Hospital Emergency Rooms in Des Moines, IA
There are 5 hospital emergency rooms in Des Moines, IA in our directory. These hospitals report providing emergency services to CMS. Hospital emergency departments must screen and stabilize anyone who arrives, regardless of insurance, under federal EMTALA law.
Listed when the hospital reports emergency services to CMS.
Hospital Emergency Rooms in Des Moines, IA
- VA Central Iowa Healthcare System3600 30th Street · 4★ CMS · ERVA medical center3.1 mi
- Broadlawns Medical Center1801 Hickman Road · 3★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital1.9 mi
- Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi1200 Pleasant Street · 3★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital1.4 mi
- Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center1111 6th Ave · 1★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital0.9 mi
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital700 East University Avenue · ERHospital0.2 mi
Other services and ratings in Des Moines, IA
Frequently asked questions
What is a hospital emergency room?
These hospitals report providing emergency services to CMS. Hospital emergency departments must screen and stabilize anyone who arrives, regardless of insurance, under federal EMTALA law.
How many hospital emergency rooms are in Des Moines, IA?
We list 5 hospital emergency rooms in Des Moines, IA. Listed when the hospital reports emergency services to CMS.
Why might a hospital emergency room be missing from this list?
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