Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Houston Methodist Hospital
This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Houston Methodist Hospital. 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 6565 Fannin in Houston, TX. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Private Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is high (Around 40,000 – 59,999 yearly). Call (713) 790-2221 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
Overall Rating:
Provider ID | 450358 |
Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospital |
Hospital Ownership | Voluntary non-profit – Private |
Emergency Services | Yes |
Houston Methodist Hospital Location Map
ER Wait Times for Houston Methodist Hospital
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 55 minutes (175 minutes)
Time Until Admission
7 hours and 0 minutes (420 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
3 hours and 16 minutes (196 minutes)
Left before being seen
3%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
high (40,000 – 59,999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Texas and National Stats
Houston Methodist Hospital | Texas Average | National Average | |
Time Spent in ER | 175 minutes (2 hours and 55 minutes) | 125 minutes | 135 minutes |
Time Until Admission | 420 minutes (7 hours and 0 minutes) | 244 minutes | 256 minutes |
Time Spent in ER after admission | 196 minutes (3 hours and 16 minutes) | 82 minutes | 87 minutes |
Left before being seen | 3% | 2% | 2% |
Head CT results in 30 minutes | Not Available | 72% | 72% |
Hospital wait times summary:
- Time Spent in ER is 50 minutes higher than State Average and 40 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Until Admission is 176 minutes higher than State Average and 164 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Spent in ER after admission is 114 minutes higher than State Average and 109 minutes higher than National Average
Houston Methodist Hospital 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 Houston Methodist Hospital
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Houston Methodist Hospital
No | Facility Name | Address |
1 | Chi St Luke’s Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me | 6720 Bertner, TX 77030 |
2 | Texas Childrens Hosp | 6621 Fannin Street, TX 77030 |
3 | Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center | 6411 Fannin, TX 77030 |
4 | Shriners Hospitals For Children | 6977 Main Street, TX 77030 |
5 | Texas Orthopedic Hospital | 7401 South Main Street, TX 77030 |
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.