Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN MSA

Indianapolis ER 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.

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Historical Average ER Wait Time

This data comes from CMS emergency department performance data for Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. ERcost averages the historical benchmark across ER locations in this metro area.

2 hr 49 min

CMS median ED time, 23 of 23 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

No pediatric ERs are listed in this metro inventory.

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Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital IncVoluntary non-profit - Other

Reported

Wait Time

10 min

Last Updated

Jul 2, 2026, 8:49 PM EDT

Overall rating: Not available
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: low
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 1 hr 58 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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Franciscan Health IndianapolisVoluntary non-profit - Church

Reported

Wait Time

30 min

Last Updated

Jun 24, 2026, 8:41 PM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 35 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 2%

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Indiana University HealthVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

40 min

Last Updated

Jul 7, 2026, 8:29 PM EDT

Overall rating: 2 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 19 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 3%

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Community Hospital NorthVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

55 min

Last Updated

Jun 12, 2026, 12:08 PM EDT

Overall rating: 4 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 27 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 4%

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Riverview HealthGovernment - Local

Reported

Wait Time

65 min

Last Updated

Jul 13, 2026, 11:25 PM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 1 hr 50 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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Emergency room wait times by facility
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated	Historical Benchmark (Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025)
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated		i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.	Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.
Indiana University Health Tipton Hospital IncVoluntary non-profit - OtherView ER Costs	Not available	10 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 2, 2026, 8:49 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	low	1 hr 58 min	0%
Franciscan Health IndianapolisVoluntary non-profit - ChurchView ER Costs	3 stars	30 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 24, 2026, 8:41 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	3 hr 35 min	2%
Indiana University HealthVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	40 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 7, 2026, 8:29 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	3 hr 19 min	3%
Community Hospital NorthVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	55 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 12, 2026, 12:08 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	3 hr 27 min	4%
Riverview HealthGovernment - LocalView ER Costs	3 stars	65 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 13, 2026, 11:25 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	1 hr 50 min	0%
Johnson Memorial HospitalGovernment - LocalView ER Costs	5 stars	95 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 3, 2026, 8:19 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 24 min	0%
Eskenazi HealthGovernment - LocalView ER Costs	3 stars	110 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 20, 2026, 8:38 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	3 hr 55 min	4%
Iu Health West HospitalProprietaryView ER Costs	4 stars	240 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 16, 2026, 8:34 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	4 hr 19 min	3%
Ascension St Vincent HospitalVoluntary non-profit - ChurchView ER Costs	3 stars	372 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 9, 2026, 10:27 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	data unavailable	2 hr 5 min	data unavailable
Ascension St Vincent AndersonVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	data unavailable	3 hr 44 min	data unavailable

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Data Sources: Live wait-time values and recent patient reports are compiled from hospital-published sources, patient submissions, and verified updates. Historical data represents CMS-audited annual performance benchmarks and is not a live estimate of current ER volume. Hospital ownership labels and hospital overall ratings come from the CMS Hospital General Information dataset. CMS ratings are a broad summary, not a perfect measure of whether a hospital is best for a specific service.

Recent Patient Reports

Patient reports are submitted by site visitors. Wait times can change quickly and do not represent total ER visit time.

RIVERVIEW HEALTH

65 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jul 13, 2026, 10:20 PM EDT
Seen date and time: Jul 13, 2026, 11:25 PM EDT

ASCENSION ST VINCENT HOSPITAL

372 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jul 9, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT
Seen date and time: Jul 9, 2026, 10:27 PM EDT

Alternatives to the ER

Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, major injury, severe allergic reaction, or any symptom that may be life-threatening.

For non-emergency symptoms, these options can help you get guidance and decide whether home care, urgent care, or a trip to the ER is the right call.

Call Your Insurer's free 24/7 Nurse Line

Many insurance plans include a free 24/7 nurse line where a registered nurse can help you weigh your symptoms and figure out the right next step.

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Use 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care

24/7 virtual urgent care lets you see a provider from home, often in minutes, without waiting room time or an ER bill. Self-pay rates start as low as $59 per visit, and many plans cover it for free.

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