John Peter Smith Hospital: ER, doctors, appointments, parking, costs and patient information
John Peter Smith Hospital, commonly called JPS Hospital, is the main acute-care hospital of JPS Health Network at 1500 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The hospital is licensed for 582 beds and is the public teaching hospital serving Tarrant County.
JPS is home to Tarrant County’s Level I Trauma Center and operates a Comprehensive Level I Stroke Center. The campus also provides cardiovascular care, surgery, orthopaedics, oncology, women’s services, Level IV maternal care, a Level III NICU, adult inpatient medicine, behavioral health, pharmacy, imaging and rehabilitation.
This guide puts practical patient information directly on one page: main and emergency addresses, phone numbers, current clinic hours, representative physicians, appointments, parking prices, women’s and infant care, cancer services, mental-health emergencies, medical records, MyChart, billing, self-pay discounts and financial assistance.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Main hospital information and routing.
Clinical guidance and community-care routing.
817-702-CHRT
Start here: which JPS service should you use?
JPS Emergency Department and Level I Trauma Center
The Emergency Department is physically located at the Patient Care Pavilion rather than the hospital’s 1500 S. Main Street mailing address.
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Call 911 when emergency transport is needed.
Emergency services operate 24/7.
Level I trauma capability
JPS is Tarrant County’s Level I Trauma Center. Level I verification requires comprehensive trauma capability, specialist availability, surgery, critical care, trauma education and injury-prevention programs.
Emergency services can connect patients to
- Trauma surgery.
- General surgery.
- Orthopaedic surgery.
- Emergency medicine.
- Critical care.
- Cardiology.
- Stroke specialists.
- Women’s emergency care.
- Pediatric services.
- Laboratory and radiology.
Emergency Department parking
The closest current parking option is the Patient Care Pavilion Garage at 1575 S. Main Street. Enter from Main Street.
Parking is currently:
- 0–30 minutes: free.
- 30 minutes–24 hours: $5.
JPS Urgent Care Center: when the ER may not be necessary
1500 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
| Day | Current hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 7 a.m.–10 p.m. |
| Saturday | 7 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Sunday | 7 a.m.–7 p.m. |
Urgent care is intended for conditions that need timely treatment but are not immediately life-threatening.
How to make an appointment at JPS
JPS uses different numbers for primary care and specialty services rather than one universal hospital scheduling number.
JPS doctors and specialist examples
JPS and Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group have a large physician staff. The names below are current specialist examples recognized by JPS in its 2026 physician listings.
Cardiology
| Physician | Specialty | Clinic hours / contact |
|---|---|---|
| Rim Bannout, MD | Cardiology |
JPS Cardiology Center 1400 S. Main Street, 1st Floor 817-702-6926 Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Jaya Bathina, MD | Cardiology | |
| Geoffrey Kline, MD | Cardiology | |
| Juzar Lokhandwala, MD | Cardiology | |
| Yuvaraj “Darren” Kumar, MD | Interventional Cardiology |
Oncology and hematology
| Physician | Specialty | Center contact |
|---|---|---|
| Prasanthi Ganesa, MD | Oncology | Oncology & Infusion Center 817-702-8300 Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Bassam Ghabach, MD | Oncology | |
| Muhammad Isa, MD | Oncology | |
| Anuradha Lingam, MD | Oncology | |
| Kalyani Narra, MD | Oncology | |
| Latha Neerukonda, MD | Oncology | |
| Alberto Parra, MD | Oncology |
Orthopaedic surgery
| Physician | Specialty |
|---|---|
| Eric Barcak, MD | Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Tyler Caton, MD | Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Bryan Ming, MD | Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Arvind Nana, MD | Orthopaedic Surgery |
| William Pipkin, MD | Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Cezar Sandu, MD | Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Brian Webb, MD | Orthopaedic Surgery |
Many outpatient orthopaedic services are available through Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group, 1250 8th Avenue, Suite 600, phone 817-702-9100, Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m..
Obstetrics and gynecology
| Physician | Current role / specialty |
|---|---|
| Stephanie Carson-Henderson, MD, FACOG | Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| Christine Hoang, MD, FACOG | OB/GYN Vice Chair and Residency Program Director |
| Jennifer Lopez, MD | Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| Stephanie Taylor, MD | Obstetrics & Gynecology |
Health Center for Women: 1201 S. Main Street, 817-702-6500, Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m..
Neurology
Current JPS physician recognition includes Horacio Chiong-Rivero, MD in Neurology. Medicine Specialty Clinics can be reached at 817-702-8400.
JPS Cardiology Center
1400 S. Main Street, 1st Floor
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Non-invasive heart testing
- Walking treadmill tests.
