CMS's overall star rating covers general acute care and critical access hospitals; psychiatric hospitals are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting College Medical Center Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 85006
County: Maricopa Directions Apple Maps Call (602) 251-8535
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
Nearest emergency rooms
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Quick answers about College Medical Center Phoenix
What is the phone number for College Medical Center Phoenix?
The main phone number for College Medical Center Phoenix is (602) 251-8535, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (602) 251-8535What is the address of College Medical Center Phoenix?
College Medical Center Phoenix is at 1800 East van Buren, Phoenix, AZ 85006.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does College Medical Center Phoenix have an emergency room?
No emergency room is listed for College Medical Center Phoenix in Medicare data. For an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for College Medical Center Phoenix. 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 College Medical Center Phoenix. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does College Medical Center Phoenix accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 034013). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Arizona that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 of 28 plans | – | Non-Preferred |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | 24 of 43 plans | ACAHEALTHCHOICE | Acahealthchoice |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Arizona
Plans that include this hospital: AZ Blue Core Value Bronze, AZ Blue Core Value Silver, AZ Blue Everyday Copay Gold, AZ Blue Everyday Copay Silver, AZ Blue PCP Guided Care Bronze, AZ Blue PCP Guided Care Gold Compare plans
Adults in Arizona qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Arizona Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does College Medical Center Phoenix accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), College Medical Center Phoenix is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in Arizona: UnitedHealthcare (26 of 28 plans) and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (24 of 43 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 College Medical Center Phoenix take Medicare?
College Medical Center Phoenix is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 034013), 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 College Medical Center Phoenix accept UnitedHealthcare?
College Medical Center Phoenix is in network for 26 of 28 plans that UnitedHealthcare sells on the Arizona Marketplace in 2027, according to UnitedHealthcare's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every UnitedHealthcare plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does College Medical Center Phoenix accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona?
College Medical Center Phoenix is in network for 24 of 43 plans that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona sells on the Arizona Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona plan includes it. 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 College Medical Center Phoenix
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.1mi Haven Health Sky Harbor Phoenix, AZ · 120 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5
- 1.7mi Desert Terrace Healthcare Center Phoenix, AZ · 108 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 3 of 5 Abuse citation (CMS)
- 2.3mi Desert Haven Care Center Phoenix, AZ · 115 beds Medicare overall 1 of 5 stars Abuse citation (CMS)
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 0.9mi DaVita Evergreen Park DialysisPhoenix, AZ
- 1.6mi DaVita Phoenix Dialysis CenterPhoenix, AZ
- 2.8mi 032508 South Phoenix Dialysis Services (FMC)Phoenix, AZ
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 1.6mi Aasta Home HealthPhoenix, AZ Not rated
- 2.2mi Nurses Network By Quality Home Health CarePhoenix, AZ
- 3.2mi Becky Home Health ServicesPhoenix, AZ Not rated
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 0.9mi Bridges Health Services, INCPhoenix, AZ Not rated
- 1.6mi Kind Hearts Hospice INCPhoenix, AZ Not rated
- 3.2mi Faith HospicePhoenix, AZ · 87% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Psychiatric care quality
CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program, data through December 2024
College Medical Center Phoenix reports inpatient psychiatric quality results to Medicare. Follow-up within 7 days: 55% here, against 37% nationally. Where CMS compares facilities statistically, this one is no different from the national rate.
After discharge
During the stay
Source: CMS Inpatient psychiatric care Quality Reporting Program (Provider Data Catalog). Better/worse labels appear only where CMS itself compared the facility with the national rate; other figures are shown next to the national figure for context. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
Treatment programs near College Medical Center Phoenix
Mental health and substance use programs within 30 miles, for care before or after a hospital stay. In a crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
- 1.0mi Valleywise Behavioral Health Center Phoenix · 2619 East Pierce Street, Phoenix, AZ 480-344-2086
- 1.1mi Community Bridges Inc Central City Addiction Recovery Center · 2770 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 480-831-7566
- 1.1mi Community Bridges Inc Central City Addiction Recovery Center · 2770 East Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 480-831-7566
- 1.1mi Grossman and Grossman Ltd Phoenix Office · Edwards Medical Plaza, Phoenix, AZ 602-468-2077
- 1.1mi Grossman and Grossman Ltd Phoenix Office · Edwards Medical Plaza, Phoenix, AZ 602-468-2077
- 1.1mi Banner University Medical Center Comprehensive Pain and Addict Inst · 1441 North 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 602-839-0220
- 1.1mi Banner University Medical Center Comprehensive Pain and Addict Inst · 1441 North 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 602-839-0220
- 1.1mi Banner University Medicine Behavioral Health Center · 1300 North 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 602-839-0220
Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov. Call to confirm services, insurance and openings.
Find doctors in Phoenix
Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Phoenix, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending May 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 Arizona hospital finances.
Who owns College Medical Center Phoenix
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as College Medical Center Phoenix LLC, a for-profit organization.
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 College Medical Center Phoenix
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Maricopa are federally designated health professional shortage areas (44 designations). Highest shortage score 20.
Mental health: Parts of Maricopa are federally designated health professional shortage areas (25 designations). Highest shortage score 19.
Dental: Parts of Maricopa are federally designated health professional shortage areas (37 designations). Highest shortage score 24.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Arizona earn a median $99,500 a year. Healthcare salaries in Arizona.
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. Arizona shortage areas
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