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Address
5620 READ BLVD
New Orleans, LA 70127
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitenoehospital.org
Facilities & services
50
total beds
4
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Emergency psych
Imaging
CT
Surgery
Anesthesiology
Other services
Renal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Apple Pay / Google Pay Welcomes lgbtq Transgender safespace
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 22 min of 375 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 26 min of 15 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 32,450 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
74% rated 9 or 10 of 10
74%
Would recommend
73% would definitely recommend
73%
Nurse communication
82% said nurses always communicated well
82%
Doctor communication
87% said doctors always communicated well
87%
Cleanliness
71% said the room was always clean
71%
Quietness at night
80% said the area was always quiet at night
80%
Clinicians on staff
68
total clinicians
14
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 12
Internal medicine 9
Cardiology 2
Neurology 2
General surgery 1
Pulmonology 1
Anesthesiology 1
Orthopedic surgery 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at New Orleans East Hospital?

New Orleans East Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (504) 592-6600 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near New Orleans.

Is New Orleans East Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of New Orleans East Hospital, call (504) 592-6600.

Where is New Orleans East Hospital located?

New Orleans East Hospital is located at 5620 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70127. Phone: (504) 592-6600.