11,766 | 92% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 22 patients/yr | $137,407 | $7,393 | 95% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 21 patients/yr | $109,519 | $6,175 | 94% 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
- Proprietary
- County
- El Paso
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- No
- Facility ID
- 450668