Does University of California San Diego Medical Center have an emergency room?

University of California San Diego Medical Center provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for University of California San Diego Medical Center?

University of California San Diego Medical Center has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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Q: What is the emergency room wait time at University of California San Diego Medical Center?

Patients spend a median of 259 minutes (4 hours 19 minutes) in the emergency department at University of California San Diego Medical Center, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Q: Where is University of California San Diego Medical Center located?

University of California San Diego Medical Center is at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103.

Q: What is the phone number for University of California San Diego Medical Center?

The phone number for University of California San Diego Medical Center is (858) 657-7000.

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Acute Care Hospitals

485Beds

Time ZonePST
CountySan Diego
Emergency CapableYes
FIPS6073
Area Code619

Quality and performance

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026

Patients spend an average of 4 hours 19 minutes in the emergency department at University of California San Diego Medical Center. That is 1 hour 16 minutes longer than the California average of 3 hours 3 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Left before seen 4%

ER volume very high

Type Acute Care

Ownership Non-profit

Maternity Birthing-friendly

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 California San Diego Medical Center. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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University of California San Diego Medical Center Address 200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103

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