Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
3 of 5
CMS star rating
539
Beds
22,603
Inpatient discharges a year
$1.7B
Net patient revenue a year
32
In-network payers
Boston Medical Center is a 539-bed voluntary non-profit - private hospital in Boston, MA, affiliated with Boston Medical Center. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 32 in-network payers and 261 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Boston Medical Center most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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Ear, nose and throat
CPT 30520
$2,663 - $8,690
from 2 insurers · median $5,677
151 Medicare claims in Level 4 ENT Procedures (CMS 2024)
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$2,447 - $8,553
from 2 insurers · median $5,500
26 Medicare claims in Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 74177
$649 - $1,771
from 3 insurers · median $1,006
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ear, nose and throat
CPT 69436
$2,447 - $4,145
from 2 insurers · median $3,296
34 Medicare claims in Level 3 ENT Procedures (CMS 2024)
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 470
$18,725 - $29,757
from 3 insurers · median $27,764
30 Medicare discharges for this DRG in CMS hospital data
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$940 - $1,479
from 3 insurers · median $1,423
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 216
$25,241 - $152,612
from 3 insurers · median $152,544
Hospital reports cardiac thoracic surgery services to CMS
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$53 - $245
from 3 insurers · median $194
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$2,663 - $15,880
from 2 insurers · median $9,271
56 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Mammography
CPT 77067
$91 - $279
from 2 insurers · median $185
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45380
$1,845 - $3,214
from 2 insurers · median $2,529
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$27,815
negotiated rate
35 Medicare claims in Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$3,062 - $3,691
from 3 insurers · median $3,205
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$1,592 - $2,442
from 2 insurers · median $2,017
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$280 - $987
from 3 insurers · median $298
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$344 - $3,214
from 3 insurers · median $1,845
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 42820
$2,447 - $15,874
from 2 insurers · median $9,161
Typical for a hospital with this service line
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$721 - $3,723
from 3 insurers · median $1,006
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 49650
$2,663 - $15,880
from 2 insurers · median $9,272
56 Medicare claims in Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Gynecology
CPT 58661
$2,779 - $15,880
from 2 insurers · median $9,329
Typical for a hospital with this service line
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$431 - $1,077
from 3 insurers · median $665
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 66984
$2,663 - $6,295
from 2 insurers · median $4,479
183 Medicare claims in Level 1 Intraocular Procedures (CMS 2024)
CT imaging
CPT 71260
$465 - $779
from 3 insurers · median $501
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Urology
CPT 52000
$1,473 - $1,865
from 2 insurers · median $1,669
384 Medicare claims in Level 2 Urology and Related Services (CMS 2024)
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 24 | 263% | 18 | 6 |
| Insurer B* | 10 | 182% | 1 | 8 |
| Insurer C* | 23 | 172% | 10 | 9 |
| Insurer D* | 1 | - | 0 | 1 |
How we chose these services: 9 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 12 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 3 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Boston Medical Center, or start a free trial.
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Quality
3 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$1.7B net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Private (not for profit)
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Boston Medical Center in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 04-3314093Boston Medical Center | 63Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Ambetter and 58 more | 1346218294 Boston Medical Center Corporation1386718823 Boston Medical Center Corporation1033854153 Boston Medical Center Corporationand 35 more |
Source: PayerPrice analysis of insurers' Transparency in Coverage in-network files. An EIN can cover several hospitals and clinics in a health system, and insurers sometimes list other organizations' NPIs under it.
1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118
(617) 638-8000
How Boston Medical Center compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
3 of 5
Lower than 42% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
Better on 1 of 8 measures
1 better, 7 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
Better on 2 of 8 measures
2 better, 6 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Mixed on 11 measures
1 better, 9 no different, 1 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
3 of 5
Lower than 40% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
73%
Higher than 54% of US hospitals
US median: 71%
Surveyed patients who would definitely recommend the hospital
Hospital-acquired condition penalty
Not penalized
Not among the worst-performing 25%
Medicare cuts payments 1% for the worst-performing 25% of hospitals on infections and injuries acquired in the hospital
Serious complications (PSI 90)
1.14
Higher than 85% of US hospitals
US median: 0.96
Risk-adjusted composite of complications such as bedsores, falls with hip fracture and blood clots after surgery; lower is better
Time in the ER before going home
227 min
Higher than 90% of US hospitals
US median: 148 min
Median minutes from arrival to leaving for ER patients who were sent home; lower is better
Sepsis care
62%
Lower than 57% of US hospitals
US median: 65%
Patients with severe sepsis or septic shock who got every step of the recommended early treatment; higher is better
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Overall star ratingCMS: Overall hospital quality star rating | 3 of 5 | |
| Death rates | Better on 1 of 8 measures | |
| Safety | Better on 2 of 8 measures | |
| Readmissions | Mixed on 11 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 3 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 73% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Not penalized | 2026 |
| Serious complications (PSI 90)CMS: Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90) | 1.14 | 2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 |
| Time in the ER before going homeCMS: Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 227 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 62% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, released 2026-08-13. US comparisons rank this facility among every facility CMS reports for each measure. See Medicare Care Compare.
