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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Medstar Washington Hospital Center
This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Medstar Washington Hospital Center. 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 110 Irving St Nw in Washington, DC. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Other Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is very high (Around 60,000+ yearly). Call (202) 877-7000 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 | Medstar Washington Hospital Center |
| City | Washington |
| County | The District |
| State | District of Columbia |
| ZIP Code | 20010 |
Bed Count
818
| Provider ID | 90011 |
| Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospital |
| Hospital Ownership | Voluntary non-profit – Other |
| Emergency Services | Yes |
Medstar Washington Hospital Center Location Map
ER Wait Times for Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Time Spent in ER
4 hours and 20 minutes (260 minutes)
Time Until Admission
123 minutes (623 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
5 hours and 30 minutes (330 minutes)
Left before being seen
3%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
very high (60,000+ annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against District of Columbia and National Stats
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | District of Columbia Average | National Average | |
| Time Spent in ER | 260 minutes (4 hours and 20 minutes) | 246 minutes | 135 minutes |
| Time Until Admission | 623 minutes (123 minutes) | 536 minutes | 256 minutes |
| Time Spent in ER after admission | 330 minutes (5 hours and 30 minutes) | 285 minutes | 87 minutes |
| Left before being seen | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Head CT results in 30 minutes | Not Available | 36% | 72% |
Hospital wait times summary:
- Time Spent in ER is 14 minutes higher than State Average and 125 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Until Admission is 87 minutes higher than State Average and 367 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Spent in ER after admission is 45 minutes higher than State Average and 243 minutes higher than National Average
Medstar Washington Hospital Center 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 Medstar Washington Hospital Center
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Medstar Washington Hospital Center
| No | Facility Name | Address |
| 1 | Children’s Hospital Nmc | 111 Michigan Ave, Nw, DC 20010 |
| 2 | Howard University Hospital | 2041 Georgia Ave Nw, DC 20060 |
| 3 | Providence Hospital | 1150 Varnum St Ne, DC 20017 |
| 4 | George Washington Univ Hospital | 900 23rd St Nw, DC 20037 |
| 5 | Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | 3800 Reservoir Rd, DC 20007 |
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.