Vanderbilt University Medical Center ER Wait Times (Nashville, TN)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Vanderbilt University Medical Center

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Vanderbilt 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 1211 Medical Center Drive in Nashville, TN. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Private Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is very high (Around 60,000+ yearly). Call (615) 322-3454 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center
City Nashville
County Davidson
State Tennessee
ZIP Code 37232
Bed Count
1029
Address
1211 Medical Center Drive, TN 37232
Phone
(615) 322-3454
Provider ID 440039
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit – Private
Emergency Services Yes
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Location Map
ER Wait Times for Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Time Spent in ER
4 hours and 8 minutes (248 minutes)
Time Until Admission
8 hours and 11 minute (491 minute)
Time Spent in ER after admission
3 hours and 12 minutes (192 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 Tennessee and National Stats
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Tennessee Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 248 minutes (4 hours and 8 minutes) 135 minutes 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 491 minute (8 hours and 11 minute) 250 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 192 minutes (3 hours and 12 minutes) 76 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 113 minutes higher than State Average and 113 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 241 minute higher than State Average and 235 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 116 minutes higher than State Average and 105 minutes higher than National Average
Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center
How long will I wait in Vanderbilt University Medical Center Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 248 minutes for this hospital emergency room. Call (615) 322-3454 for more information.
Where is Vanderbilt University Medical Center?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is in Nashville. It is located at 1211 Medical Center Drive. Call (615) 322-3454 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center have?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has 1029 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Vanderbilt University Medical Center
No Facility Name Address
1 Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital 2000 Church St, TN 37236
2 Saint Thomas Hospital For Specialty Surgery 2011 Murphy Avenue, TN 37203
3 Tristar Centennial Medical Center 2300 Patterson Street, TN 37203
4 Metro Nashville General Hospital 1818 Albion Street, TN 37208
5 Saint Thomas West Hospital 4220 Harding Rd, Po Box 380, TN 37205
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.