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New York-Presbyterian/queens

5 / 5

At a glance

New York-Presbyterian/queens 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 1 measure and trails on 0.

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 LimitBetter than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.231Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days12458Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases12.967Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.000Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.173Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.606Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days20711Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases29.414Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases10Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)0.340Better than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.131Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.398Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures226Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases5.840Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases3Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery0.514Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures109Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases0.870Not available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases1Not available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.183Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit1.108Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days143565Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases9.999Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases5Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia0.500Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.046Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.207Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days138613Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases67.023Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases7Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.104Better 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 patients3.5Same as national344
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2.8Better than national2225
Death rate for heart attack patients10.7Same as national157
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients5.9Better than national161
Death rate for heart failure patients8.3Better than national624
Death rate for pneumonia patients14.3Same as national732
Death rate for stroke patients11.5Same as national296
Pressure ulcer rate0.08Better than national9792
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications161.13Same as national95
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.17Same as national10281
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.24Same as national10672
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.11Same as national1718
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.38Same as national706
Postoperative respiratory failure rate5.26Same as national695
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2.53Same as national1884
Postoperative sepsis rate4.08Same as national725
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.92Same as national330
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.95Same as national1993
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.62Better 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 patients0.1Not available147
Hospital return days for heart failure patients-13.7Not available714
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients5.4Not available706
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)13.6Better than national3808
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.5Same as national593
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy9.4Same as national112
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy4.4Same as national112
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery0.8Same as national414
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.1Same as national147
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.3Same as national176
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.3Same as national714
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.4Same as national343
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14Same as national706

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 rating2930
Doctor communication - star rating3930
Communication about medicines - star rating2930
Discharge information - star rating3930
Cleanliness - star rating3930
Quietness - star rating2930
Overall hospital rating - star rating3930
Recommend hospital - star rating3930
Summary star rating3930

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 Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination945988
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 better281400
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 better280387
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better34612
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 seen6100301
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients98163
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing85258
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock93108
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle9042
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle9731
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle98108
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle9982
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98551
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis9115929
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis1002826

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/queens rated?
New York-Presbyterian/queens has a 5 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does New York-Presbyterian/queens have emergency services?
Yes. New York-Presbyterian/queens operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is New York-Presbyterian/queens located?
New York-Presbyterian/queens is located at 56-45 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355.
What type of hospital is New York-Presbyterian/queens?
New York-Presbyterian/queens 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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