Nassau University Medical Center

Detailed report on the hospital located in East Meadow, New York (NY).

Nassau University Medical Center is a for-profit acute care hospital based at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, NY. The facility is accredited and provides emergency services. The mortality rate for heart attack patients at the facility is no different than the national rate. The patient mortality rate is also no different than the national rate. In 2006, a total of 2,268 Medicare patients were given 19,162 days of PPS inpatient care and services. The provider was reimbursed $48,798,535 by Medicare for those services. In 2006, 460 Medicare patients were given 8,791 days of Non-PPS inpatient care and services. 11,073 Medicare patients were given outpatient care and services by this provider in 2006. The provider was reimbursed $4,163,588 by Medicare for these services.

When compared to other hospitals in the state, heart failure patients at this facility are less likely to be given discharge instructions and be given smoking cessation advice or counseling. Pneumonia patients at this facility are less likely to assessed and given an influenza vaccination, assessed and given a pneumococcal vaccination, and be given smoking cessation advice or counseling.

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Quality Measures
Mortality Rates
Treatment Figures
Financials
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Facility Type

Acute Care

Ownership Type

Proprietary

Address

2201 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY 11554

Phone Number

(516) 572-6051

Geographic Coordinates

40.725296, -73.554459

* The accuracy of these coordinates is at a address level.

Accredited

Indicates whether the facility is accredited.

This Provider: Yes
Nassau County: 12 (100.00%)
New York: 175 (92.11%)
United States: 3,333 (77.01%)

Emergency Services

Indicates whether the facility offers emergency care services.

This Provider: Yes
Nassau County: 12 (100.00%)
New York: 171 (90.00%)
United States: 3,947 (91.20%)

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Quality Measures

Heart Attack Patients Given Inhibitor or ARB

The percentage of heart attack patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 17 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider: 94.00%
Nassau County: 85.42%
New York: 83.64%
United States: 82.44%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 75 patients.

This Provider: 95.00%
Nassau County: 93.67%
New York: 93.93%
United States: 90.10%

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge

The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at discharge. The sample size for this measure was 76 patients.

This Provider: 96.00%
Nassau County: 92.75%
New York: 94.54%
United States: 89.74%

Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB

The percentage of heart failure patients given ace inhibitor or arb for left ventricular systolic dysfunction (lvsd). The sample size for this measure was 82 patients.

This Provider: 94.00%
Nassau County: 85.17%
New York: 84.84%
United States: 82.00%

Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions

The percentage of heart failure patients given discharge instructions. The sample size for this measure was 175 patients.

This Provider: 31.00%
Nassau County: 65.75%
New York: 63.56%
United States: 60.95%

Pneumonia Patients Given Influenza Vaccination

The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given influenza vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 34 patients.

This Provider: 0.00%
Nassau County: 76.08%
New York: 75.52%
United States: 69.93%

Pneumonia Patients Given Antibiotics within 4 Hours

The percentage of pneumonia patients given initial antibiotic(s) within 4 hours after arrival. The sample size for this measure was 265 patients.

This Provider: 79.00%
Nassau County: 83.00%
New York: 76.52%
United States: 80.14%

Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of pneumonia patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 54 patients.

This Provider: 17.00%
Nassau County: 87.17%
New York: 82.57%
United States: 79.65%

Pneumonia Patients whose Blood Culture Performed Prior to Antibiotics

The percentage of pneumonia patients whose initial emergency room blood culture was performed prior to the administration of the first hospital dose of antibiotics. The sample size for this measure was 204 patients.

This Provider: 98.00%
Nassau County: 89.25%
New York: 88.53%
United States: 90.43%

Surgery Patients Given Appropriate Antibiotics

The percentage of surgery patients who received the appropriate preventative antibiotic(s) for their surgery. The sample size for this measure was 55 patients.

This Provider: 85.00%
Nassau County: 91.33%
New York: 91.86%
United States: 89.88%

Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given aspirin at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 141 patients.

