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Address
4800 SOUTH CROATAN HIGHWAY
Nags Head, NC 27959
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitelocations.outerbankshealth.org
Facilities & services
19
total beds
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ER
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Wheelchair-accessible seating Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 32 min of 354 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 38 min of 16 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 21,250 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 15 min of 24 patients
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.
Above 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
76% would definitely recommend
76%
Nurse communication
85% said nurses always communicated well
85%
Doctor communication
84% said doctors always communicated well
84%
Cleanliness
75% said the room was always clean
75%
Quietness at night
61% said the area was always quiet at night
61%
Clinicians on staff
278
total clinicians
21
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 61
Internal medicine 26
Cardiology 11
General surgery 7
Interventional cardiology 7
Orthopedic surgery 7
Pulmonology 6
Hematology / oncology 4
Critical care 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 3
Neurology 2
Anesthesiology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at The Outer Banks Hospital, INC?

The Outer Banks Hospital, INC does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (252) 449-4500 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 Nags Head.

Is The Outer Banks Hospital, INC 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 The Outer Banks Hospital, INC, call (252) 449-4500.

Where is The Outer Banks Hospital, INC located?

The Outer Banks Hospital, INC is located at 4800 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head, NC, 27959. Phone: (252) 449-4500.