St Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA
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About St Christopher's Hospital for Children
St Christopher's Hospital for Children is a children's hospital in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It reports its ownership to Medicare as for-profit. It provides emergency services. It is listed as a Level I pediatric trauma center. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 188 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia, about 1.2 mi away.
Map
40.00717, -75.12942
Nearby hospitals
- Shriners Hospitals for Children - Philadelphia3551 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PAChildren's hospital1.2 mi
- Temple University Hospital - Episcopal Campus100 East Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA · Emergency roomHospital1.2 mi
- Temple University Hospital3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA · Level I traumaAcute care hospital1.2 mi
- Kensington Hospital136 W Diamond Street, Philadelphia, PAAcute care hospital1.8 mi
- Temple Women & Families Hospital1331 East Wyoming Avenue, Philadelphia, PAHospital1.8 mi
- Friends Hospital4641 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PAPsychiatric hospital2.1 mi
- Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA · Emergency roomAcute care hospital2.1 mi
- Girard Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PAPsychiatric hospital2.7 mi
- Jefferson Frankford Hospital4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA · Emergency roomHospital2.7 mi
- Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia3300 Henry Avenue Unit 4, Philadelphia, PAPsychiatric hospital2.8 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Christopher's Hospital for Children located?
St Christopher's Hospital for Children is at 160 East Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134 in Philadelphia County.
Does St Christopher's Hospital for Children have an emergency room?
Yes. St Christopher's Hospital for Children reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of St Christopher's Hospital for Children?
St Christopher's Hospital for Children does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is St Christopher's Hospital for Children a trauma center?
Yes. It is listed as a Level I pediatric trauma center in the HIFLD hospitals data, which is compiled from state trauma registries (source date April 2024). Trauma designations are renewed periodically, so confirm with the Pennsylvania EMS or trauma program. In an emergency, call 911: paramedics take seriously injured patients to the right trauma center.
What is the phone number of St Christopher's Hospital for Children?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (215) 427-5000.
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