How Medicare adjusts Boston Medical Center's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.05% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
+0.04% on Medicare payments
Value-based purchasing
Hospital Value-Based Purchasing bonus or reduction for quality and cost, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Each result CMS publishes for Boston Medical Center, beside the US median and the average of MA hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | Boston Medical Center | US median | MA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 · 151 cases | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.091 | Better than 67% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 2,737 cases | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.416 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 75 cases | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.44 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 31 cases | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.108 | Worse than 59% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 81 cases | 7 | 8.5 | 7.486 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 332 cases | 6.6 | 11 | 9.785 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 204 cases | 11.9 | 15.2 | 13.44 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 367 cases | 11.9 | 11.6 | 11.76 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 5,062 cases | 0.86 | 0.51 | 0.6721 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 84% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 126 cases | 176 | 173 | 175 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 54% of US hospitals |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 5,544 cases | 0.24 | 0.2 | 0.2083 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 79% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 5,662 cases | 0.31 | 0.27 | 0.296 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 84% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,385 cases | 2.85 | 2.29 | 2.482 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 91% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 523 cases | 1.69 | 1.63 | 1.613 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 78% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 497 cases | 8.49 | 8.88 | 9.192 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 60% of US hospitals |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 1,382 cases | 5.9 | 3.4 | 3.743 | Worse Than the National Rate | Worse than 99% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 529 cases | 4.79 | 5.105 | 5.331 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 72% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 327 cases | 1.59 | 1.72 | 1.756 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 88% of US hospitals |
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 985 cases | 0.8 | 1.02 | 1.044 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 93% of US hospitals |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | Boston Medical Center | US median | MA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 85 cases | 49.1 | 4.2 | 18.16 | Worse than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 411 cases | 14.6 | 1.25 | 17.34 | Worse than 68% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 199 cases | 41.3 | 3.85 | 17.01 | Worse than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | ||||
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)2022-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 987 cases | 14.2 | 12.9 | 12.66 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 92% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 187 cases | 11.7 | 10.7 | 10.92 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 77% of US hospitals |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 187 cases | 5.6 | 5.3 | 5.182 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 64% of US hospitals |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 399 cases | 1 | 1 | 0.9596 | No Different than expected | Worse than 32% of US hospitals |
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 136 cases | 14.6 | 14.4 | 14.76 | Worse than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 27 cases | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.82 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 237 cases | 21.9 | 19.8 | 20.36 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 791 cases | 21.4 | 21.3 | 22.03 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 160 cases | 5.1 | 5.8 | 5.709 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 441 cases | 18.5 | 17.2 | 17.81 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | Boston Medical Center | US median | MA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.035 | 0.172 | 0.2107 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.378 | 1.504 | 1.812 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 20,072 | 1,370 | 8,303 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 21.58 | 0.9835 | 8.287 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3 | 0 | 4.273 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.139 | 0.484 | 0.4759 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 77% of US hospitals |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.285 | 0.138 | 0.2845 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.999 | 1.392 | 1.932 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 12,263 | 1,799 | 7,314 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 17.85 | 1.377 | 8.986 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 10 | 0 | 5.818 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.56 | 0.399 | 0.6647 | Better than the National Benchmark | Worse than 65% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.192 | 0.2345 | 0.3618 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1.454 | 2.135 | 2.379 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 227 | 61 | 149 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 6.636 | 1.591 | 3.928 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 4 | 1 | 3.531 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.603 | 0.7155 | 0.7845 | No Different than National Benchmark | Better than 57% of US hospitals |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.022 | 0.211 | 0.4656 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.145 | 3.068 | 3.886 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 256 | 38 | 72.32 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2.299 | 0.328 | 0.6066 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 0 | 0.7955 | No Different than National Benchmark | |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.435 | 0.812 | 1.451 | No Different than National Benchmark | Better than 73% of US hospitals |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.191 | 0.193 | 0.2428 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.864 | 1.855 | 2.383 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 173,845 | 14,451 | 69,453 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 16.03 | 0.567 | 4.799 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 7 | 0 | 3.018 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.437 | 0.597 | 0.6915 | Better than the National Benchmark | Better than 65% of US hospitals |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.418 | 0.127 | 0.2286 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.757 | 0.747 | 0.9902 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 161,457 | 13,646 | 64,881 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 77.36 | 5.683 | 33.9 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 44 | 2 | 16.5 | Better than the National Benchmark | |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.569 | 0.279 | 0.4375 | Better than the National Benchmark | Worse than 80% of US hospitals |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | Boston Medical Center | US median | MA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 71 | 73 | 69.54 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 8 | 8 | 10.27 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 21 | 18 | 20.2 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 87 | 87 | 85.15 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.13 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 79 | 80 | 79.3 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 91 | 91 | 91.43 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 5 | 4 | 4.75 | Worse than 61% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.463 | Worse than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 16 | 16 | 15.95 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 79 | 79 | 78.45 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 91 | 91 | 90.5 | Better than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 5 | 5 | 5.893 | Better than 44% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.019 | Worse than 37% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 16 | 16 | 15.66 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 61 | 61 | 60.82 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 77 | 77 | 76.96 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 21 | 19 | 19.86 | Worse than 58% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 3 | 3 | 2.704 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 18 | 19 | 19.32 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 87 | 86 | 86.83 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 13 | 13 | 12.75 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.648 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 87 | 87 | 87.25 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 15 | 14 | 13.96 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 85 | 86 | 86.04 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 74 | 74 | 73.88 | Better than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 7 | 7 | 7.232 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 19 | 19 | 18.89 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 78 | 77 | 76.98 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 6 | 6 | 6.357 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 16 | 17 | 16.66 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 85 | 85 | 84.46 | Worse than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 3 | 3 | 4.036 | Better than 49% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 12 | 11 | 11.5 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 8 | 8 | 9.911 | Worse than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 21 | 20 | 22.54 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 71 | 72 | 67.55 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 88 | 88 | 86.72 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 3 | 3 | 2.981 | Worse than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 73 | 74 | 74.29 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 13 | 9 | 9.679 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 14 | 16 | 16.04 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 76 | 75 | 75.66 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 6 | 5 | 6.125 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 18 | 20 | 18.21 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 76 | 77 | 77 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 4 | 4 | 4.946 | Better than 45% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 20 | 19 | 18.05 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 85 | 86 | 85.23 | Worse than 56% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.125 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 11 | 11 | 11.64 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 53 | 59 | 47.63 | Worse than 71% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 17 | 9 | 17.7 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 30 | 31 | 34.68 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 77 | 82 | 74.48 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 2 | 3 | 2.111 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals | |
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 5 | 5 | 6.143 | Better than 45% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 73 | 71 | 69.48 | Better than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 88 | 87 | 86.65 | Better than 51% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 22 | 23 | 24.38 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 4 | 4 | 3.556 | Better than 42% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 50 | 47 | 47.23 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 28 | 30 | 30.13 | Better than 60% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 22 | 22 | 22.64 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 3 | 3 | 3.056 | Worse than 40% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 12 | 12 | 11.66 | Better than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 3,808 cases | 88 | 88 | 88.34 | Better than 48% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | Boston Medical Center | US median | MA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | very high | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 9 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 1.188 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 13,267 cases | 95 | 79 | 84.05 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 458 cases | 221 | 154 | 227 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 415 cases | 227 | 148 | 219 | Worse than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 43 cases | 129 | 247 | 381 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 358 | |||
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 133,123 cases | 7 | 1 | 3.981 | Worse than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 32 cases | 56 | 74 | 69.39 | Worse than 80% of US hospitals | |
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 256 cases | 99 | 97 | 97.12 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 30.67 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 7,117 cases | 15 | 15 | 17.23 | Worse than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 164 cases | 62 | 65 | 53.88 | Worse than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 79 cases | 63 | 73 | 63.72 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 45 cases | 93 | 88 | 81.64 | Better than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 164 cases | 87 | 82 | 74.82 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 97 cases | 93 | 94 | 90.31 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 385 cases | 97 | 98 | 97.42 | Worse than 51% of US hospitals | |
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 97 cases | 88 | 75 | 81 | Better than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 333 cases | 88 | 94 | 93 | Worse than 86% of US hospitals | |
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 91.36 | |||
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 96.17 |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | Boston Medical Center | US median | MA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 6.3 | 5 | 4.356 | Worse than 64% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 1.2 | 6.6 | 6.335 | Better than 99% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | Boston Medical Center | US median | MA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 1 | 0.99 | 0.9783 | Worse than 53% of US hospitals |
Measures CMS reports for the hospital's psychiatric unit or for a psychiatric hospital.
