Tufts Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 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 | 4.6% | 74 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 10.9% | 105 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.9% | 304 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 10.7% | 188 | Better |
| COPD | 7% | 88 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13% | 177 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.7% | 170 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4% | 1,575 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.32% | — | Worse |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Tufts Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Tufts Medical Center has a trust score of 51/100 and a 2-star CMS rating. Located in Boston, MA, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in pneumonia.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Boston
#6
Rank in city
12
Hospitals
51 vs 56
Score vs city avg
3.8/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tufts Medical Center a good hospital?
Tufts Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Boston, MA with a 2/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 51/100.
Where is Tufts Medical Center located?
Tufts Medical Center is located at 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111. Phone: (617) 636-5000.
What is the star rating for Tufts Medical Center?
Tufts 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 Tufts Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Tufts Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 121 patients/yr | $45,334 | $21,528 | 53% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 115 patients/yr | $71,824 | $28,824 | 60% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 111 patients/yr | $111,524 | $54,716 | 51% less |
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS EXCEPT AMI, WITH CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION WITH MCC 82 patients/yr | $72,355 | $32,136 | 56% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 57 patients/yr | $42,309 | $21,573 | 49% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 54 patients/yr | $108,240 | $38,423 | 65% less |
ENDOVASCULAR CARDIAC VALVE REPLACEMENT AND SUPPLEMENT PROCEDURES WITH MCC 52 patients/yr | $161,112 | $71,902 | 55% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 47 patients/yr | $35,693 | $21,178 | 41% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 47 patients/yr | $18,977 | $10,584 | 44% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 44 patients/yr | $36,089 | $18,425 | 49% 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
- Suffolk
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 220116