- Nuclear stress testing.
- Pharmacologic stress testing.
- Stress echocardiograms.
- Echocardiograms.
- Vascular ultrasound.
- Vascular Doppler exams.
- EKG.
- Holter monitoring.
- 30-day arrhythmia monitoring.
Invasive cardiovascular procedures
- Cardiac catheterization.
- Angioplasty.
- Coronary stents.
- Pacemaker insertion and revision.
- Vascular angiography.
- Peripheral vascular intervention.
- Intravascular ultrasound.
Specialty follow-up
The Cardiology Center also lists new-patient visits, follow-up care, Coumadin management and congestive-heart-failure clinic services.
Comprehensive Level I Stroke Center
Stroke teams provide around-the-clock evaluation with emergency physicians, neurologic expertise, imaging and hospital support.
Call 911 immediately for
- New facial drooping.
- Sudden arm or leg weakness.
- Speech difficulty.
- Sudden confusion.
- New severe balance problems.
- Sudden severe headache with neurological symptoms.
JPS Oncology & Infusion Center
Fort Worth, TX 76104
The Hope Team / cancer-care routing.
Monday–Friday.
The center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons and cares for patients with cancer and blood disorders.
Services in the center
- Medical oncology.
- Hematology.
- Chemotherapy.
- Infusion therapy.
- Radiology.
- Laboratory testing.
- Pharmacy.
- Social services.
- Clinical-trial participation.
Oncology laboratory hours
Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–4 p.m..
Oncology retail pharmacy
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m..
Orthopaedics, sports medicine and joint replacement
JPS orthopaedic services treat joint, bone and musculoskeletal problems ranging from trauma and fractures to joint replacement and sports injuries.
Care includes
- Fracture treatment.
- Orthopaedic trauma.
- Hip and knee problems.
- Shoulder and elbow conditions.
- Sports injuries.
- Podiatry.
- Total and partial knee replacement.
- Total and partial hip replacement.
- Shoulder replacement.
- Elbow replacement.
- Revision joint surgery.
Joint-replacement recovery
JPS/Acclaim states that appropriate patients may return home the same day or the following day and begin physical therapy promptly after surgery.
Typical follow-up is described at approximately two weeks and six weeks after joint replacement.
JPS Surgical Specialty Clinic
1500 S. Main Street, 2nd Floor
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Surgical clinic services include areas such as:
- General surgery.
- Orthopaedics.
- Podiatry.
- ENT.
- Eye surgery.
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- Audiology-related specialty care.
Pregnancy, labor & delivery and Level III NICU
Highest Texas maternal-care designation.
Advanced care for premature and ill newborns.
1500 S. Main Street, 2nd Floor · Always open.
JPS reports delivering approximately 5,000 babies per year, representing a significant share of births in Tarrant County.
Pregnancy services include
- Prenatal care.
- Routine pregnancy care.
- High-risk pregnancy care.
- Maternal-fetal medicine.
- Labor and delivery.
- OB triage 24/7.
- Postpartum care.
- Newborn care.
- Level III neonatal intensive care.
Health Center for Women
1201 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Phone: 817-702-6500
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Laboratory at the Health Center for Women: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m..
Women’s specialty services
- Gynecology.
- Urogynecology and pelvic health.
- High-risk pregnancy.
- Minimally invasive surgery.
- Menopause care.
- Breast and cervical cancer services.
- Gynecologic oncology through the Oncology & Infusion Center.
JPS behavioral health and psychiatric emergency care
1652 May Street · Open 24/7.
Non-emergency appointments and services.
Trinity Springs Pavilion.
JPS provides a continuum of behavioral-health care including:
- Psychiatric emergency evaluation.
- Inpatient psychiatric treatment.
- Outpatient psychiatry.
- Medication management.
- Peer and family services.
- Case management.
- Partial hospitalization.
- Intensive outpatient treatment.
- Telepsychiatry.
JPS Main Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
1500 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104.
Main-campus outpatient pharmacy.
Prescription refill line
Call 817-702-3531.
During special operational disruptions, JPS may also provide a temporary refill form. Follow the current instructions on the official pharmacy or hospital page.
JPS MyChart video visits and Virtual Urgent Care
JPS offers video visits through MyChart for eligible regular appointments and Virtual Urgent Care for selected minor illnesses.
Virtual Urgent Care hours
| Day | Current hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 10 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Sunday | Noon–6 p.m. |
Virtual urgent care can be used for selected problems such as:
- Common cold symptoms.
- Allergies.
- Flu-like illness.
- Minor burns or cuts.
- Minor strains or sprains.
- Rashes.