| Measure | Boston Medical Center | US median | MA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow-up care within 30 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 99 cases | 63.6 | 60.8 | 71.44 | Better than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Follow-up care within 7 days after psychiatric hospitalization2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 99 cases | 36.4 | 35.5 | 43.85 | Better than 52% of US hospitals | |
| Hours of physical-restraint use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 22,019 cases | 0.22 | 0.05 | 0.2276 | Better than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Hours of seclusion use per 1,000 psychiatric patient hours2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 22,019 cases | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.09711 | Better than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Psychiatric patients screened for and given the flu vaccine2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 300 cases | 72 | 87 | 74.23 | Worse than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Medication continuation after psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 153 cases | 73.9 | 78.1 | 80.48 | Worse than 67% of US hospitals | |
| Readmitted to any hospital within 30 days of psychiatric discharge2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 167 cases | 18.9 | 19.1 | 19.98 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 52% of US hospitals |
| Psychiatric patients screened for metabolic disorders2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 529 cases | 86 | 92 | 80.3 | Worse than 65% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol use brief intervention provided or offered2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 361 cases | 1 | 74 | 61.19 | Worse than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol use brief intervention provided2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 90 cases | 2 | 81 | 57.42 | Worse than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 308 cases | 42 | 77 | 75.34 | Worse than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Alcohol and other drug use disorder treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 308 cases | 37 | 56 | 58.66 | Worse than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Tobacco use treatment provided or offered at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 283 cases | 3 | 64 | 50.47 | Worse than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Tobacco use treatment provided at discharge2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 283 cases | 0 | 4 | 10.42 | The worst result, shared by 31% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged patients who received a transition record with the specified elements2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 647 cases | 17 | 77 | 66.04 | Worse than 79% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | Boston Medical Center | US median | MA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 61.67 | 20 | 37.36 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 15.42 | 5 | 9.341 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 10 | 15.42 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 0 | 2.5 | 3.854 | The worst result, shared by 43% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 35 | 34 | 33.06 | Better than 50% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 8.75 | 8.75 | 8.266 | Better than 50% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | 21.67 | 40 | 34.38 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 5.417 | 10 | 8.595 | Worse than 83% of US hospitals | |
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 29.58 | 29.5 | 30.06 | Better than 50% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 70 | 58.33 | 50 | 46 | 38.33 | 61.67 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 17.5 | 14.58 | 12.5 | 11.5 | 9.583 | 15.42 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 0 | Not Available | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 0 | Not Available | 2.5 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 14 | Not Available | Not Available | 13 | 20 | 35 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 3.5 | Not Available | Not Available | 3.25 | 5 | 8.75 |
| VBP safety domain score | 4 | Not Available | Not Available | 30 | 26 | 21.67 |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | 1 | Not Available | Not Available | 7.5 | 6.5 | 5.417 |
| VBP total performance score | 22 | Not Available | Not Available | 24.75 | 21.08 | 29.58 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | Boston Medical Center | US median | MA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 91 cases | 0.9834 | 0.9995 | 1.051 | Better than 62% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9273 | 1 | 1.024 | Better than 78% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 106 cases | 1.085 | 0.9969 | 1.036 | Worse than 95% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 457 cases | 0.9834 | 0.9983 | 1.036 | Better than 61% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9729 | 0.9916 | 1.008 | Better than 56% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 165 cases | 0.9564 | 0.9955 | 1.046 | Better than 77% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | 1.045 | 1.067 | 1.06 | 0.984 | 1.02 | 0.9834 |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | 1.016 | 0.9849 | N/A | N/A | 0.9755 | 0.9273 |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 1.006 | 0.9776 | 1.029 | 1.006 | 1.014 | 1.085 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 1.058 | 1.043 | 1.09 | 1.078 | 1.053 | 0.9834 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 1.111 | 1.164 | 0.9355 | 0.9444 | 0.9164 | 0.9729 |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 1.03 | 1.016 | 1.071 | 1.028 | 1.021 | 0.9564 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | Boston Medical Center | US median | MA average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.72 | 0.489 | 0.7646 | Worse than 72% of US hospitals | |
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.687 | 0.346 | 0.4801 | Worse than 87% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.377 | 0.559 | 0.683 | Better than 68% of US hospitals | |
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.935 | 0.6405 | 0.6605 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.142 | 0.9628 | 1.026 | Worse than 85% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.542 | 0.7945 | 0.9399 | Better than 67% of US hospitals | |
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | 0.3543 | -0.0453 | 0.2232 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Yes | Yes | N/A | No | No | No |
| Total HAC score | 0.5967 | 0.754 | 0 | -0.1961 | 0.0313 | 0.3543 |
Source: CMS Care Compare hospital files, latest release 2026-09-30, with program results for earlier fiscal years from CMS's archived snapshots. US medians and ranks count every hospital CMS reports; state averages are plain means of the state's reporting hospitals, not CMS's patient-weighted state rates.