This Provider: 96.00%
Nassau County: 94.50%
New York: 95.26%
United States: 92.45%

Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival

The percentage of heart attack patients given beta blocker at arrival. The sample size for this measure was 121 patients.

This Provider: 98.00%
Nassau County: 93.17%
New York: 93.79%
United States: 87.23%

Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication within 30 Minutes

The percentage of heart attack patients given fibrinolytic medication within 30 minutes of arrival. The sample size for this measure was 20 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider: 50.00%
Nassau County: 17.11%
New York: 29.66%
United States: 31.22%

Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of heart attack patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 14 patients.

Note:

The number of cases is too small for purposes of reliably predicting hospital's performance.

This Provider: 64.00%
Nassau County: 83.50%
New York: 86.06%
United States: 87.61%

Heart Failure Patients Given Evaluation of LVS Function

The percentage of heart failure patients given an evaluation of left ventricular systolic (lvs) function. The sample size for this measure was 220 patients.

This Provider: 94.00%
Nassau County: 90.25%
New York: 91.23%
United States: 83.53%

Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice

The percentage of heart failure patients given smoking cessation advice or counseling. The sample size for this measure was 37 patients.

This Provider: 49.00%
Nassau County: 88.92%
New York: 83.12%
United States: 81.61%

Pneumonia Patients Given Pneumococcal Vaccination

The percentage of pneumonia patients assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination. The sample size for this measure was 115 patients.

This Provider: 17.00%
Nassau County: 72.42%
New York: 70.82%
United States: 69.00%

Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment

The percentage of pneumonia patients given oxygenation assessment. The sample size for this measure was 310 patients.

This Provider: 97.00%
Nassau County: 99.42%
New York: 99.35%
United States: 99.26%

Pneumonia Patients Given Most Appropriate Antibiotics

The percentage of pneumonia patients given the most appropriate initial antibiotic(s). The sample size for this measure was 143 patients.

This Provider: 85.00%
Nassau County: 90.75%
New York: 86.09%
United States: 82.91%

Surgery Patients Given Antibiotics 1 Hour Before Incision

The percentage of surgery patients who received preventative antibiotic(s) 1 hour before incision. The sample size for this measure was 157 patients.

Note:

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider: 82.00%
Nassau County: 86.67%
New York: 81.43%
United States: 76.95%

Surgery Patients whose Antibiotics Stopped within 24 Hours of Surgery

The percentage of surgery patients whose preventative antibiotic(s) are stopped within 24 hours after surgery. The sample size for this measure was 150 patients.

Note:

Rate reflects fewer than the maximum possible quarters of data for the measure.

This Provider: 63.00%
Nassau County: 76.08%
New York: 71.28%
United States: 71.77%

Mortality Rates

30-Day Mortality Rate from Heart Attack

This hospitals 30 day patient death (mortality) rate from heart attack. The value is one of three types: Better, no different, or worse than the national rate.

No different than National Rate

30-Day Mortality Rate from Heart Failure

This hospitals 30 day patient death (mortality) rate from heart failure. The value is one of three types: Better, no different, or worse than the national rate.

No different than National Rate

Treatment Figures

PPS Inpatients

The number of prospective payment system inpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 2,268
Nassau County Average: 5,049
New York Average: 2,705
United States Average: 2,267

PPS Inpatient Utilization Days

The number of days of prospective payment system inpatient care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 19,162
Nassau County Average: 49,637
New York Average: 25,286
United States Average: 17,102

Non-PPS Inpatients

The number of non prospective payment system inpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 460
Nassau County Average: 490
New York Average: 340
United States Average: 371

Non-PPS Inpatient Utilization Days

The number of days of non prospective payment system inpatient care that are chargeable to Medicare Part A facility utilization by this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 8,791
Nassau County Average: 9,424
New York Average: 6,111
United States Average: 3,791

Outpatients

The number of outpatients treated by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part B in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider: 11,073
Nassau County Average: 9,823
New York Average: 8,646
United States Average: 7,242

PPS Inpatient Days

The number of days of prospective payment system inpatient care given by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 19,409
Nassau County Average: 50,663
New York Average: 25,755
United States Average: 17,255