- Selected infections.
John Peter Smith Hospital ER fees and doctor fees
JPS does not publish one flat ER or specialist consultation price for every patient.
Why the ER bill varies
- Emergency evaluation level.
- Laboratory tests.
- X-ray or other imaging.
- Medication.
- Procedures.
- Specialist consultation.
- Trauma services.
- Surgery.
- Hospital admission.
Doctor consultation fees
New uninsured specialty patients are advised of the applicable visit fee when scheduling. JPS also offers financial screening when patients need help paying.
Up-front collection
JPS may collect known deductibles, copayments and coinsurance at registration based on estimated charges. The final bill is adjusted to the services actually provided.
Insurance accepted at JPS
JPS currently lists participating commercial plans that include:
- Aetna Commercial.
- Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
- Cigna.
- HealthSmart.
- Molina Healthcare of Texas.
- MultiPlan.
- Prime Health Services.
- TRICARE.
- TriWest.
- UnitedHealthcare.
JPS also lists Medicare and other government products.
Ask your insurance company
- Is JPS Health Network in-network?
- Is the individual physician in-network?
- Does this service require prior authorization?
- What is my specialist copay?
- What is my hospital deductible?
- What coinsurance applies?
JPS billing, self-pay discounts and payment options
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Use for physician professional billing questions.
Uninsured self-pay discount
Payment methods
- JPS MyChart.
- Phone payment.
- Check or money order.
- Visa.
- Mastercard.
- Discover.
- Electronic check.
- Health Savings Account.
JPS states that it does not charge a processing fee for these payment methods.
Payment plans
If full payment is not possible, call 817-702-6704 to discuss payment options.
JPS Connection and financial assistance
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. by phone.
JPS Connection is the health network’s financial-assistance program for qualifying patients.
When can you apply?
JPS states that financial assistance can be requested during the hospital stay, during an office visit or up to 90 days after the visit.
Documents may include
- Proof of address.
- Proof of income.
- Proof of identity.
- Other documents requested by Eligibility & Enrollment.
Eligibility & Enrollment Center
101 W. Allen Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Phone: 817-702-1001
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
JPS Connection applications can currently be dropped off until 4:30 p.m.. Patients who need in-person assistance from an Eligibility & Enrollment specialist are instructed to arrive by 4 p.m..
How to submit
- Online application.
- Email to enroll@jpshealth.org.
- Fax to 817-702-3834.
- Mail.
- In person.
JPS Main Campus parking prices and best garage
| Garage | Best for | Current fee |
|---|---|---|
|
Allen Avenue Garage 1500 S. Main Street |
Main hospital, inpatient/outpatient services, internal medicine, labor & delivery, lab, pediatrics, pharmacy, radiology and surgery. |
0–30 min free 30 min–24 hr $5 |
|
Patient Care Pavilion Garage 1575 S. Main Street |
Closest option for the Emergency Department. |
0–30 min free 30 min–24 hr $5 |
|
Main Street Garage 175 W. Magnolia Avenue |
Magnolia Clinic and JPOC specialty clinics at 1350/1400 S. Main. |
0–30 min free 30 min–24 hr $5 |
Payment
Allen Avenue and Patient Care Pavilion garages accept Apple Pay, cash, debit and credit cards.
The new Main Street Garage is cashless and accepts Apple Pay, debit and credit cards.
Accessible shuttle
JPS provides an ADA-accessible shuttle from the Main Street Garage to the Main Hospital and Patient Care Pavilion.
Women’s Health Center
Patient parking is available in front of 1201 S. Main Street.
John Peter Smith Hospital visiting hours and visitor information
Before traveling, call the hospital operator at 817-702-3431 and ask for the patient’s unit to confirm:
- Current visiting hours.
- Number of visitors permitted.
- ICU rules.
- NICU rules.
- Labor-and-delivery visitor rules.
- Isolation precautions.
- Overnight visitor availability.
Hospital amenities for visitors
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Lori’s Gift Shop.
- Cafeteria.
- McDonald’s.
- Chapel/spiritual-care access.
How to request JPS medical records
General Release of Information contact.
Health Information Exchange questions.
Ways to request records
- JPS MyChart.
- Email request to outsideroifax@jpshealth.org.
- Fax to 817-702-5700.
- Mail to JPS Health Information Management.
Mailing address:
JPS Health Network
Health Information Management
1500 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Sending records directly to another healthcare provider
Providers requesting records for continuity of care can fax the request to 817-926-7324.
