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 Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston)
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
County: Bexar Directions Apple Maps Call (210) 916-4141
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Quick answers about Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston)
How long is the ER wait at Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston)?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr 48 min in the Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) emergency room (the average across Texas hospitals is 2 hr 26 min). 2% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, call (210) 916-4141. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston)?
The main phone number for Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) is (210) 916-4141, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (210) 916-4141What is the address of Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston)?
Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) is at 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) have an emergency room?
Yes. Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) spend a median of 2 hours 48 minutes there. That is 22 minutes longer than the average across Texas hospitals (2 hours 26 minutes).
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 Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston). For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 3,271 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Patients gave Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) a 5-star patient experience rating out of 5. 88% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 85% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
The patient survey (HCAHPS) asks a random sample of adult patients about their recent hospital stay. CMS adjusts the results for the mix of patients and how the survey was done, so hospitals can be compared fairly. About the data.
Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Of the 3 hospital-acquired infections CMS could compare, Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) was better than the national benchmark on 2 and worse on 0.
Hospital-acquired infections
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted), for Oct 2024 – Sep 2025. Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 45069F). 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 | 588 of 594 plans | BLUE-ADVANTAGE-HMO, MYBLUE-HEALTH | Blue-Advantage-Hmo |
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 Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) is in network for 1 Marketplace insurer in Texas: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (588 of 594 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 Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) take Medicare?
Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 45069F), 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 Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas?
Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston) is in network for 588 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.
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.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston)'s emergency department is classed by CMS as very high volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Sepsis: got all recommended early treatmentPatients with severe sepsis or septic shock who received every step of the recommended early care bundle. Higher is better. 52 patients. | 48% | 65% |
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 373 patients. | 168 min | 162 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 67,331 patients. | 2% | 2% |
| Colonoscopy: right follow-up interval for average-risk patientsHigher is better. 33 patients. | 97% | 93% |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. About the data.
Care after a stay at Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston)
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
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Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 3.3mi Gentle Partners in HospiceSan Antonio, TX Not rated
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Who owns Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston)
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Brooke Army Medical Center, a non-profit organization.
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 Brooke Army Medical Center (Ft Sam Houston)
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Bexar are federally designated health professional shortage areas (8 designations). Highest shortage score 18.
Mental health: Parts of Bexar are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 17.
Dental: Parts of Bexar are federally designated health professional shortage areas (8 designations). Highest shortage score 20.
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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