Best Hospitals in District of Columbia 2026
District of Columbia has 10 hospitals with an average procedure payment of $21K. The top-rated hospital is Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington with a 3-star CMS rating.
Top 10 Hospitals in District of Columbia
| # | Hospital | City | Quality | Avg Payment | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | ★★★☆☆ | $18K | B |
| 2 | Washington Dc Va Medical Center | Washington | ★★★☆☆ | $19K | C |
| 3 | Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington | ★★★☆☆ | $24K | D |
| 4 | Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | ★★★☆☆ | $28K | D |
| 5 | United Medical Center | Washington | ★★☆☆☆ | $22K | D |
| 6 | George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | ★☆☆☆☆ | $26K | F |
| 7 | Howard University Hospital Corp | Washington | ★☆☆☆☆ | $19K | D |
| 8 | Psychiatric Institute Of Washington | Washington | ☆☆☆☆☆ | $19K | C |
| 9 | Children's National Hospital | Washington | ☆☆☆☆☆ | $18K | C |
| 10 | St Elizabeths Hospital | Washington | ☆☆☆☆☆ | $14K | C |
Hospital quality and cost data for District of Columbia is sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare dataset.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on CMS quality ratings and outcome scores, Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington is the top-rated hospital in District of Columbia with a 3-star quality rating and an average procedure payment of $18K.
District of Columbia has 10 Medicare-participating hospitals. The average procedure payment across the state is $21K.
Hospitals are ranked by CMS star quality rating (1-5 stars) and then by outcome score, which reflects mortality rates and patient safety. The Value Score also factors in cost — so the best hospitals deliver great outcomes at reasonable prices.
Hospitals ranked by CMS star quality rating and outcome score. Value Score: price percentile (40% inverted), quality rating (40%), outcome score (20%).