Driscoll Childrens Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX
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About Driscoll Childrens Hospital
Driscoll Childrens Hospital is a children's hospital in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). It provides emergency services. It is listed as a Level III 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 191 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Corpus Christi Medical Center,the, about 0.3 mi away.
Map
27.74835, -97.38441
Nearby hospitals
- Corpus Christi Medical Center,the3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX · Level IV traumaAcute care hospital0.3 mi
- Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital Corpus Ch600 Elizabeth Street 3rd Fl, Corpus Christi, TXLong-term care hospital1.7 mi
- Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Corpus Christi600 Elizabeth St 5 East, Corpus Christi, TXPsychiatric hospital1.7 mi
- Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi600 Elizabeth Street, Corpus Christi, TX · Level II traumaAcute care hospital2.1 mi
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Memorial2606 Hospital Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX · Emergency roomHospital2.9 mi
- Pam Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TXRehabilitation hospital2.9 mi
- Learning Hospital902 Airport Road, Corpus Christi, TXHospital3.5 mi
- Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital5726 Esplanade Drive, Corpus Christi, TXRehabilitation hospital4.2 mi
- CHRISTUS Surgical Hospital6130 Parkway Drive, Corpus Christi, TX · Emergency roomHospital4.4 mi
- CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South5950 Saratoga Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX · Level IV traumaHospital4.4 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Driscoll Childrens Hospital located?
Driscoll Childrens Hospital is at 3533 S Alameda, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 in Nueces County.
Does Driscoll Childrens Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Driscoll Childrens Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Driscoll Childrens Hospital?
Driscoll Childrens Hospital 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 Driscoll Childrens Hospital a trauma center?
Yes. It is listed as a Level III trauma center in the HIFLD hospitals data, which is compiled from state trauma registries (source date March 2024). Trauma designations are renewed periodically, so confirm with the Texas 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 Driscoll Childrens Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (361) 739-4846.
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