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NIMHANS Bangalore OPD Block, Route, Phone & Visitor Guide

If you searched for nimhans hospital bangalore address, the main campus is on Hosur Road / Marigowda Road, Lakkasandra–Wilson Garden, Bengaluru 560029. For most patient visits, use the NIMHANS OPD Block on Hosur Road, call the exchange first if you need department guidance, and keep extra time because NIMHANS receives heavy patient footfall.

Quick patient note: NIMHANS is a major public mental health and neurosciences institute. For normal OPD, confirm the correct block, counter and department before travel. For severe injury, unconsciousness, seizure emergency, acute psychiatric emergency, or sudden neurological symptoms, go to emergency/casualty instead of waiting for routine OPD.

Main exchange 080-26995000 Medical Superintendent 080-26995201 / 5202 RMO Office 080-26995203 / 5204

Main address Hosur Road / Marigowda Road, Bengaluru 560029

Call NIMHANS Official patient care page Open map Route guide

Main campus address and OPD block location

NIMHANS has a large campus area around Hosur Road, Lakkasandra, Wilson Garden and Hombegowda Nagar. For route planning, patients should clearly separate the main institute address from the OPD Block location.

Place	Address / location clue	Best use
NIMHANS main campus	Hosur Road / Marigowda Road, Lakkasandra, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru 560029, Karnataka	Use this for general campus direction, administration, emergency and main hospital navigation.
NIMHANS OPD Block	WHQV+CH8, Hosur Road, Hombegowda Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029	Use this for routine outpatient registration, screening, review visits and department OPD visits.
Emergency services	NIMHANS, Hosur Road / Marigowda Road, Lakkasandra–Wilson Garden, Bengaluru 560029	Use for urgent psychiatric, neurological, neurosurgical or trauma-related hospital care.
Route landmark	NIMHANS Hospital Junction, near Lalbagh side / Dairy Circle side on Hosur Road	Useful when guiding taxi, auto or local driver.

Best map search: Search “NIMHANS OPD Block” for outpatient visit and “NIMHANS Hospital Emergency” for urgent visit. The campus is big, so do not rely only on the word “NIMHANS” after reaching the gate.

Phone numbers and enquiry contacts

Use the exchange number for general help, and use office-specific numbers only when your question matches that office. For OPD crowd, route, file, payment or department confusion, calling before travel can save time.

Purpose	Official contact	When to use it
Main exchange	080-26995000 / 5100 / 5200 / 5300 / 5400	General hospital connection, department transfer, basic patient-care direction.
Hospital-related enquiry	Medical Superintendent’s Office: 080-26995201 / 5202 · ms@nimhans.ac.in	Hospital service-level issue, official hospital enquiry, patient-care escalation.
Resident Medical Officer	RMO Office: 080-26995203 / 5204 · rmo@nimhans.ac.in	Hospital operational help, urgent administrative medical guidance, patient service issue.
Public Relations Office	080-26995010 / 5011 · pro@nimhans.ac.in	Public information, media/public communication and general institutional query.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry department	08026995351 · capnimhans@nimhans.ac.in	Department-level child psychiatry query; for OPD-specific queries another official receptionist number may be provided on the OPD page.
Psychiatry department	08026995250 · psychiatry@nimhans.ac.in	Psychiatry department-related communication, not a replacement for emergency care.
Neurology department	08026995150 · neurology@nimhans.net	Neurology department query, referral-related or follow-up department communication.
Blood bank	080-26995435	Blood bank / Transfusion Medicine Centre enquiry.
External lab portal support	9480829790, 9480829791 · support.labportal@nimhans.net	External lab sample portal, billing, report access or technical support.

Tip: When calling, say the exact purpose first: “new patient OPD”, “follow-up file”, “child psychiatry”, “neurology referral”, “blood bank”, “external lab sample”, “cash counter” or “emergency”.

How to reach by airport, railway station, bus and local route

NIMHANS is on Hosur Road, one of Bengaluru’s major arterial roads. Official route information places the campus around 40 km from Kempegowda International Airport, around 8 km from Bengaluru City Railway Station and around 7 km from Kempegowda Bus Station / Majestic.

