Boston Medical Center - Medicare Acute Care Hospital in Boston, MA

Boston Medical Center is a medicare enrolled Acute Care Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. It is located at 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02118. You can reach out to the office of Boston Medical Center via phone at (617) 638-8000.

The ownership type of Boston Medical Center is Voluntary non-profit - Private and it provides emergency services (Emergency Room). The Medicare ID (also called CCN - CMS Certification Number) for Boston Medical Center is 220031.

Contact Information

Boston Medical Center
1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02118
(617) 638-8000

Hospital Profile

NameBoston Medical Center
TypeAcute Care Hospital
Location1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, Massachusetts
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency ServicesYes
Medicare ID (CCN)220031

Patients' Experience Survey:


Overall Rating of the Hospital:

Willingness to Recommend Hospital:
71%
23%
6%
Yes Patients who reported YES, they would definitely recommend the hospital
Probably Patients who reported YES, they would probably recommend the hospital
No Patients who reported NO, they would probably not or definitely not recommend the hospital

Cleanliness of Hospital Environment:
64%
25%
11%
Always Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Always" clean
Usually Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Usually" clean
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their room and bathroom were "Sometimes" or "Never" clean

Quietness of Hospital Environment:
44%
34%
22%
Always Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Always" quiet at night
Usually Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Usually" quiet at night
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that the area around their room was "Sometimes" or "Never" quiet at night

Nurse Communication:
77%
17%
6%
Always Patients who reported that their nurses "Always" communicated well
Usually Patients who reported that their nurses "Usually" communicated well
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their nurses "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well

Doctor Communication:
79%
16%
5%
Always Patients who reported that their doctors "Always" communicated well
Usually Patients who reported that their doctors "Usually" communicated well
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that their doctors "Sometimes" or "Never" communicated well

Responsiveness of Hospital Staff:
57%
29%
14%
Always Patients who reported that they "Always" received help as soon as they wanted
Usually Patients who reported that they "Usually" received help as soon as they wanted
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that they "Sometimes" or "Never" received help as soon as they wanted

Communication about Medicines:
61%
18%
21%
Always Patients who reported that staff "Always" explained about medicines before giving it to them
Usually Patients who reported that staff "Usually" explained about medicines before giving it to them
Sometimes or Never Patients who reported that staff "Sometimes" or "Never" explained about medicines before giving it to them

Discharge Information:
87%
13%
Yes Patients who reported that YES, they were given information about what to do during their recovery at home
No Patients who reported that NO, they were not given information about what to do during their recovery at home

Care Transition:
53%
41%
6%
Always Patients who "Strongly Agree" they understood their care when they left the hospital
Usually Patients who “Agree” they understood their care when they left the hospital
Sometimes or Never Patients who “Disagree” or “Strongly Disagree” they understood their care when they left the hospital

NPI Associated with the Hospital:

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NPI Number1073749503
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address72 E Concord St, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-638-9004

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NPI Number1164177028
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
Address891 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-638-7918

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NPI Number1174748701
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address732 Harrison Ave, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-638-8400

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NPI Number1306150495
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address72 E Concord St, Evans 124, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-638-6500

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NPI Number1316175789
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address72 E Concord St, Boston Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Evans, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number518-928-3817

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NPI Number1316227176
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-638-8000

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NPI Number1346218294
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
Address88 East Newton Street, Boston Medical Center Placeperkin Elmer Building Rm 111, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-638-8000

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NPI Number1548602733
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Dowling 1 South, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-414-5481

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NPI Number1578691580
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address88 East Newton Street, Boston, MA 02119
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-638-8992

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NPI Number1659680205
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address850 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-414-4257

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NPI Number1720216922
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address715 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number347-838-0287

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NPI Number1740519511
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address720 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-638-6286

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NPI Number1770741530
Organization NameCHILDRENS HOSPITAL BOSTON
Doing Business AsBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital - Children
Phone Number617-355-6000

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NPI Number1801157193
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address818 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-414-5235

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Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) announced today that the Los Angeles and San Diego Medical Centers have received a prestigious recognition from Baby-Friendly USA, Inc., a non-profit organization that implements the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States. With this month's two designations joining Fontana, Downey and Riverside, KPSC now has five medical centers with Baby-Friendly status, a notable achievement, given that this certification has been granted to only 102 facilities in the United States, 33 of which are in California.

Researchers figure out ways to increase anti-cancer activity in broccoli

While researching methods to increase the already well-recognized anti-cancer properties of broccoli, researchers at the University of Illinois also found a way to prolong the vegetable's shelf life.

Scientists identify rhinovirus C receptor associated with severe asthma attacks

Scientists funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have identified a cellular receptor for rhinovirus C, a cold-causing virus that is strongly associated with severe asthma attacks.