PPS Inpatient Discharges

The number of prospective payment system inpatient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 2,921
Nassau County Average: 6,653
New York Average: 3,685
United States Average: 2,995

Non-PPS Inpatient Days

The number of days of non prospective payment system inpatient care given by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 10,125
Nassau County Average: 10,088
New York Average: 6,369
United States Average: 3,834

Non-PPS Inpatient Discharges

The number of non prospective payment system inpatient discharges made by this provider that were covered by Medicare Part A in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: 488
Nassau County Average: 563
New York Average: 393
United States Average: 450

Financials

Medicare PPS Inpatient Payments

The total prospective payment system inpatient associated Medicare Part A payments, plus passthrough, made to this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $48,798,535
Nassau County Average: $83,056,444
New York Average: $42,989,819
United States Average: $28,006,530

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient day in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $2,514
Nassau County Average: $1,639
New York Average: $1,669
United States Average: $1,623

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $16,706
Nassau County Average: $12,484
New York Average: $11,667
United States Average: $9,352

Medicare Non-PPS Inpatient Payments

The total non prospective payment system inpatient associated Medicare Part A payments, plus passthrough, made to this provider in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $9,078,062
Nassau County Average: $8,975,085
New York Average: $5,634,064
United States Average: $4,323,113

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient day in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $897
Nassau County Average: $890
New York Average: $885
United States Average: $1,128

Medicare Outpatient Payments

The total outpatient associated Medicare Part B payments made to this provider in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider: $4,163,588
Nassau County Average: $8,632,424
New York Average: $6,595,177
United States Average: $5,694,349

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $21,516
Nassau County Average: $16,449
New York Average: $15,890
United States Average: $12,356

Medicare Payments Per PPS Inpatient Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered prospective payment system inpatient utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $2,547
Nassau County Average: $1,673
New York Average: $1,700
United States Average: $1,638

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient in 2006. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $19,735
Nassau County Average: $18,335
New York Average: $16,588
United States Average: $11,654

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Utilization Day

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient utilization day in 2006. This measure includes full days, coinsurance days, and lifetime reserve days. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $1,033
Nassau County Average: $952
New York Average: $922
United States Average: $1,140

Medicare Payments Per Non-PPS Inpatient Discharge

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part A covered non prospective payment system inpatient discharge in 2006. A discharge is defined as a formal release from a hospital or skilled nursing facility. The prospective payment system (PPS) is a method of reimbursement in which Medicare payment is made based on a predetermined, fixed amount. ^[1]

This Provider: $18,603
Nassau County Average: $15,938
New York Average: $14,354
United States Average: $9,611

Medicare Payments Per Outpatient

The average Medicare payments made to this provider per Medicare Part B covered outpatient in 2006. An outpatient is defined as a patient treated in under 24 hours at a qualifying medical facility.

Note:

These figures may include data from other departments at this facility.

This Provider: $376
Nassau County Average: $879
New York Average: $763
United States Average: $786

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East Meadow at a Glance

People

East Meadow had a total population of 37,461 in 2000, of which 8,758 were children under the age of 18 and 6,099 were seniors 65 and older. The median age was 38.6.

Total Population:: 37,461
Males:: 18,594 (49.6%)
Female:: 18,867 (50.4%)
Median Age:: 38.6
Children (0-17):: 8,758 (23.4%)
Adults (18-64):: 22,604 (60.3%)
Seniors (65+):: 6,099 (16.3%)

Health

The average number of disabilities per resident is 0.22, which does not include institutionalized individuals.

Disabilities:: 0.22 (Per Capita)
Dialysis Centers:: 1
Doctors:: 705
Home Agencies:: 0
Hospitals:: 1
Nursing Homes:: 2
Medical Suppliers:: 17
Rehab Centers:: 3

Wealth

The median family income in 1999 was $74,691 while the median household income was $67,185. Roughly 3.65% of the population live in poverty.

Family Income:: $74,691
Household Income:: $67,185
In Poverty:: 3.65%

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