What is the emergency room wait time at UNC Hospitals?

Patients spend a median of 268 minutes (4 hours 28 minutes) in the emergency department at UNC Hospitals, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does UNC Hospitals have an emergency room?

UNC Hospitals provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for UNC Hospitals?

UNC Hospitals has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Where is UNC Hospitals located?

UNC Hospitals is at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

What is the phone number for UNC Hospitals?

The phone number for UNC Hospitals is (984) 974-1000.

UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC

Formerly University of North Carolina Hospital

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Acute Care Hospitals

677Beds

Time ZoneEST
CountyOrange
Emergency CapableYes
FIPS37135
Area Code919

Quality and performance

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

Patients spend an average of 4 hours 28 minutes in the emergency department at UNC Hospitals. That is 1 hour 24 minutes longer than the North Carolina average of 3 hours 4 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Left before seen 4%

ER volume very 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 UNC Hospitals. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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