Binghamton General Hospital address, phone number, emergency care, visitor information, parking, records, billing, and patient services
UHS Binghamton General Hospital is located at 10-42 Mitchell Avenue, Binghamton, NY 13903. The main hospital phone number is 607-762-2200.
The hospital provides 24-hour emergency care and medical clinic services for the greater Binghamton area, including surgical, rehabilitative, orthopedic, behavioral health, chemical dependency, wound care, bariatric, sleep, and gastroenterology-related programs.
Part of United Health Services in New York’s Southern Tier.
Binghamton, NY 13903.
Use for general hospital routing and department transfer.
Use the Emergency Department for urgent and life-threatening conditions.
UHS Release of Information for Binghamton General Hospital records.
Use for care concerns after speaking with the nurse or unit manager.
About UHS Binghamton General Hospital
A practical patient guide for address, phone, emergency services, visitor rules, records, billing, parking, and hospital contact routes.
UHS Binghamton General Hospital is a 220-bed hospital serving the greater Binghamton area. The hospital’s official location page describes general medical clinic services, 24-hour emergency care, surgical and rehabilitative care, and several major regional programs.
For patients and families, the most useful first step is to decide whether you need urgent care, a department phone transfer, a scheduled service, medical records, billing support, visitor guidance, or patient relations. Each need routes to a different UHS contact.
Binghamton General Hospital contact directory
Use the right phone number to avoid being transferred multiple times.
| Need | Contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Main hospital | 607-762-2200 | General routing, department transfer, directions, and hospital operator assistance. |
| Emergency care | Call 911 for emergencies; hospital main line: 607-762-2200 | Life-threatening symptoms, serious injury, sudden chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing problems, poisoning, or major trauma. |
| Medical records | 607-584-9373 | Copies of medical records, continuity-of-care releases, attorney or insurance requests, and formal record release questions. |
| Billing office | 607-770-0025 or 888-440-3480 | Hospital bill questions, uninsured payment options, estimate questions, financial-responsibility questions, and payment support. |
| Patient Relations | 607-762-2777 | Care concerns after speaking with the nurse, charge nurse, or unit manager. |
| Guest meal ordering | 607-762-2306 | Visitor meal orders for dining in a patient’s room when available. |
| Patient portal | UHS MyChart | Results, appointments, bills, proxy access, downloadable record information, and secure patient account features. |
Emergency and urgent care at Binghamton General Hospital
UHS lists Binghamton General Hospital as offering 24-hour emergency care.
Go now or call 911
Use emergency care for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe trouble breathing, major injury, severe allergic reaction, poisoning, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, suicidal crisis, or other life-threatening symptoms.
Bring key information
Bring photo ID, insurance card, medication list, allergy list, advance directive if applicable, emergency contact, and recent test or discharge paperwork when available.
Visitor management
UHS says visitor management is in place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the Emergency Department and main entrances at Binghamton General and Wilson Medical Center.
Behavioral health crisis
The hospital’s broader service listings include behavioral health and chemical dependency services. For immediate danger, call 911 or use emergency/crisis resources.
Hospital services and major programs
UHS Binghamton General Hospital provides general medical clinic services and several regional hospital programs.
| Service area | What the hospital page lists | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency care | 24-hour emergency care. | Use for serious or life-threatening symptoms. Call 911 for immediate emergencies. |
| Surgical care | Surgical services and related hospital care. | Ask your surgeon’s office which entrance, arrival time, fasting rules, medication instructions, and discharge plan apply. |
| Rehabilitation | Rehabilitative care and physical therapy/rehabilitation services. | Confirm whether your visit is inpatient, outpatient therapy, cardiac rehab, physical therapy, or another rehabilitation service. |
| Orthopedics | Orthopedic surgery program. | Bring imaging reports, referral details, medication list, and prior operative notes if transferring care. |
| Bariatric care | Bariatric care program. | Ask about referral requirements, pre-surgery education, insurance authorization, nutrition visits, and follow-up schedule. |
| Wound care | Wound care services. | Bring wound history, dressing supplies list, diabetes information, vascular history, and recent antibiotic or culture information. |
| Behavioral health and chemical dependency | Behavioral health program and chemical dependency treatment service. | For crisis or immediate safety concerns, use emergency/crisis resources first. |
| Sleep and gastroenterology lab | Sleep center and gastroenterology laboratory. | Confirm preparation instructions, fasting rules, medications, escort requirements, and arrival time before testing. |
Appointments, pre-registration, and arrival planning
Appointment steps vary by department, physician office, procedure, insurance, and referral requirements.