The Joint Commission (since 2010)
Accreditation
Graduate
Medical school affiliation
Private (not for profit)
Ownership type
441
Medicare-certified beds
1,221
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Boston Medical Center reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
22,603
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 15%, Medicaid 44%
149,508
Inpatient days
89% of available bed days used
8,030
Employees (full-time equivalent)
569
Interns and residents (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 830758). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Boston Medical Center reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 27,863 | 29,697 | 91,948 | 149,508 |
| Discharges | 3,394 | 10,017 | 9,192 | 22,603 |
| Average length of stay | 8.2 days | 3.0 days | 10.0 days | 6.6 days |
| Average daily census | 76.3 | 81.4 | 251.9 | 409.6 |
34,896
Medicare Advantage days
4,339 discharges
36,037
Medicaid managed care days
11,147
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 375 | 118,489 | 23,431 | 87% |
| Intensive care unit | 63 | 18,679 | 4,432 | 81% |
| Nursery | 6,762 | |||
| Subprovider - ipf | 80 | 25,785 | 2,370 | 88% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 830758, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Boston Medical Center treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 1,982 Medicare discharges in 78 published DRGs; 18% surgical; 76% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 160 | $71,542 | $30,290 | $31,407 | 1.98 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 152 | $38,089 | $19,671 | $16,721 | 1.28 |
| PsychosesMS-DRG 885, medical | 66 | $78,853 | $23,375 | $34,617 | 1.37 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 56 | $88,710 | $31,479 | $38,944 | 2.00 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 48 | $47,665 | $25,178 | $20,925 | 1.70 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 46 | $180,648 | $76,096 | $79,305 | 5.00 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization with MCCMS-DRG 286, medical | 40 | $83,863 | $32,616 | $36,816 | 2.16 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 39 | $30,881 | $20,365 | $13,557 | 1.32 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 39 | $55,788 | $25,090 | $24,491 | 1.65 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with MCCMS-DRG 190, medical | 37 | $30,800 | $17,643 | $13,521 | 1.10 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 35 | $27,912 | $15,744 | $12,253 | 0.98 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 34 | $44,833 | $15,215 | $19,682 | 1.02 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 32 | $36,715 | $20,683 | $16,118 | 1.33 |
| Degenerative nervous system disorders without MCCMS-DRG 057, medical | 31 | $71,503 | $21,018 | $31,390 | 1.36 |
| Seizures without MCCMS-DRG 101, medical | 31 | $34,921 | $13,846 | $15,330 | 0.91 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 31 | $47,956 | $23,687 | $21,053 | 1.59 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 31 | $22,364 | $14,427 | $9,818 | 0.90 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 30 | $49,872 | $22,731 | $21,894 | 1.50 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 29 | $23,765 | $13,694 | $10,433 | 0.79 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 29 | $68,648 | $29,397 | $30,136 | 2.07 |
See all 78 Medicare inpatient DRGs at Boston Medical Center
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-04-10), traditional Medicare only; CMS omits DRGs with fewer than 11 discharges. Estimated cost is average charges times the hospital's Medicare cost-to-charge ratio from the IPPS Impact File. Weights are the MS-DRG relative weights for the same year.
The comprehensive outpatient service groups (APCs) Boston Medical Center billed Medicare for most in 2024: 3,473 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 928 | 696 | $14,523 | $2,329 | $2,090 |
| Level 2 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5372 | 384 | 235 | $2,367 | $573 | $502 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 201 | 190 | $7,281 | $1,365 | $1,220 |
| Level 1 Intraocular ProceduresAPC 5491 | 183 | 147 | $8,519 | $1,983 | $1,752 |
| Level 4 ENT ProceduresAPC 5164 | 151 | 73 | $4,088 | $1,402 | $2,217 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5373 | 125 | 115 | $6,322 | $1,712 | $1,516 |
| Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5073 | 107 | 105 | $13,842 | $2,386 | $2,141 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 80 | 75 | $11,566 | $2,693 | $2,405 |
| Level 5 ENT ProceduresAPC 5165 | 64 | 61 | $19,590 | $4,972 | $4,436 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 59 | 49 | $9,197 | $2,300 | $2,373 |
See all 45 Medicare outpatient services at Boston Medical Center
Source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-06-24), comprehensive APCs for traditional Medicare; CMS omits services with fewer than 11 claims. The US average weights every hospital by its services.
ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at Boston Medical Center in 2025. Market share is this hospital's part of every hospital's Medicare stays from the ZIP code. Its published Medicare stays went from 6,099 in 2020 to 6,851 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02124 | 717 | 10% | 5,707 | $49.6M | 32% | 27% |
| 02119 | 572 | 8% | 4,186 | $39.4M | 37% | 38% |
| 02118 | 487 | 7% | 3,160 | $28.3M | 42% | 43% |
| 02125 | 478 | 7% | 3,313 | $29.2M | 43% | 44% |
| 02121 | 401 | 6% | 2,920 | $26.5M | 37% | 45% |
| 02126 | 364 | 5% | 2,891 | $24.9M | 32% | 28% |
| 02127 | 318 | 5% | 2,084 | $20.2M | 31% | 37% |
| 02122 | 256 | 4% | 1,998 | $17.9M | 33% | 28% |
| 02301 | 247 | 4% | 2,718 | $28.6M | 6% | 3% |
| 02130 | 185 | 3% | 1,380 | $11.8M | 12% | 12% |
| 02136 | 185 | 3% | 1,507 | $11.9M | 12% | 10% |
| 02128 | 155 | 2% | 1,042 | $10.5M | 15% | 11% |
| 02169 | 152 | 2% | 1,140 | $10.8M | 5% | 4% |
| 02368 | 106 | 2% | 706 | $7M | 6% | 7% |
| 02115 | 97 | 1% | 809 | $7.7M | 15% | 14% |
| 02171 | 82 | 1% | 621 | $5.6M | 9% | 6% |
| 02114 | 77 | 1% | 808 | $5.9M | 13% | 14% |
| 02150 | 76 | 1% | 385 | $4.1M | 5% | 7% |
| 02703 | 73 | 1% | 581 | $6.8M | 3% | 2% |
| 02116 | 72 | 1% | 428 | $4M | 11% | 12% |
| 02302 | 72 | 1% | 579 | $5.9M | 4% | 3% |
| 02120 | 70 | 1% | 493 | $4.8M | 21% | 26% |
| 02131 | 67 | 1% | 461 | $4.3M | 5% | 8% |
| 02170 | 62 | 1% | 414 | $4.3M | 8% | 5% |
| 02151 | 61 | 1% | 362 | $4.3M | 3% | 3% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 6,851 stays from ZIP codes CMS publishes; it omits ZIP codes with fewer than 11 stays, so market shares count published stays only.
Staff by profession and the rooms and units Boston Medical Center reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2019). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
17
Operating rooms
6
Endoscopy rooms
2
Cardiac catheterization rooms
80
Psychiatric unit beds
1
Rehabilitation unit beds
1,221
Registered nurses
14
Licensed practical nurses
529
Resident physicians
27
Nurse practitioners
41
Physician assistants
449
Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
95
Pharmacists
68
Respiratory therapists
37
Physical therapists
17
Occupational therapists
8
Speech pathologists and audiologists
71
Radiology technicians
12
Nuclear medicine technicians
115
Medical technologists
38
Dietitians
75
Social workers
2,944
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
1,744 clinicians who bill Medicare list Boston Medical Center as a hospital affiliation. Showing 24 of them. Book a demo to see the commercial rates insurers publish for them, or start a free trial.
Raphael Kieval, MD
Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1730155029
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Rheumatology Physician
NPI 1942442405
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Ophthalmology Physician
NPI 1780880385
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Neuroradiology Physician
NPI 1629000401
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Ophthalmology Physician
NPI 1700844206
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Ophthalmology Physician
NPI 1033484159
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Cytopathology Physician
NPI 1407810732
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1871760538
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
NPI 1255727228
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Ophthalmology Physician
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Hospitalist Physician
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1700994720
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
NPI 1073541256
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
NPI 1669688784
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
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Interventional Cardiology Physician
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Anatomic Pathology Physician
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Anesthesiology Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1487699245
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Internal Medicine Physician
NPI 1952345928
See commercial rates for Brian Dolan, M.D.Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians facility affiliations, released 2026-10-15, with names and specialties from NPPES. Affiliation means the clinician bills Medicare for care at this hospital; it is not employment.
Revenue, expenses and income Boston Medical Center reported to Medicare for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $4.6B | 266.9% |
| Inpatient | $1.6B | 91.9% |
| Outpatient | $3B | 175.0% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$2.9B | -166.9% |
| Net patient revenue | $1.7B | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$3B | -172.4% |
| Operating income from patient care | -$1.3B | -72.4% |
| Other income | $1.2B | 70.6% |
| Net income | -$30.7M | -1.8% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $457.4M | 9.9% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $1.5B | 33.2% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $2.6B | 56.9% |
| Total charges | $4.6B | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 830758, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.
Computed from Boston Medical Center's latest cost report.
