What is the emergency room wait time at The Outer Banks Hospital, INC?

Patients spend a median of 208 minutes (3 hours 28 minutes) in the emergency department at The Outer Banks Hospital, INC, according to CMS. This is a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not a live figure.

Does The Outer Banks Hospital, INC have an emergency room?

The Outer Banks Hospital, INC provides emergency services.

What is the CMS star rating for The Outer Banks Hospital, INC?

The Outer Banks Hospital, INC has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Where is The Outer Banks Hospital, INC located?

The Outer Banks Hospital, INC is at 4800 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 27959.

What is the phone number for The Outer Banks Hospital, INC?

The phone number for The Outer Banks Hospital, INC is (252) 449-4500.

The Outer Banks Hospital, INCNags Head, NC

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Critical Access Hospitals

Time ZoneEST
CountyDare
Emergency CapableYes
FIPS37055
Area Code252

Quality and performance

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

Patients spend an average of 3 hours 28 minutes in the emergency department at The Outer Banks Hospital, INC. That is 24 minutes longer than the North Carolina average of 3 hours 4 minutes.

CMS rating ★★★★★ 4/5

Left before seen 2%

ER volume medium

Type Critical access

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 The Outer Banks Hospital, INC. For a medical emergency, call 911.

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The Outer Banks Hospital, INC Address 4800 S Croatan Hwy
Nags Head, NC 27959

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