Hospital Emergency Rooms in Polk County, IA
There are 7 hospital emergency rooms in Polk County, 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 Polk County, IA
- VA Central Iowa Healthcare System3600 30th Street · Des Moines, IA · 4★ CMS · ERVA medical center
- Broadlawns Medical Center1801 Hickman Road · Des Moines, IA · 3★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi1200 Pleasant Street · Des Moines, IA · 3★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center1111 6th Ave · Des Moines, IA · 1★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital700 East University Avenue · Des Moines, IA · ERHospital
- Methodist West Hospital1660 Westown Parkway · West Des Moines, IA · ERHospital
- MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center1755 59th Place · West Des Moines, IA · ERHospital
Other services and ratings in Polk County, 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 Polk County, IA?
We list 7 hospital emergency rooms in Polk County, 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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