-72.4%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
-1.0%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
3.6%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
36% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$51.35
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
-1.0%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
-2.1%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
1.53
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
0.49
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
19 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
40 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
88 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
0.96
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
8.8 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 830758, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Boston Medical Center owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Sep 2025), across all fund types: $3.1B in total assets and a $1.5B fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $146.8M | 4.7% |
| Patient receivables, net | $190M | 6.1% |
| Inventory | $34.2M | 1.1% |
| Total current assets | $1.1B | 34.0% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $1B | 33.3% |
| Investments and other assets | $1B | 32.8% |
| Total assets | $3.1B | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $685.9M | 22.1% |
| Total liabilities | $1.6B | 52.9% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | $1.5B | 47.1% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 830758, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Boston Medical Center provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$122.1M
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$51.2M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$273.6M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
-$17,089
CHIP shortfall
Cost of stand-alone CHIP patients minus CHIP payments
$143.9M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
4.8% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
$126.2M
Government grants and appropriations
Government grants or transfers supporting hospital operations
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 830758, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Boston Medical Center's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Sep 2020 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.7B |
| Operating expenses | $1.8B | $1.9B | $2.1B | $2.4B | $2.7B | $3B |
| Operating margin | -56.0% | -64.3% | -78.4% | -71.9% | -73.2% | -72.4% |
| Net income | $225.1M | $15.4M | -$21.2M | -$70.5M | -$51.6M | -$30.7M |
| Total assets | $2.7B | $2.7B | $2.5B | $2.6B | $2.9B | $3.1B |
| Discharges | 21,754 | 22,667 | 21,560 | 21,870 | 22,898 | 22,603 |
| Inpatient days | 134,655 | 143,651 | 152,664 | 155,466 | 146,620 | 149,508 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 19,504 | 22,028 | 26,747 | 30,612 | 33,431 | 34,896 |
| Beds | 399 | 428 | 440 | 509 | 492 | 539 |
| Employees (FTE) | 6,705 | 7,102 | 7,156 | 7,500 | 7,756 | 8,030 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 830758, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Boston Medical Center reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinic | $107.9M | $773.5M | $847.3M | 0.91 | 338,289 |
| Drugs charged to patients | $120.7M | $600.1M | 0.20 | ||
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $118.9M | $74.6M | 1.59 | ||
| Operating room | $41.6M | $116.1M | $277.6M | 0.42 | 96,266 |
| Emergency | $44.4M | $99.2M | $230.4M | 0.43 | 45,174 |
| Laboratory | $20.3M | $65.1M | $433.7M | 0.15 | 42,625 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $17.5M | $55M | $167.5M | 0.33 | 40,736 |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $43.2M | $93.1M | 0.46 | ||
| Recovery room | $17.5M | $31.6M | $24.4M | 1.30 | 5,451 |
| Delivery room & labor room | $12.4M | $27.2M | $19.2M | 1.41 | 30,050 |
| Electroencephalography | $3.7M | $23M | $17.6M | 1.30 | 38,570 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $19M | $59.8M | 0.32 | ||
| Anesthesiology | $581,431 | $16.8M | $60.1M | 0.28 | 3,100 |
| Physical therapy | $7.9M | $15.7M | $69.3M | 0.23 | 11,702 |
| Radiology-therapeutic | $3.1M | $15.4M | $77.2M | 0.20 | 41,148 |
| Vascular lab | $2.6M | $11.9M | $28.2M | 0.42 | 44,761 |
| Respiratory therapy | $5.9M | $11.9M | $28.1M | 0.42 | 2,795 |
| Car t-cell immunotherapy | $8.6M | $33.5M | 0.26 | ||
| Ct scan | $4.7M | $7.2M | $269.9M | 0.03 | 2,467 |
| Breast imaging | $4M | $7M | $34.6M | 0.20 | 6,602 |
| Mri | $4.4M | $6.7M | $208.6M | 0.03 | 2,187 |
| Electrocardiology | $2.1M | $6.2M | $49.1M | 0.13 | 14,441 |
| Pulmonary | $1.8M | $5.7M | $9.8M | 0.58 | 15,120 |
| Cardiac catheterization | $1.3M | $4.8M | $48.3M | 0.10 | 7,068 |
| Ultrasound | $2.9M | $4.7M | $58.8M | 0.08 | 1,535 |
| Renal dialysis | $4.6M | $6.3M | 0.73 | 2,884 | |
| Blood storing processing & trans. | $2M | $4.6M | $49.8M | 0.09 | 2,789 |
| Occupational therapy | $2.5M | $4.3M | $24.1M | 0.18 | 2,194 |
| Radioisotope | $1.6M | $3M | $41.1M | 0.07 | |
| Intravenous therapy | $1.1M | $2.2M | $49.1M | 0.04 | |
| Speech pathology | $452,118 | $1.3M | $4.1M | 0.32 | 1,289 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $107.3M | $220.4M | $299.1M | 0.74 | 134,401 |
| Intensive care unit | $44.3M | $89.2M | $197.6M | 0.45 | 44,998 |
| Subprovider - ipf | $17.2M | $50.5M | $120.7M | 0.42 | 48,364 |
| Neonatal intensive care unit | $7M | $14.6M | $11.1M | 1.31 | 7,783 |
| Nursery | $47,195 | $9.2M | $9.7M | 0.95 | 771 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative & general | $62.3M | $382.1M | 2,216,821 | $56.08 | 240,030 |
| Employee benefits department | $16.4M | $262.4M | 227,865 | $64.88 | 7,117 |
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $94.3M | 1,777,064 | |||
| Operation of plant | $14.3M | $52.8M | 344,501 | $44.46 | 200,657 |
| I&r services-salary & fringes apprv | $50.5M | $46.3M | 7,121 | ||
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $44.4M | ||||
| Nursing administration | $38.2M | $40.3M | 501,035 | $79.17 | 9,796 |
| Pharmacy | $26.8M | $27.8M | 459,571 | $57.36 | 21,528 |
| Housekeeping | $11.6M | $21.4M | 411,526 | $28.88 | 17,651 |
| I&r services-other prgm costs apprv | $4.4M | $17.5M | |||
| Central services & supply | $10.7M | $12.3M | 178,868 | $36.87 | 13,830 |
| Medical records & library | $6.8M | $10.9M | 156,513 | $44.30 | 2,353 |
| Dietary | $4.4M | $7.5M | 178,936 | $25.54 | 24,316 |
| Social service | $5M | 112,079 | $44.30 | 536 | |
| Pharmacy residency program | $512,551 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 830758, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.