Visitor information, entrance checks, cafeteria, and hospital access
Visitor rules can change by unit, infection-control conditions, patient preference, and safety requirements.
| Visitor topic | Current UHS guidance to know | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor management | UHS says visitor management is in place 24/7 at Binghamton General’s Emergency Department and main entrances. | Bring government-issued photo identification and expect a visitor pass process. |
| Weapons detection | UHS states weapons detection systems are used at entrances of UHS Binghamton General Hospital and UHS Wilson Medical Center. | Do not bring weapons or prohibited items to hospital entrances. |
| After-hours entrance | UHS visitor guidance states the Emergency Department is the only public entrance accessible from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. at Binghamton General and Wilson. | Ask Security or hospital staff for escorted access if visiting after hours. |
| Cell phones | UHS says cell phones may be used in Binghamton General unless otherwise directed by staff, with low ringer volume requested. | Do not take photos or video of patients or staff without explicit permission. |
| Wi-Fi | UHS says patients and visitors at Binghamton General can use wireless high-speed internet in patient rooms and cafeterias. | Bring your own device and charger. Keep volume low or use headphones. |
| Cafeteria | UHS lists Binghamton General’s cafeteria on G Level of the Memorial Building, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverage, and snack hours. | Check the current visitor page or posted signs for weekly menu and holiday changes. |
| Guest meals | UHS lists guest meal ordering for Binghamton General at 607-762-2306. | Order at least one hour before the desired meal when guest meals are available. |
Parking, valet, entrances, and directions
Plan parking before arrival, especially for surgery, imaging, emergency visits, mobility needs, or after-hours access.
Medical records, release of information, and formal copies
Use UHS Release of Information when you need a formal copy of your Binghamton General Hospital record.
Medical records phone
607-584-9373 is listed by UHS for Binghamton General Hospital medical-record questions and Release of Information routing.
Medical records fax
UHS lists fax 607-762-2138 for Release of Information related to Wilson, BGH, and physician practices.
Continuity of care
Medical records can be provided to health care professionals for continuing care. Ask the receiving office where records should be sent.
Formal record copy
MyChart can show many items, but UHS states formal record copies should be requested through the Health Information Management or Release of Information process.
UHS MyChart patient portal
MyChart helps patients manage online access, but formal records and urgent questions may still require phone or in-person contact.
| MyChart feature | What UHS says | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | MyChart is a free service offered by United Health Services to patients and designated proxy users. | Use official MyChart login pages rather than search-result ads. |
| Test results | Laboratory, pathology, radiology, and procedure results release to MyChart once final results are entered. | You may see results before your provider reviews them. Ask your clinician what they mean. |
| Print/download | Patients can print information and download records using MyChart tools. | For official record requests, contact Release of Information. |
| Billing | Bills for services after September 12, 2020 may be payable through MyChart billing tools. | For detailed questions, call billing at 607-770-0025 or 888-440-3480. |
| Proxy access | Proxy access is available for child and adult-to-adult access through required forms and processing. | Do not message about another person from your own chart unless proper proxy access is set up. |
Billing, price estimates, insurance, and financial questions
Hospital bills can include separate provider charges. Ask early when a planned service is scheduled.
Patient support, concerns, interpreter services, and safety
Use the hospital’s internal support process first when you have a care concern.
| Support need | Best route | What to say |
|---|---|---|
| Concern during stay | Speak with the nurse or nurse manager first. | Explain the concern, room/unit, patient name, and what resolution you need. |
| Unresolved care concern | Call Binghamton General Patient Relations at 607-762-2777. | Provide dates, department, staff names if known, and requested follow-up. |
| Language help | Ask UHS staff for interpreter services. | State preferred language and whether phone, video, in-person, or sign-language support is needed. |
| Smoking policy | Ask your care team for nicotine consultation or quit support during hospitalization. | Tell staff if withdrawal or cravings may affect comfort or care. |
| External quality complaint | The Joint Commission or New York State Department of Health may be used if unresolved internally. | Keep dates, documents, names, and the internal complaint steps already taken. |
Binghamton General Hospital map and location
Use this map for general navigation. Confirm entrance and parking instructions with UHS before time-sensitive appointments.
UHS Binghamton General Hospital
10-42 Mitchell Avenue
Binghamton, NY 13903
Main: 607-762-2200
Official source checklist for Binghamton General Hospital
Use these official UHS pages to confirm details because hours, visitor policies, parking, services, billing, and records procedures can change.
| Official source | What it verifies | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| UHS Binghamton General Hospital | Official hospital address, main phone, bed count, 24-hour emergency care, overview, services, and directions. | Use first for basic hospital identity, contact, address, and services. |
| UHS Visitors page | Visitor management, parking, valet, cafeteria, guest meals, vending, and entrance-related details. | Use before visiting a patient or planning arrival. |
| UHS Patients page | Cell phone rules, Wi-Fi, mail/flowers, smoke-free policy, interpreter services, patient rights, and medical-records contacts. | Use for inpatient stay planning and record-release guidance. |
| UHS MyChart | Patient portal login, results, bill payment, downloadable information, proxy access, and secure account features. | Use for portal-based patient access and billing tools. |
| Paying for Your Care | Billing phone numbers, separate provider-bill notice, self-pay guidance, and billing terms. | Use for hospital bill questions and financial responsibility planning. |
| Price Transparency | Hospital standard charges, estimate hotline, and price-estimate route. | Use before planned procedures or when comparing expected costs. |
| Accreditation & Oversight | Patient Relations phone numbers, Joint Commission complaint information, NYS Department of Health complaint route, and compliance contacts. | Use for quality, safety, patient concern, and complaint escalation information. |
Binghamton General Hospital FAQs
Common questions about address, phone, emergency care, parking, visiting, medical records, billing, MyChart, services, and patient support.