Hospital Overall Rating: 5 / 5
Facility Security Measures Score: %62
READM Group Measure Score: %100

Hospital For Special Surgery

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Last updated on April 30, 2025

Acute Care Hospitals
New York
New York
200
4828

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Hospital Overall Rating: 5 / 5
Facility Security Measures Score: %62
READM Group Measure Score: %100

the Hospital for Special Surgery, located at 535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021, USA. As an esteemed acute care hospital, it offers a comfortable setting with 200 beds dedicated to patient care. Our facility features a high HCAHPS score of 4 and provides 24/7 emergency service capacity. We are proud to hold a reputable standing with a Google rating of 4.2, reflecting our commitment to quality healthcare.

NPI Number : 1497913529

Ownership : Voluntary non-profit - Private

Hospital Type : Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021, USA

+1 212-606-1000

www.hss.edu

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Hospital For Special Surgery Departments

Dermatology

General Surgery

Hand Surgery

Neurology

Orthopedic Surgery

Pain Management

Physical Therapy

Radiology

Rheumatology

Social Work Services

Sports Medicine

Hospital For Special Surgery Visiting Hours

Department	Online Visitation	Phone Scheduling	Walk-in Visits	Same-day Visits	Visiting Hours
Inpatient					08:00-20:00
Surgery					08:00-20:00

Hospital For Special Surgery Doctors

Radiology Doctors

Dr. Md Hollis Potter

NPI: 1629085188
Graduation Year: 1985

Dr. Md Theodore Miller

NPI: 1487750113
Graduation Year: 1987

Dr. Md Alissa Burge

NPI: 1386942829
Graduation Year: 2006

Dr. Md Harry Greditzer

NPI: 1174753982
Graduation Year: 2009

Dr. Md Meghan Sahr

NPI: 1255623666
Graduation Year: 2011

Hospital For Special Surgery Survey Questions

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HCAHPS Scores

Hospital For Special Surgery Information

Average Salary

Department	Service	Average Fee
Cardiology	Cardiac Defibrillator Implantation	$48,900 - $153,400
Cardiology	Cardiac Stent Implantation	$22,300 - $69,800
Cardiology	Coronary Artery Bypass (CABG) Surgery	$41,000 - $128,800
Diagnostic Imaging	Chest X-Ray	$280 - $600
Diagnostic Imaging	Hip X-Ray	$340 - $750
Diagnostic Imaging	Spine X-Ray	$380 - $825
Electrodiagnostic	Electrocardiogram	$625 - $1,350
Gynecology	Permanent Birth Control Surgery	$3,500 - $10,700
Ophthalmology	Aqueous Shunt Implantation	$3,100 - $9,800
Ophthalmology	Corneal Transplant Surgery	$4,200 - $13,000
Otolaryngology	Cochlear Implant Surgery	$39,900 - $125,100
Otolaryngology	Myringotomy	$2,475 - $7,700
Plastic Surgery	Breast Reconstruction Surgery	$12,600 - $39,400
Podiatry/Orthopedics	Bunionectomy	$5,800 - $18,000
Podiatry/Orthopedics	Foot or Ankle Fusion Surgery	$12,300 - $38,600
Podiatry/Orthopedics	Foot or Ankle Repair Surgery	$10,500 - $32,800
Podiatry/Orthopedics	Hammertoe Correction Surgery	$7,100 - $22,200
Spine Surgery	Disc Replacement Surgery	$17,200 - $54,000
Spine Surgery	Diskectomy	$13,100 - $41,000
Orthopedic Surgery	Hip Replacement Surgery (Total)	$15,800 - $49,500

Payment Plans

Payment Option	Availability

Hospital For Special Surgery Accepted Insurance Companies

Medicare

Medicaid

Aetna

Cigna

Workers´ Compensation

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department Name	Award Title	Awarding Body	Year
Orthopaedic Surgery	AAOS Diversity Award	American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)	2025
Pain Management Research	President´s Choice Award	Annual ASRA Meeting	2025

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department / Service (A-Z)	Support Option
Charity Care Discount	Financial Assistance
Eligibility Screening Services	Insurance Guidance
Uninsured Discount	Discounted Charges
Financial Advisory Department	Payment Plans & Application Support

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