University Medical Center ER Wait Times (Lubbock, TX)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for University Medical Center

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in University Medical 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 602 Indiana Avenue in Lubbock, TX. It is a Government – Hospital District or Authority Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is very high (Around 60,000+ yearly). Call (806) 775-8200 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:
Contact Details
Hospital Name University Medical Center
City Lubbock
County Lubbock
State Texas
ZIP Code 79415
Bed Count
499
Address
602 Indiana Avenue, TX 79415
Phone
(806) 775-8200
Provider ID 450686
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Government – Hospital District or Authority
Emergency Services Yes
University Medical Center Location Map
ER Wait Times for University Medical Center
Time Spent in ER
3 hours and 12 minutes (192 minutes)
Time Until Admission
5 hours and 25 minutes (325 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
1 hour and 33 minutes (93 minutes)
Left before being seen
8%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
very high (60,000+ annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Texas and National Stats
University Medical Center Texas Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 192 minutes (3 hours and 12 minutes) 125 minutes 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 325 minutes (5 hours and 25 minutes) 244 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 93 minutes (1 hour and 33 minutes) 82 minutes 87 minutes
Left before being seen 8% 2% 2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes Not Available 72% 72%
Hospital wait times summary:
  • Time Spent in ER is 67 minutes higher than State Average and 57 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 81 minute higher than State Average and 69 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 11 minute higher than State Average and 6 minutes higher than National Average
University Medical 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 University Medical Center
How long will I wait in University Medical Center Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 192 minutes for this hospital emergency room. Call (806) 775-8200 for more information.
Where is University Medical Center?
University Medical Center is in Lubbock. It is located at 602 Indiana Avenue. Call (806) 775-8200 for more information.
What is the type of this hospital?
This is a Acute Care Hospital. It is a Government – Hospital District or Authority hospital.
How many beds does University Medical Center have?
University Medical Center has 499 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near University Medical Center
No Facility Name Address
1 Covenant Medical Center 3615 19th Street, TX 79410
2 Covenant Childrens Hospital 4015 22nd Place, TX 79410
3 Lubbock Heart Hospital Lp 4810 North Loop 289, TX 79416
4 Grace Medical Center 2412 50th St, TX 79412
5 Covenant Hospital Levelland 1900 College Ave, TX 79336
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.