CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospital; hospitals that report too few quality measures are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting East Tennessee Children's Hospital
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- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
Official links: Website for East Tennessee Children's Hospital (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about East Tennessee Children's Hospital
What is the phone number for East Tennessee Children's Hospital?
The main phone number for East Tennessee Children's Hospital is (865) 541-8000, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (865) 541-8000What is the address of East Tennessee Children's Hospital?
East Tennessee Children's Hospital is at 2018 W Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does East Tennessee Children's Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. East Tennessee Children's Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for East Tennessee Children's Hospital. That usually means too few cases to report, or no emergency department.
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 East Tennessee Children's Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does East Tennessee Children's Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 443303). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Tennessee that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee | 32 of 112 plans | BLUE-NETWORK-S | Blue-Network-S |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Tennessee
What insurance does East Tennessee Children's Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), East Tennessee Children's Hospital is in network for 1 Marketplace insurer in Tennessee: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (32 of 112 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does East Tennessee Children's Hospital take Medicare?
East Tennessee Children's Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 443303), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does East Tennessee Children's Hospital accept BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee?
East Tennessee Children's Hospital is in network for 32 of 112 plans that BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee sells on the Tennessee Marketplace in 2027, according to BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Care after a stay at East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 0.2mi NHC Healthcare, Ft Sanders Knoxville, TN · 160 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5
- 0.2mi Fort Sanders Tcu Knoxville, TN · 24 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5 · Located in a hospital
- 2.5mi NHC Healthcare, Knoxville Knoxville, TN · 127 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 5 of 5
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- 5.5mi DCI KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 2.4mi Enhabit Home HealthKnoxville, TN · 82% would recommend
- 2.4mi University of Tn Medical Center Home Care ServicesKnoxville, TN · 86% would recommend
- 4.7mi Amedisys Home Health CareKnoxville, TN · 85% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 3.5mi University of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services -Knoxville TnKnoxville, TN · 90% would recommend
- 4.7mi Covenant HospiceKnoxville, TN · 85% would recommend
- 4.7mi Suncrest HospiceKnoxville, TN · 79% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Jun 2025
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Tennessee hospital finances.
Who owns East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc., a non-profit organization.
1 doctors and other clinicians list East Tennessee Children's Hospital as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
The area around East Tennessee Children's Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Knox are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 13.
Mental health: Parts of Knox are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 15.
Dental: Parts of Knox are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 17.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Tennessee earn a median $81,500 a year. Healthcare salaries in Tennessee.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Tennessee shortage areas
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