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, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Dell Children's Medical Center
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
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Quick answers about Dell Children's Medical Center
What is the phone number for Dell Children's Medical Center?
The main phone number for Dell Children's Medical Center is (512) 324-0000, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (512) 324-0000What is the address of Dell Children's Medical Center?
Dell Children's Medical Center is at 4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Dell Children's Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Dell Children's Medical Center has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for Dell Children's Medical Center. 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 Dell Children's Medical Center. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does Dell Children's Medical Center accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 453310). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Texas that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | 463 of 594 plans | BLUE-ADVANTAGE-HMO | Blue-Advantage-Hmo |
| Oscar | 182 of 182 plans | – | Preferred |
| Antidote Health | 41 of 43 plans | TIERTWO | Tiertwo |
| Ambetter | 17 of 38 plans | – | Preferred |
| Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit | 7 of 7 plans | – | Non-Preferred |
| Harbor Health | 4 of 28 plans | – | Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Texas
Plans that include this hospital: Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ - Balance HSA, Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ - Standard HSA, Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ - Max, Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ - Secure, Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ - Standard, Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ - Standard HSA Compare plans
What insurance does Dell Children's Medical Center accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Dell Children's Medical Center is in network for 6 Marketplace insurers in Texas: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (463 of 594 plans), Oscar (182 of 182 plans), Antidote Health (41 of 43 plans) and 3 other insurers. 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 Dell Children's Medical Center take Medicare?
Dell Children's Medical Center is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 453310), 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 Dell Children's Medical Center accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas?
Dell Children's Medical Center is in network for 463 of 594 plans that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas sells on the Texas Marketplace in 2027, according to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas plan includes it. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Dell Children's Medical Center accept Oscar?
Dell Children's Medical Center is in network for 182 of 182 plans that Oscar sells on the Texas Marketplace in 2027, according to Oscar's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Dell Children's Medical Center accept Antidote Health?
Dell Children's Medical Center is in network for 41 of 43 plans that Antidote Health sells on the Texas Marketplace in 2027, according to Antidote Health's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Not every Antidote Health 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 Dell Children's Medical Center
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
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Home health agencies nearby See more
- 1.1mi Rosy in Home Services INCAustin, TX Not rated
- 1.2mi Edwards Home HealthAustin, TX Not rated
- 1.9mi Bellcoa Home Health Service INCAustin, TX · 85% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 1.2mi Dell Children's at HomeAustin, TX Not rated
- 1.9mi Generations Health Care INCAustin, TX Not rated
- 1.9mi Sonder HospiceAustin, TX · 73% would recommend Not rated
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Dell Children's Medical Center
13 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 5 specialties.
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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 Texas hospital finances.
Who owns Dell Children's Medical Center
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Ascension Seton, a non-profit organization, incorporated 1900.
17 doctors and other clinicians list Dell Children's Medical Center 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 Dell Children's Medical Center
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Mental health: Parts of Travis are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 15.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Texas earn a median $95,970 a year. Healthcare salaries in Texas.
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. Texas shortage areas
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