PEPFAR 'on track' to meet goals when authorization expires, Dybul says

The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief is "dead on track" to meet its goal of providing antiretroviral drugs to two million people when it's five-year authorization expires in 2008, Ambassador Mark Dybul, who serves as the U.S. global AIDS coordinator and administers PEPFAR, said Thursday in an interview during a visit to San Francisco, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

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NPI Number1831350891
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address80 E Concord Street, Evans 124 Bmc Internal Medicine Education Office, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-638-6500

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EPO grants Brookhaven patent for use of vigabatrin in prevention of addiction to opioids

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. today announced that the European Patent Office (EPO) granted to Brookhaven Science Associates/Brookhaven National Laboratory (Brookhaven) a European patent for the use of vigabatrin for the prevention of addiction to opioids (e.g., oxycodone, hydrocodone) used in pain management.

Kaiser Permanente's Los Angeles and San Diego Medical Centers achieve Baby-Friendly status

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) announced today that the Los Angeles and San Diego Medical Centers have received a prestigious recognition from Baby-Friendly USA, Inc., a non-profit organization that implements the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States. With this month's two designations joining Fontana, Downey and Riverside, KPSC now has five medical centers with Baby-Friendly status, a notable achievement, given that this certification has been granted to only 102 facilities in the United States, 33 of which are in California.

Researchers figure out ways to increase anti-cancer activity in broccoli

While researching methods to increase the already well-recognized anti-cancer properties of broccoli, researchers at the University of Illinois also found a way to prolong the vegetable's shelf life.

Scientists identify rhinovirus C receptor associated with severe asthma attacks

Scientists funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have identified a cellular receptor for rhinovirus C, a cold-causing virus that is strongly associated with severe asthma attacks.

PEPFAR 'on track' to meet goals when authorization expires, Dybul says

The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief is "dead on track" to meet its goal of providing antiretroviral drugs to two million people when it's five-year authorization expires in 2008, Ambassador Mark Dybul, who serves as the U.S. global AIDS coordinator and administers PEPFAR, said Thursday in an interview during a visit to San Francisco, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

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NPI Number1831410232
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address72 E Concord St, Evans 124, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-638-8000

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EPO grants Brookhaven patent for use of vigabatrin in prevention of addiction to opioids

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. today announced that the European Patent Office (EPO) granted to Brookhaven Science Associates/Brookhaven National Laboratory (Brookhaven) a European patent for the use of vigabatrin for the prevention of addiction to opioids (e.g., oxycodone, hydrocodone) used in pain management.

Kaiser Permanente's Los Angeles and San Diego Medical Centers achieve Baby-Friendly status

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) announced today that the Los Angeles and San Diego Medical Centers have received a prestigious recognition from Baby-Friendly USA, Inc., a non-profit organization that implements the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States. With this month's two designations joining Fontana, Downey and Riverside, KPSC now has five medical centers with Baby-Friendly status, a notable achievement, given that this certification has been granted to only 102 facilities in the United States, 33 of which are in California.

Researchers figure out ways to increase anti-cancer activity in broccoli

While researching methods to increase the already well-recognized anti-cancer properties of broccoli, researchers at the University of Illinois also found a way to prolong the vegetable's shelf life.

Scientists identify rhinovirus C receptor associated with severe asthma attacks

Scientists funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have identified a cellular receptor for rhinovirus C, a cold-causing virus that is strongly associated with severe asthma attacks.

PEPFAR 'on track' to meet goals when authorization expires, Dybul says

The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief is "dead on track" to meet its goal of providing antiretroviral drugs to two million people when it's five-year authorization expires in 2008, Ambassador Mark Dybul, who serves as the U.S. global AIDS coordinator and administers PEPFAR, said Thursday in an interview during a visit to San Francisco, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

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NPI Number1861823767
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address85 E Newton St, 802, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-638-8013

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EPO grants Brookhaven patent for use of vigabatrin in prevention of addiction to opioids

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. today announced that the European Patent Office (EPO) granted to Brookhaven Science Associates/Brookhaven National Laboratory (Brookhaven) a European patent for the use of vigabatrin for the prevention of addiction to opioids (e.g., oxycodone, hydrocodone) used in pain management.

Kaiser Permanente's Los Angeles and San Diego Medical Centers achieve Baby-Friendly status

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) announced today that the Los Angeles and San Diego Medical Centers have received a prestigious recognition from Baby-Friendly USA, Inc., a non-profit organization that implements the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States. With this month's two designations joining Fontana, Downey and Riverside, KPSC now has five medical centers with Baby-Friendly status, a notable achievement, given that this certification has been granted to only 102 facilities in the United States, 33 of which are in California.

Researchers figure out ways to increase anti-cancer activity in broccoli

While researching methods to increase the already well-recognized anti-cancer properties of broccoli, researchers at the University of Illinois also found a way to prolong the vegetable's shelf life.

