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Hospital For Special Surgery

Excellent5-Star CMS Rating

535 EAST 70TH STREET, New York, NY 10021

24/7 Emergency

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535 EAST 70TH STREET
New York, NY 10021

About Hospital For Special Surgery

Hospital overview and services

Hospital For Special Surgery is an acute care hospital in New York, NY, serving New York County and the surrounding New York community.

The facility provides 24/7 emergency services. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in New York can seek immediate care at Hospital For Special Surgery's emergency department.

Hospital For Special Surgery has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in NY. Hospital For Special Surgery has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the New York area.

When choosing a hospital in New York, NY, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review Hospital For Special Surgery's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.

At a Glance

Overall Rating5/5 Stars
Hospital TypeAcute Care Hospitals
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
EmergencyAvailable 24/7
Birthing FriendlyNo
EHR CertifiedNot Certified
CountyNew York
Affiliated Doctors20

Quality & Safety

CMS quality performance measures

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Excellent

CMS Overall Hospital Rating

Hospital For Special Surgery has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting excellent performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in New York, NY and nationwide.

Average

Mortality

Hospital For Special Surgery performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.

Above Average

Patient Safety

Hospital For Special Surgery performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Above Average

Readmission

Hospital For Special Surgery performs better than the national average for readmission rates, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.

Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Hospital For Special Surgery

What is the CMS rating for Hospital For Special Surgery?

Hospital For Special Surgery has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.

Does Hospital For Special Surgery have emergency services?

Yes, Hospital For Special Surgery provides 24/7 emergency services.

What type of hospital is Hospital For Special Surgery?

Hospital For Special Surgery is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under voluntary non-profit - private ownership.

How many doctors practice at Hospital For Special Surgery?

20 physicians are affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·