CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos
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- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
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Official links: Website for University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos
What is the phone number for University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos?
The main phone number for University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos is (251) 415-1000, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (251) 415-1000What is the address of University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos?
University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos is at 1700 Center St, Mobile, AL 36604.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos have an emergency room?
Yes. University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos. That usually means too few cases to report, or no emergency department.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 013301). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Alabama that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambetter | 19 of 19 plans | – | Preferred |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama | 18 of 23 plans | TIER-ONE | Tier-One |
| UnitedHealthcare | 16 of 16 plans | – | Non-Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Alabama
Plans that include this hospital: Blue Cross Select Gold, Blue Cross Select Silver, Blue HSA Bronze, Blue Protect, Blue Saver Bronze, Blue Standardized Bronze Compare plans
What insurance does University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in Alabama: Ambetter (19 of 19 plans), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (18 of 23 plans) and UnitedHealthcare (16 of 16 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos take Medicare?
University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 013301), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos accept Ambetter?
University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos is in network for 19 of 19 plans that Ambetter sells on the Alabama Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama?
University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos is in network for 18 of 23 plans that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama sells on the Alabama Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos accept UnitedHealthcare?
University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos is in network for 16 of 16 plans that UnitedHealthcare sells on the Alabama Marketplace in 2027, according to UnitedHealthcare's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Care after a stay at University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
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Hospice care providers nearby See more
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos
86 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 16 specialties.
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What Medicare paid at University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · original Medicare patients · 2024
Average hospital charges and actual payments for the procedures Medicare patients most often had here, compared with the average for Alabama.
Outpatient services
| Service | Services | Avg billed | Avg allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Excision/Biopsy/Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 31 | $5,612 | $1,343 |
| Level 2 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5372 | 30 | $6,244 | $581 |
| Level 3 Excision/Biopsy/Incision and DrainageAPC 5073 | 27 | $8,559 | $2,416 |
| Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5362 | 23 | $23,696 | $8,440 |
| Level 1 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related ProceduresAPC 5091 | 15 | $12,882 | $3,241 |
Charges are the hospital's list prices; payments are what Medicare, the patient and any other insurer actually paid (for outpatient services, Medicare's allowed amount). Private insurance prices differ. "vs state" compares this hospital's average payment with the state average for the same stay. All procedure costs.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Sep 2024
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Alabama hospital finances.
Who owns University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as University of South Alabama, a non-profit organization.
173 doctors and other clinicians list University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
The area around University of S Al Children's & Women's Hos
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Mobile are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 18.
Mental health: Parts of Mobile are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 17.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Alabama earn a median $77,080 a year. Healthcare salaries in Alabama.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Alabama shortage areas
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