Starting point	Route guidance	Practical visitor tip
Kempegowda International Airport	Route usually runs through Bellary Road, Mekhri Circle, central Bengaluru / MG Road side, Richmond Circle, Double Road / KH Road, Shanti Nagar and Lalbagh side before reaching NIMHANS Junction.	Keep extra time because airport-to-Hosur Road travel can be slow during peak traffic. Use airport bus/taxi based on patient condition.
Bengaluru City Railway Station	Move toward Corporation / Hudson Circle, Mission Road, Double Road / KH Road, Lalbagh Gate and then NIMHANS Hospital Junction.	For OPD, reaching early matters more than choosing the cheapest route. Use cab/auto if the patient has difficulty walking.
Kempegowda Bus Station / Majestic	Route is similar to railway station: Corporation / Hudson Circle, Mission Road, Double Road / KH Road, Lalbagh side and NIMHANS Junction.	Ask for NIMHANS Hospital Junction or Dairy Circle side if giving directions to a local driver.
BMTC bus / city travel	BMTC city buses operate from different parts of Bengaluru toward the NIMHANS area.	If travelling with an elderly patient, child, or someone with neurological symptoms, choose a direct cab/auto over multiple transfers.
Local auto/cab	Use “NIMHANS OPD Block”, “NIMHANS Hospital Junction” or “NIMHANS Emergency” depending on need.	Do not just say “NIMHANS” after entering campus; ask security for OPD, emergency, psychiatry, neurology or relevant block.

OPD visit, online care options and patient registration tips

NIMHANS has online patient-care links for new outpatients, registered patients, tele-screening, external healthcare referrals and external lab services. Still, patients should confirm the current registration/counter process before travelling because OPD rules can differ by department and patient category.

New outpatient Use the official patient-care page to start new outpatient appointment flow where available.

Registered patient Follow-up patients should use the registered-patient pathway and the follow-up day given on the hospital card/file.

Tele-screening NIMHANS links tele-screening from its patient-care page; use it where suitable for pre-visit guidance.

Department-specific OPD examples

Service area	Useful official OPD detail	Patient tip
Psychiatry follow-up OPD	Follow-up day is unit-specific: Unit I Monday, Unit II Tuesday, Unit III Wednesday, Unit IV Thursday, Unit V Friday, Unit VI Saturday. Sunday is OPD holiday.	Check the unit on your hospital card and come on the correct follow-up day.
Elderly patients above 60	Psychiatry OPD page mentions a separate counter and earlier seating/help for elderly patients above 60.	Tell the counter staff clearly if the patient is above 60.
Pregnant women / patients with young children	Psychiatry OPD page says pregnant women and those with young children are given preference; perinatal psychiatry patients are guided to Friday.	Inform the OPD counter early instead of waiting silently in the general queue.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry	The child psychiatry OPD page says new child consultations can come to the OPD screening block between 8 AM and 11 AM and get a screening slip; it also notes the OPD is crowded.	Bring previous evaluations, reports, water, snacks/books/toys for the child and plan enough waiting time.
Movement disorders / Parkinson’s clinic	The PDMD clinic page states registration counter opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 11:30 AM for its OPD; follow-up F2 timing is 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.	Bring previous MRI/CT films, reports, medicines and referral letter if you have one.

Do not generalize every department from one OPD page: NIMHANS departments can have separate schedules. Always verify the relevant department/counter for the patient’s condition.

Payment counter timings and charges-related planning

NIMHANS publishes payment counter timings and accepted payment modes. This is important because OPD, casualty and SSB counters have different operating windows.

Counter	Timing	Payment modes	Patient-use note
OPD counter	Working days: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM	Cash, Card & UPI	Use for OPD-related payments during working days.
Casualty counter	All days including holidays: 24 hours	Cash, Card & UPI	Use for emergency/casualty-related payment needs.
SSB counter	Working days: 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM	Cash, Card & UPI	Useful for Sub-Speciality Block related payments where applicable.

Before carrying a patient from another city, call and ask whether your visit needs OPD registration, screening slip, doctor appointment, lab payment, admission deposit, insurance approval or welfare-scheme verification.

Emergency access and when not to wait for routine OPD

NIMHANS patient-care information describes round-the-clock emergency and neurosurgical units equipped for critical head injuries. For urgent psychiatric, neurological or neurosurgical problems, use emergency/casualty rather than routine OPD.

Emergency services Use for urgent mental health, neurological, neurosurgical and trauma-related hospital needs.

Neurosurgical emergency NIMHANS lists round-the-clock neurosurgical emergency capability for critical head injuries.

Casualty payment Casualty payment counter is listed as 24 hours, including holidays.

Blood bank Transfusion Medicine Centre / Blood Bank is listed as round-the-clock; contact 080-26995435.

Lab support NIMHANS external lab portal support lists 9480829790 and 9480829791.

Campus accessibility Official facilities page mentions wheelchair ramps, lifts and buggy services for campus movement.

Urgent warning: sudden weakness, repeated seizures, head injury, loss of consciousness, severe agitation, serious medication reaction, or rapidly worsening neurological/psychiatric symptoms should be treated as urgent. Do not wait for a normal appointment slot.

