What is the emergency room wait time at North Shore Medical Center?

Patients spend a median of 271 minutes (4 hours 31 minutes) in the emergency department at North Shore Medical Center, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does North Shore Medical Center have an emergency room?

North Shore Medical Center provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for North Shore Medical Center?

North Shore Medical Center has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Where is North Shore Medical Center located?

North Shore Medical Center is at 81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 1970.

What is the phone number for North Shore Medical Center?

The phone number for North Shore Medical Center is (978) 741-1200.

North Shore Medical Center

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Acute Care Hospitals

129Beds

Time ZoneEST
CountyEssex
Emergency CapableYes
FIPS25009
Area Code978

Quality and performance

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

Patients spend an average of 4 hours 31 minutes in the emergency department at North Shore Medical Center. That is 52 minutes longer than the Massachusetts average of 3 hours 39 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Left before seen 7%

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 North Shore Medical Center. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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North Shore Medical Center Address 81 Highland Ave
Salem, MA 1970

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