What is the emergency room wait time at The General?

Patients spend a median of 180 minutes (3 hours 0 minutes) in the emergency department at The General, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does The General have an emergency room?

The General provides emergency services.

Where is The General located?

The General is at 3600 Florida Blvd, Suite 2020, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.

What is the phone number for The General?

The phone number for The General is (225) 381-6393.

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(225) 381-6393

CountyE. BATON ROUGE
Emergency CapableYes

Quality and performance

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

Patients spend an average of 3 hours in the emergency department at The General. That is 43 minutes longer than the Louisiana average of 2 hours 17 minutes.

Left before seen 3%

ER volume medium

Type Acute Care

Ownership Non-profit

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 The General. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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