Departments and treatment areas patients usually search

NIMHANS focuses on mental health, neurosciences, neurology, neurosurgery, rehabilitation and allied fields. For first-time visitors, the practical question is not just “where is NIMHANS?” but “which counter or department should I ask for?”

Patient concern	Likely department/service to ask about	What to carry
Depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar disorder, follow-up psychiatry care	Psychiatry OPD	Old prescriptions, treatment notes, hospital card/file, current medicines list.
Child behaviour, autism evaluation, ADHD, adolescent mental health	Child & Adolescent Psychiatry	School reports, previous assessments, therapy notes, prescriptions, child’s ID details.
Epilepsy, stroke follow-up, movement disorder, nerve disease	Neurology / specialized neurology clinics	MRI/CT films, EEG reports, discharge summaries, medicine strips or names.
Head injury, brain/spine surgery opinion, neurosurgical emergency	Neurosurgery / Emergency	CT/MRI films, discharge summary, referral letter, emergency notes.
Rehabilitation after neurological injury	Neurological Rehabilitation / Physiotherapy / Speech Pathology where advised	Rehab notes, physiotherapy reports, doctor advice, assistive-device details.
Substance use / addiction	Centre for Addiction Medicine / relevant OPD	Medicine list, past treatment notes, family informant, referral if available.
Lab sample referred from another hospital	External Lab Services portal	External hospital paperwork, sample details, billing details, portal reference if generated.

For department-specific phone/email, check the official department page before calling because numbers can differ by department.

Welfare schemes, insurance and government-benefit help

NIMHANS has welfare and insurance-related support information for eligible patients. These benefits are not automatic for every patient; documents, sanction letters, eligibility and procedure category may matter.

Support type	Officially listed detail	Patient should ask
Ayushman Bharat / PMJAY and Arogya Karnataka	NIMHANS welfare page says Ayushman Bharat PMJAY and Arogya Karnataka help provide coverage for eligible secondary/tertiary hospitalization.	Ask the scheme/registration desk whether your card, condition and admission/procedure are eligible.
Patient Assistance Schemes	CSR-funded patient assistance schemes are listed, including ECGC, Malankara Orthodox Bangalore Diocese, PNB, Sarojini Damodaran Foundation for children and BPCL scheme.	Ask social welfare / medical social work desk whether any scheme can apply to your case.
BPL / indigent patient support	NIMHANS mentions exemption of hospital levy charges for BPL and indigent patients.	Carry BPL/income documents and ask what proof is accepted currently.
Free Drug Counter	The welfare page says the Free Drug Counter provides essential medications to over 600 individuals daily, free of cost.	Ask whether the prescribed medicine is available and whether any eligibility/document is required.
Cashless / credit schemes	Insurance page lists schemes such as ESIC, Jyothi Sanjeevini, CGHS for pensioners only, HAL, ISRO, BEML, BHEL, NTPC and others.	Confirm whether your employer/department/pensioner status and procedure are covered before admission.
Relief fund	Prime Minister’s Relief Fund and Chief Minister’s Relief Fund Karnataka are listed on producing sanction letter from the respective office.	Do not arrive assuming approval. Bring sanction letter and ask the billing/scheme desk how it is processed.

Documents to carry for schemes: ID proof, address proof, hospital file/card, referral letter, diagnosis note, income/BPL proof if applicable, employer/insurance card if applicable, sanction letter if using relief fund, and previous medical records.

Accommodation, food, pharmacy and campus facilities

NIMHANS is a large referral centre, so many patients come from outside Bengaluru. The official patient accommodation page lists support options for attendants of outstation patients.

Facility	Officially listed detail	Practical note
Infosys Foundation Dharmashala	Accommodation is meant for caregivers of outstation patients and is managed by Sri Venkateshwara Dharmashala Committee.	Rooms/dormitories are first-come, first-served and need written recommendation from a Resident or Consultant.
Room tariff	Rs.400 per day; Rs.500 per day for stay exceeding one month.	10 days room tariff is collected as advance on allotment.
Dormitory tariff	Rs.20 per person per day; children below 12 years are exempted from dormitory fee.	Maximum 125 persons are permitted in five dormitories together.
Who can stay	Facility is meant for patient attendants, not patients; special circumstances may apply if serious medical needs are not required.	Do not depend on room availability without asking the RMO/Consultant route.
Pharmacy	NIMHANS lists pharmacy services, Free Drug Counter and Janatha Bazaar Drug Counter.	Ask whether prescribed medicines are available before leaving campus.
Campus movement	Official facilities page mentions buggy services, ambulance, wheelchair, lift and ramp accessibility.	If the patient cannot walk easily, ask security/counter about wheelchair or buggy support.
Canteen	Canteens and food facilities are listed at subsidized rates, open throughout the day.	For long OPD waiting, carry water, snacks and essential medicines too.

