What is the emergency room wait time at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics?

Patients spend a median of 210 minutes (3 hours 30 minutes) in the emergency department at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics have an emergency room?

University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics?

University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Where is University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics located?

University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics is at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242.

What is the phone number for University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics?

The phone number for University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics is (319) 356-1616.

University of Iowa Hospital & ClinicsIowa City, IA

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Acute Care Hospitals

679Beds

Time ZoneCST
CountyJohnson
Emergency CapableYes
FIPS19103
Area Code319

Quality and performance

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

Patients spend an average of 3 hours 30 minutes in the emergency department at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics. That is 1 hour 22 minutes longer than the Iowa average of 2 hours 8 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 2/5

Left before seen 3%

ER volume high

Type Acute Care

Ownership Government

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 Iowa Hospital & Clinics. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics Address 200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242

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