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 Mercy Hospital Columbus
Columbus, KS 66725
County: Cherokee Directions Apple Maps Call (620) 429-2545
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Quick answers about Mercy Hospital Columbus
How long is the ER wait at Mercy Hospital Columbus?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 1 hr 27 min in the Mercy Hospital Columbus emergency room (the average across Kansas hospitals is 2 hr 3 min). 0% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, call (620) 429-2545. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Mercy Hospital Columbus?
The main phone number for Mercy Hospital Columbus is (620) 429-2545, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (620) 429-2545What is the address of Mercy Hospital Columbus?
Mercy Hospital Columbus is at 220 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Columbus, KS 66725.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Mercy Hospital Columbus have an emergency room?
Yes. Mercy Hospital Columbus has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Mercy Hospital Columbus spend a median of 1 hour 27 minutes there. That is 36 minutes shorter than the average across Kansas hospitals (2 hours 3 minutes).
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 Mercy Hospital Columbus. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Mercy Hospital Columbus accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 171308). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Kansas that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|
| Ambetter | 17 of 17 plans | Preferred |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas | 9 of 9 plans | Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Kansas
Plans that include this hospital: BlueCare EPO Expanded Bronze, BlueCare EPO Gold, BlueCare EPO Gold Plus, BlueCare EPO Silver Plus, BlueCare EPO Simple Expanded Bronze, BlueCare EPO Simple Silver HDHP Compare plans
What insurance does Mercy Hospital Columbus accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Mercy Hospital Columbus is in network for 2 Marketplace insurers in Kansas: Ambetter (17 of 17 plans) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (9 of 9 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 Mercy Hospital Columbus take Medicare?
Mercy Hospital Columbus is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 171308), 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 Mercy Hospital Columbus accept Ambetter?
Mercy Hospital Columbus is in network for 17 of 17 plans that Ambetter sells on the Kansas 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 Mercy Hospital Columbus accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
Mercy Hospital Columbus is in network for 9 of 9 plans that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas sells on the Kansas Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas'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.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Mercy Hospital Columbus's emergency department is classed by CMS as low volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 272 patients. | 87 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 30 patients. | 292 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 2,185 patients. | 0% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 60 patients. | 98% | 78% |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. About the data.
Care after a stay at Mercy Hospital Columbus
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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Doctors at Mercy Hospital Columbus
16 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 8 specialties.
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Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Jun 2025
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 Kansas hospital finances.
Who owns Mercy Hospital Columbus
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Mercy Hospital Columbus, a non-profit organization.
44 doctors and other clinicians list Mercy Hospital Columbus 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.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Jun 2023 · Mercy Hospital Columbus (EIN 27-0842031)
As filed with the IRS by Mercy Hospital Columbus. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Mercy Hospital Columbus
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Cherokee are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 17.
Mental health: Cherokee is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 15.
Dental: Parts of Cherokee are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 15.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Kansas earn a median $79,320 a year. Healthcare salaries in Kansas.
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. Kansas shortage areas
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