Current patient copy charges
| Record format | Current published charge |
|---|---|
| Pages 1–10 | $30 total |
| Pages 11–60 | $1 per page |
| Pages 61–400 | $0.50 per page |
| Remaining pages | $0.25 per page |
| Digital/electronic record requested electronically | $75 flat fee |
JPS MyChart
Test results
View eligible laboratory and diagnostic results.
Appointments
Schedule and review eligible visits.
Messages
Communicate securely with participating JPS care teams.
Prescription refills
Request eligible medication refills.
Medical records
Request eligible records from a smartphone or computer.
Video visits
Join scheduled telemedicine visits and Virtual Urgent Care.
817-702-CHRT
JPS cafeteria, food and visitor amenities
Main cafeteria
Location: 1500 S. Main Street, Lower Level.
| Food option | Current hours |
|---|---|
| Main Cafeteria | Daily 6:30–10 a.m. and 11 a.m.–2 p.m. |
| Café Express | Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–7 p.m.; weekends 11 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Café Grill | Daily 6:30–9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.–2 p.m. |
Other current main-campus food options include McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Farmer’s Fridge vending and rotating food trucks.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available for patients and visitors.
Gift shop
Lori’s Gift Shop is located in the main hospital lobby near the orange elevators and is listed as open daily.
John Peter Smith Hospital phone directory
| Department / service | Phone | Useful detail |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Operator | 817-702-3431 | Main hospital routing |
| Emergency Department | 817-702-8828 | 1575 S. Main · always open |
| Urgent Care Center | 817-702-1451 | Extended daily hours |
| 24-Hour Nurse Advice / Community Care | 817-702-1100 | Primary/community care |
| Cardiology Center | 817-702-6926 | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Oncology & Infusion Center | 817-702-8300 | Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Medicine Specialty Clinics | 817-702-8400 | Medical specialties |
| Surgical Specialty Clinics | 817-702-3000 | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Health Center for Women | 817-702-6500 | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Women & Infants | 817-702-1060 | Labor/delivery service always open |
| Psychiatric Emergency Center | 817-702-4151 | Always open |
| Outpatient Behavioral Health | 817-702-3100 | Non-emergency behavioral care |
| Inpatient Behavioral Health | 817-702-3636 | Trinity Springs Pavilion |
| Outpatient Pharmacy / Refills | 817-702-3531 | Main pharmacy listed as always open |
| Medical Records | 817-702-1011 | Release of Information |
| MyChart Help Desk | 817-702-2478 | Portal support |
| JPS Patient Billing | 817-702-6704 | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Acclaim Physician Billing | 817-702-8450 | Physician professional bills |
| JPS Connection / Financial Assistance | 817-702-1001 | Eligibility support |
| Patient Relations | 817-702-1333 | Patient experience concerns |
John Peter Smith Hospital map
Main hospital: 1500 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104.
Before leaving home: JPS patient checklist
Outpatient appointment
- Confirm doctor and department.
- Confirm exact street address and suite.
- Bring photo ID.
- Bring insurance card.
- Bring medication and allergy lists.
- Confirm referral/prior authorization.
- Bring outside records or imaging when requested.
- Check JPS MyChart.
- Choose the correct $5 parking garage.
Surgery / procedure
- Follow fasting instructions.
- Confirm medicines to take or hold.
- Confirm arrival time.
- Confirm hospital entrance.
- Ask what hospital and physician charges are expected.
- Confirm insurance authorization.
- Arrange transportation after sedation when required.
- Ask where discharge prescriptions will be filled.
John Peter Smith Hospital FAQs
1. What is John Peter Smith Hospital’s address and phone number?
2. Is the JPS Emergency Department open 24 hours?
3. Is John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center?
4. How do I make an appointment at JPS?
5. How much does the JPS ER cost?
6. Does JPS offer a self-pay discount?
7. How much is parking at John Peter Smith Hospital?
8. What are John Peter Smith Hospital visiting hours?
9. How do I get medical records from JPS?
10. Does JPS offer financial assistance?
Official JPS resources used for this guide
Important patient details have been summarized directly above. These official links are retained mainly for live scheduling, forms, current operations and policies that may change.
- John Peter Smith Hospital
- JPS Emergency Department
- JPS Main Campus Parking
- JPS Trauma Services
- JPS Stroke Care
- JPS Cardiology
- JPS Cardiology Center
- JPS Cancer Care
- Oncology & Infusion Center
- Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
- Surgical Specialty Clinic
- Women’s Services
- Women & Infants
- Behavioral Health
- Psychiatric Emergency Center
- JPS Outpatient Pharmacy
- JPS Telemedicine
- JPS MyChart
- Patient Medical Records
- Billing & Self-Pay Information
- JPS Connection
- Accepted Insurance Plans