What is the emergency room wait time at New Orleans East Hospital?

Patients spend a median of 140 minutes (2 hours 20 minutes) in the emergency department at New Orleans East Hospital, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does New Orleans East Hospital have an emergency room?

New Orleans East Hospital provides emergency services.

Where is New Orleans East Hospital located?

New Orleans East Hospital is at 5620 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127.

What is the phone number for New Orleans East Hospital?

The phone number for New Orleans East Hospital is (504) 592-6600.

New Orleans East Hospital

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(504) 592-6600

CountyORLEANS
Emergency CapableYes

Quality and performance

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

Patients spend an average of 2 hours 20 minutes in the emergency department at New Orleans East Hospital. That is about the same as the Louisiana average of 2 hours 17 minutes.

Left before seen 2%

ER volume medium

Type Acute Care

Ownership Government

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 New Orleans East Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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New Orleans East Hospital Address 5620 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127

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