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New York-Presbyterian Hospital

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At a glance

New York-Presbyterian Hospital carries a 5-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 0. For 30-day readmissions, it beats the national rate on 5 measures and trails on 1.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.510Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.776Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days119574Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases137.589Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases87Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.632Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.394Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.687Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days66967Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases95.173Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases50Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.525Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.552Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.305Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures933Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases24.179Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases21Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.869Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.054Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit1.058Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures747Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases6.248Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy0.320Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.629Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.079Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days883285Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases63.739Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases53Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.832Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.189Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.285Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days795781Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases386.147Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases90Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.233Better than national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients3.2Same as national670
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2.2Better than national11804
Death rate for heart attack patients9.9Better than national613
Death rate for CABG surgery patients1.8Same as national389
Death rate for COPD patients5.9Better than national541
Death rate for heart failure patients7.1Better than national2412
Death rate for pneumonia patients11.6Better than national2617
Death rate for stroke patients10.3Better than national930
Pressure ulcer rate0.09Better than national44511
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications156.83Same as national798
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.11Same as national48588
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.14Better than national52654
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate0.94Better than national12529
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate0.48Better than national8078
Postoperative respiratory failure rate6.15Better than national8277
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate1.48Better than national14926
Postoperative sepsis rate1.66Better than national8436
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate0.84Same as national3187
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.35Better than national10364
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.40Better than national

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients7.5Not available703
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-3.8Not available2781
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients15Not available2644
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.6Better than national20045
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)10.6Better than national7950
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy15.2Worse than national1897
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy3.6Better than national1897
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.6Better than national4225
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13Same as national703
Rate of readmission for CABG9.9Same as national380
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients17.1Same as national631
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate17.1Better than national2781
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement3.8Same as national725
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate15Same as national2644

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating32347
Doctor communication - star rating32347
Communication about medicines - star rating22347
Discharge information - star rating32347
Cleanliness - star rating32347
Quietness - star rating22347
Overall hospital rating - star rating32347
Recommend hospital - star rating42347
Summary star rating32347

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumevery high
Global Malnutrition Composite Score
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events070492
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination9554900
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better244497
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better235475
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better31921
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better
Left before being seen1492273
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients96276
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing1229476
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock43156
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle5042
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle7818
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle81156
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle6379
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy971592
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis9912945

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is New York-Presbyterian Hospital rated?
New York-Presbyterian Hospital has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does New York-Presbyterian Hospital have emergency services?
Yes. New York-Presbyterian Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is New York-Presbyterian Hospital located?
New York-Presbyterian Hospital is located at 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065.
What type of hospital is New York-Presbyterian Hospital?
New York-Presbyterian Hospital is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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