University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11% | 250 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.1% | 782 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 13.2% | 537 | Better |
| COPD | 7.1% | 158 | Avg |
| Stroke | 16.4% | 256 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 3.2% | 95 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.3% | 1,944 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 1.09% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston a Good Hospital?
University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston has a trust score of 63/100 and a 3-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Galveston, TX, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, pneumonia, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Galveston
#1
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
63 vs 52
Score vs city avg
3.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston a good hospital?
University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston is an acute care hospital in Galveston, TX with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 63/100. It is rated above average.
Where is University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston located?
University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston is located at 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555. Phone: (409) 772-1011.
What is the star rating for University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston?
University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston 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 University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston have an emergency room?
Yes, University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 330 patients/yr | $67,097 | $23,223 | 65% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 227 patients/yr | $38,619 | $15,440 | 60% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 142 patients/yr | $49,825 | $19,476 | 61% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 124 patients/yr | $54,080 | $19,773 | 63% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 119 patients/yr | $41,155 | $16,071 | 61% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 102 patients/yr | $46,094 | $15,192 | 67% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 87 patients/yr | $30,587 | $14,474 | 53% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 83 patients/yr | $25,824 | $11,224 | 57% less |
MISCELLANEOUS DISORDERS OF NUTRITION, METABOLISM, FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES WITH M 81 patients/yr | $36,085 | $16,181 | 55% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 78 patients/yr | $98,572 | $33,401 | 66% 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
- Government - State
- County
- Galveston
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 450018