Before leaving home: practical checklist

For new OPD Carry ID proof, phone number, referral letter if any, old reports, MRI/CT films, medicines and previous discharge summary.

For follow-up Carry the NIMHANS hospital card/file and come on the unit-specific follow-up day written by the treating team.

For child patient Carry previous assessments, school reports, therapy notes, snacks/water and something to keep the child comfortable during waiting.

For elderly patient Ask for the geriatric/separate counter where applicable and plan wheelchair/drop-off support.

For outstation stay Ask early about Dharmashala / Vishram Sadan and get written recommendation if required.

For schemes Bring Ayushman/Karnataka scheme card, BPL proof, employer card, insurance/TPA card or sanction letter if applicable.

Google map for NIMHANS OPD Block and main campus

Use this embedded map for route planning. For routine outpatient care, search “NIMHANS OPD Block.” For emergency, ask the driver for NIMHANS Hospital emergency/casualty side.

Official source links used for verification

Information checked	Official/source link
Main address, exchange numbers, hospital enquiry contacts	NIMHANS Contact Us
Patient care, online services, beds, emergency/neurosurgical capability, visitor guide	NIMHANS Patient Care
OPD Block location	Outpatient Services
Emergency address and route from airport, railway station and Majestic	Emergency Services
Payment counter timings and modes	Payment & Charges
Insurance and cashless schemes	NIMHANS Insurance
Welfare schemes, BPL support, free drug counter	Welfare Schemes
Blood bank contact	Blood Bank & Other Services
Lab portal support numbers	Lab Services
Accommodation tariffs and rules	Patient Accommodation
Pharmacy, transport, wheelchair, lifts, ramps, canteen	Pharmacy & Facilities
Psychiatry OPD schedule and priority counters	Psychiatry OPD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry OPD details	Child & Adolescent Psychiatry OPD

Common questions about address, route and OPD visit

What is the NIMHANS Hospital Bangalore address?

The main NIMHANS address is Hosur Road / Marigowda Road, Lakkasandra, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru 560029, Karnataka.

What is the NIMHANS OPD Block address?

The OPD Block is listed as WHQV+CH8, Hosur Road, Hombegowda Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029.

What is the main NIMHANS contact number?

The main exchange number is 080-26995000. The official contact page also lists exchange extensions 5100, 5200, 5300 and 5400.

Which number should I call for hospital-related enquiries?

For hospital-related enquiries, the Medical Superintendent’s Office is listed at 080-26995201 / 5202 and the Resident Medical Officer’s Office at 080-26995203 / 5204.

How far is NIMHANS from Bengaluru airport?

NIMHANS official route information says the campus is around 40 km from Kempegowda International Airport.

How far is NIMHANS from Bengaluru City Railway Station and Majestic?

Official route information says NIMHANS is approximately 8 km from Bengaluru City Railway Station and about 7 km from Kempegowda Bus Station / Majestic.

What are the NIMHANS payment counter timings?

OPD payment counter is listed for working days from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM. Casualty payment counter is listed 24 hours on all days including holidays. SSB counter is listed for working days from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM.

Does NIMHANS accept card and UPI payment?

Yes. NIMHANS payment counter information lists Cash, Card and UPI for OPD, Casualty and SSB counters.

Does NIMHANS have emergency services?

Yes. NIMHANS lists emergency services and round-the-clock neurosurgical units equipped for critical head injuries.

Does NIMHANS provide welfare or government scheme support?

Yes. NIMHANS welfare page mentions Ayushman Bharat PMJAY and Arogya Karnataka, patient assistance schemes, BPL/indigent patient hospital levy exemption and a Free Drug Counter.

Which insurance or cashless schemes are listed by NIMHANS?

NIMHANS insurance page lists ESIC, Jyothi Sanjeevini, CGHS for pensioners only, HAL, ISRO, BEML, BHEL, NTPC, SAIL units and relief fund routes with sanction letters, among others.

Is there accommodation for outstation patient attendants?

Yes. Infosys Foundation Dharmashala is listed for caregivers of outstation patients. Rooms and dormitories are allotted first-come, first-served and require written recommendation from a Resident or Consultant.

What are the Dharmashala charges at NIMHANS?

The official patient accommodation page lists room tariff as Rs.400 per day and Rs.500 per day for stay exceeding one month. Dormitory tariff is Rs.20 per person per day, and children below 12 years are exempted from dormitory fee.

What documents should I carry for NIMHANS OPD?

Carry ID proof, phone number, old prescriptions, MRI/CT films if relevant, lab reports, discharge summaries, current medicines, referral letter if any, and NIMHANS hospital card/file for follow-up visits.

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