Bayside Community Hospital
Live- ER Volume
- low
- Median time spent in ER
i
Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit - 106 min
- Left before being seen
i
Percentage of patients who left ER before being seen. - 1%
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX MSA
Houston ER Wait Times & Costs
Last Updated
Current Wait Times
Note: ER wait times can change quickly. Sometimes an ER may not appear busy to those waiting in the lobby, but there can be a separate entrance for patients who arrive by ambulance.
Bmc Baytown Hospital
Live- ER Volume
- low
- Median time spent in ER
i
Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit - 102 min
- Left before being seen
i
Percentage of patients who left ER before being seen. - 1%
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Live- ER Volume
- very high
- Median time spent in ER
i
Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit - 220 min
- Left before being seen
i
Percentage of patients who left ER before being seen. - 2%
Bellville Medical Center
Live- ER Volume
- low
- Median time spent in ER
i
Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit - 101 min
- Left before being seen
i
Percentage of patients who left ER before being seen. - 1%
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
Live- ER Volume
- high
- Median time spent in ER
i
Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit - 156 min
- Left before being seen
i
Percentage of patients who left ER before being seen. - 1%
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Live- ER Volume
- CMS score unavailable
- Median time spent in ER
i
Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit - CMS score unavailable
- Left before being seen
i
Percentage of patients who left ER before being seen. - CMS score unavailable
Utmb Health - University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
Live- ER Volume
- very high
- Median time spent in ER
i
Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit - 191 min
- Left before being seen
i
Percentage of patients who left ER before being seen. - 0%
Utmb Health Clear Lake Campus Pediatric Emergency Room
Live- ER Volume
- very high
- Median time spent in ER
i
Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit - 191 min
- Left before being seen
i
Percentage of patients who left ER before being seen. - 0%
| Facility Name | Wait time | Last Updated | Historical Benchmark (Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visit volume | Median time spent in ERiMedian time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit | Left before being seeniPercentage of patients who left ER before being seen. | |||
| Bayside Community Hospital | No current public wait time | May 22, 2026 | low | 106 min | 1% |
| Bmc Baytown Hospital | No current public wait time | May 22, 2026 | low | 102 min | 1% |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | No current public wait time | May 22, 2026 | very high | 220 min | 2% |
| Bellville Medical Center | No current public wait time | May 22, 2026 | low | 101 min | 1% |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe | No current public wait time | May 22, 2026 | high | 156 min | 1% |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | No current public wait time | May 22, 2026 | CMS score unavailable | CMS score unavailable | CMS score unavailable |
| Utmb Health - University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston | No current public wait time | May 22, 2026 | very high | 191 min | 0% |
| Utmb Health Clear Lake Campus Pediatric Emergency Room | No current public wait time | May 22, 2026 | very high | 191 min | 0% |
Data Sources: Live wait-time values are compiled from hospital-published sources, patient reports, and verified updates. Historical data represents CMS-audited annual performance benchmarks and is not a live estimate of current ER volume.
ER Visit Cost Comparison
ER visit costs can vary as it can include a facility fee, clinician bill, labs, imaging, medication, transport, and insurance-specific out-of-pocket responsibility. We compare ER cost based on one service every ER visit would have - Level of Emergency Department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient.
Bayside Community Hospital
Price DataPending ER cost sync
Updated: May 22, 2026Cost sync pending
Bmc Baytown Hospital
Price DataPending ER cost sync
Updated: May 22, 2026Cost sync pending
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Price DataPending ER cost sync
Updated: May 22, 2026Cost sync pending
Bellville Medical Center
Price DataPending ER cost sync
Updated: May 22, 2026Cost sync pending
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
Price DataPending ER cost sync
Updated: May 22, 2026Cost sync pending
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Price DataPending ER cost sync
Updated: May 22, 2026Cost sync pending
Utmb Health - University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
Price DataPending ER cost sync
Updated: May 22, 2026Cost sync pending
Utmb Health Clear Lake Campus Pediatric Emergency Room
Price DataPending ER cost sync
Updated: May 22, 2026Cost sync pending
| Facility Name | Price Transparency Status | Gross Charge | Cash Price | Medicare Rate | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Community Hospital | Pending ER cost sync Cost sync pending | Gross charge pending | Cash price pending | Medicare rate pending | May 22, 2026 |
| Bmc Baytown Hospital | Pending ER cost sync Cost sync pending | Gross charge pending | Cash price pending | Medicare rate pending | May 22, 2026 |
| Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital | Pending ER cost sync Cost sync pending | Gross charge pending | Cash price pending | Medicare rate pending | May 22, 2026 |
| Bellville Medical Center | Pending ER cost sync Cost sync pending | Gross charge pending | Cash price pending | Medicare rate pending | May 22, 2026 |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe | Pending ER cost sync Cost sync pending | Gross charge pending | Cash price pending | Medicare rate pending | May 22, 2026 |
| Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital | Pending ER cost sync Cost sync pending | Gross charge pending | Cash price pending | Medicare rate pending | May 22, 2026 |
| Utmb Health - University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston | Pending ER cost sync Cost sync pending | Gross charge pending | Cash price pending | Medicare rate pending | May 22, 2026 |
| Utmb Health Clear Lake Campus Pediatric Emergency Room | Pending ER cost sync Cost sync pending | Gross charge pending | Cash price pending | Medicare rate pending | May 22, 2026 |
Cost Snapshot
Summary of pricing across all Houston facilities. Prices are based on hospital standard charge files.
Cost data for this metro is currently being synced.
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Urgent Care Considerations
For non-emergencies, urgent care is often faster and significantly less expensive.
Low Acuity Issues
Consider urgent care for minor injuries, fevers, rashes, or symptoms that aren't life-threatening.
Cost Savings
Urgent care centers typically have lower transparent pricing and smaller co-pays than ERs.
Emergency First
Always go to the ER or call 911 for chest pain, stroke symptoms, or severe breathing trouble.