St Vincent’s Birmingham ER Wait Times (Birmingham, AL)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for St Vincent’s Birmingham

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in St Vincent’s Birmingham. Here you will see hospital contact information and some detailed ER statistics along with comparison to State and National level. This hospital is located at 810 St Vincent’s Drive in Birmingham, AL. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Private Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is high (Around 40,000 – 59,999 yearly). Call (205) 939-7000 to get up-to-date information regarding contact details and your situation.

CALL 9-1-1 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
General Information
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Contact Details
Hospital Name St Vincent’s Birmingham
City Birmingham
County Jefferson
State Alabama
ZIP Code 35205
Bed Count
409
Address
810 St Vincent’s Drive, AL 35205
Phone
(205) 939-7000
Provider ID 10056
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit – Private
Emergency Services Yes
St Vincent's Birmingham Location Map
ER Wait Times for St Vincent's Birmingham
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 41 minute (161 minute)
Time Until Admission
4 hours and 56 minutes (296 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
1 hour and 54 minutes (114 minutes)
Left before being seen
2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
high (40,000 – 59,999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Alabama and National Stats
St Vincent’s Birmingham Alabama Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 161 minute (2 hours and 41 minute) 125 minutes 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 296 minutes (4 hours and 56 minutes) 240 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 114 minutes (1 hour and 54 minutes) 72 minutes 87 minutes
Left before being seen 2% 3% 2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes Not Available 63% 72%
Hospital wait times summary:
  • Time Spent in ER is 36 minutes higher than State Average and 26 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 56 minutes higher than State Average and 40 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 42 minutes higher than State Average and 27 minutes higher than National Average
St Vincent's Birmingham ER Wait Times Charts
Time Spent in ER (minutes)
Time Until Admission (minutes)
Time Spent in ER After Admission (minutes)
Left before being seen (%)
Head CT results in 30 minutes (%)
In Case of Emergency
Call 911 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
Structural Measures Information
Measure Name Measure Response
Able to receive lab results electronically Yes
Able to track patients’ lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visits Yes
Safe surgery checklist use (outpatient) Yes
Patient Safety Culture Yes
Safe surgery checklist use (inpatient) Yes
Frequently Asked Questions about St Vincent's Birmingham
How long will I wait in St Vincent's Birmingham Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 161 minute for this hospital emergency room. Call (205) 939-7000 for more information.
Where is St Vincent's Birmingham?
St Vincent’s Birmingham is in Birmingham. It is located at 810 St Vincent’s Drive. Call (205) 939-7000 for more information.
What is the type of this hospital?
This is a Acute Care Hospital. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Private hospital.
How many beds does St Vincent's Birmingham have?
St Vincent’s Birmingham has 409 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near St Vincent's Birmingham
No Facility Name Address
1 University Of Alabama Hospital 619 South 19th Street, AL 35233
2 Uab Callahan Eye Hospital Authority 1720 University Blvd, Suite 500, AL 35233
3 Children’s Hospital Of Alabama 1600 Seventh Avenue South, AL 35233
4 Brookwood Baptist Medical Center 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive, AL 35209
5 Princeton Baptist Medical Center 701 Princeton Avenue Southwest, AL 35211
Notes
  • Data mainly compiled using Medicare Hospital Compare Dataset. Hospital profile page can be reached at https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/.
  • This page is based on Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019.
  • Measure start and end dates for above statistics are between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2018.