Scientists identify rhinovirus C receptor associated with severe asthma attacks

Scientists funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have identified a cellular receptor for rhinovirus C, a cold-causing virus that is strongly associated with severe asthma attacks.

PEPFAR 'on track' to meet goals when authorization expires, Dybul says

The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief is "dead on track" to meet its goal of providing antiretroviral drugs to two million people when it's five-year authorization expires in 2008, Ambassador Mark Dybul, who serves as the U.S. global AIDS coordinator and administers PEPFAR, said Thursday in an interview during a visit to San Francisco, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

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NPI Number1902071129
Organization NameBOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
Address830 Harrison Ave, Suite 1400, Boston, MA 02118
Hospital TypeGeneral Acute Care Hospital
Phone Number617-638-8124

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EPO grants Brookhaven patent for use of vigabatrin in prevention of addiction to opioids

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. today announced that the European Patent Office (EPO) granted to Brookhaven Science Associates/Brookhaven National Laboratory (Brookhaven) a European patent for the use of vigabatrin for the prevention of addiction to opioids (e.g., oxycodone, hydrocodone) used in pain management.

Kaiser Permanente's Los Angeles and San Diego Medical Centers achieve Baby-Friendly status

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) announced today that the Los Angeles and San Diego Medical Centers have received a prestigious recognition from Baby-Friendly USA, Inc., a non-profit organization that implements the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States. With this month's two designations joining Fontana, Downey and Riverside, KPSC now has five medical centers with Baby-Friendly status, a notable achievement, given that this certification has been granted to only 102 facilities in the United States, 33 of which are in California.

Researchers figure out ways to increase anti-cancer activity in broccoli

While researching methods to increase the already well-recognized anti-cancer properties of broccoli, researchers at the University of Illinois also found a way to prolong the vegetable's shelf life.

Scientists identify rhinovirus C receptor associated with severe asthma attacks

Scientists funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have identified a cellular receptor for rhinovirus C, a cold-causing virus that is strongly associated with severe asthma attacks.

PEPFAR 'on track' to meet goals when authorization expires, Dybul says

The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief is "dead on track" to meet its goal of providing antiretroviral drugs to two million people when it's five-year authorization expires in 2008, Ambassador Mark Dybul, who serves as the U.S. global AIDS coordinator and administers PEPFAR, said Thursday in an interview during a visit to San Francisco, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

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Structural Quality Measures:

Able to receive lab results electronicallyYes
Able to track patients' lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visitsYes

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EPO grants Brookhaven patent for use of vigabatrin in prevention of addiction to opioids

Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. today announced that the European Patent Office (EPO) granted to Brookhaven Science Associates/Brookhaven National Laboratory (Brookhaven) a European patent for the use of vigabatrin for the prevention of addiction to opioids (e.g., oxycodone, hydrocodone) used in pain management.

Kaiser Permanente's Los Angeles and San Diego Medical Centers achieve Baby-Friendly status

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC) announced today that the Los Angeles and San Diego Medical Centers have received a prestigious recognition from Baby-Friendly USA, Inc., a non-profit organization that implements the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States. With this month's two designations joining Fontana, Downey and Riverside, KPSC now has five medical centers with Baby-Friendly status, a notable achievement, given that this certification has been granted to only 102 facilities in the United States, 33 of which are in California.

Researchers figure out ways to increase anti-cancer activity in broccoli

While researching methods to increase the already well-recognized anti-cancer properties of broccoli, researchers at the University of Illinois also found a way to prolong the vegetable's shelf life.

Scientists identify rhinovirus C receptor associated with severe asthma attacks

Scientists funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have identified a cellular receptor for rhinovirus C, a cold-causing virus that is strongly associated with severe asthma attacks.

PEPFAR 'on track' to meet goals when authorization expires, Dybul says

The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief is "dead on track" to meet its goal of providing antiretroviral drugs to two million people when it's five-year authorization expires in 2008, Ambassador Mark Dybul, who serves as the U.S. global AIDS coordinator and administers PEPFAR, said Thursday in an interview during a visit to San Francisco, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

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Hospitals in Boston, MA

Carney Hospital
Acute Care Hospital
Location: 2100 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02124
Phone: (617) 506-2000    
Boston Medical Center
Acute Care Hospital
Location: 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02118
Phone: (617) 638-8000    
Massachusetts General Hospital
Acute Care Hospital
Location: 55 Fruit Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Phone: (617) 726-2000    
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -
Acute Care Hospital
Location: 243 Charles Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Phone: (617) 523-7900    
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Acute Care Hospital
Location: 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Phone: (617) 667-7000    
New England Baptist Hospital
Acute Care Hospital
Location: 125 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02120
Phone: (617) 754-5800    

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