ER of Independence
Emergency Medicine • Independence, MO • Since 2007 • 1 (ER of Independence; part of Centerpoint Medical Center) locations
About
Centerpoint Medical Center is a Level II trauma emergency department and general hospital located at 19600 East 39th Street, Independence, Missouri. It’s part of the HCA Midwest Division, has 285 beds, and offers services in emergency medicine, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, and women’s health. The hospital operates in Independence, MO, and serves with multiple addresses in the area, including 17441 Medical Center Pkwy. Contact: main phone numbers listed (e.g., 816-463-2240; toll-free 844-706-8773).
Clinic Type
Emergency Medicine
Address
1545 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64055
Phone
816-627-3700
amie.murphy@hcahealthcare.com
Opening Hours
Open 24/7 (explicit mentions of 24/7 ER and 24/7 Consult-A-Nurse service)
Telehealth
Not explicitly mentioned
Emergency Care
Yes (Emergency Department; pediatric-ready; Level II Trauma Center access at Centerpoint Medical Center)
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Is ER of Independence open 24/7?
Yes, 24/7 emergency room.
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Various third-party hospital review and rating platforms (e.g., HospitalStats, Yelp, HospitalCompare): Average/Mixed (approx 88/100 on some aggregate metrics) (varies by platform)
Patients praise
- professional and skilled staff members
- convenience and speed of service in specific instances
- compassionate care reported by some patients
Common complaints
- concerns regarding communication from staff and doctors
- reports of long wait times and delays in receiving care
- perceived lack of compassion or responsiveness from medical personnel
"I thought ER of independence did a wonderful job they were professional and fast. I was very pleased."
— Facebook user review"There is only one work I can think of to describe Centerpoint...malpractice. You'll be hearing from my lawyer"
— Patient review on HospitalStatsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- 1545 E 23rd St S, Independence, MO, 64055-1670 - MapQuest — Aug 4, 2025
- Tour of the ER of Independence - YouTube — Feb 23, 2026
- Emergency hospital in central Independence opens - The Examiner — Sep 15, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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