The factors Medicare uses to set what it pays Boston Medical Center for an inpatient stay.
2.16
Case mix index
Higher than 86% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2027); higher means more complex, costlier care.
Major teaching hospital
Teaching status
1.28 residents per bed
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
76.0%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
3,398
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Urban (metro area)
Location type
Geographic area CMS assigns before any wage index reclassification (FY 2027).
| IPPS fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case mix index | 1.99 | 2.00 | 2.12 | 2.02 | 2.07 | 2.16 | 2.16 |
| Wage index | 1.267 | 1.284 | 1.297 | 1.242 | 1.313 | 1.288 | 1.307 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.51% | -0.35% | -0.37% | -0.34% | -0.26% | -0.17% | -0.05% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | -0.24% | -0.59% | -0.59% | +0.12% | +0.35% | -0.11% | +0.04% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 4,695 | 4,695 | 4,055 | 3,394 | 3,048 | 3,013 | 3,398 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
The officers and board members on Boston Medical Center's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment; the first 29 of 32 are shown.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Alastair Bell MD | Bmchs President & Ceo/trustee |
| Anthony Hollenberg MD | President/trustee |
| David Mcaneny | Svp/chief Medical Officer |
| Lisa Kelly-Croswell | Svp/chief Hr Officer |
| Jesse Souweine | Svp/cto, Treasurer (thru 11/12/24) |
| David Beck | Svp/chief Legal Counsel/clerk |
| Nancy Gaden | Svp/cno |
| Ravin Davidoff MD | Svp/executive Medical Director |
| Ankur Agrawal | Bmchs Svp/cfo,treas (as Of 11/12/24) |
| Martha Samuelson | Chair/trustee |
Board members: Manishi Desai, Karen Antman MD, Anita Bekenstein, Rev Willie Bodrick II, Mary Boyd, Ryan Carroll, Nadine Chakar, Enrique Colbert, Todd Cozzens, Pierre Cremieux, Randi Cutler, Paul Egerman, Alik Farber, Guy Fish, Vicki Jackson MD, Karen Kames, Azra Kanji, Fred Lowery, Richard Marks, Devin Mccourty, Michelle Nadow, Bisola Ojikutu MD, Cynthia Sierra, Patrick Smith, and 4 more on the return.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Boston Medical Center Corporation (EIN 04-3314093), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
340B drug pricing program
Participating since 1992
340B ID DSH220031, registered as a disproportionate share hospital; 11 registered outpatient sites; 110 active contract pharmacies. Authorizing official: Alastair Bell, Chief Executive Officer.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Accountable care organization (Medicare Shared Savings Program)
BMC Integrated Care Services, Inc.
ACO A2666, current agreement since 2022. Public reporting page
Source: CMS Shared Savings Program participants, 2026, matched on Boston Medical Center's legal name.
Helipad
Boston Medical Center Hospital
FAA location ID 0MA4, a medical-use heliport 0.2 mi from the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Boston medical center
CCN 22S031, certified 2022, Medicare prospective payment
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of Boston Medical Center's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
About Boston Medical Center's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Boston Medical Center range from $721 to $3,723 across 3 insurers. Aetna's rate is $3,723. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,285. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Boston Medical Center range from $649 to $1,771 across 3 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $649. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,014. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Colonoscopy with biopsy (CPT 45380), published negotiated rates at Boston Medical Center range from $1,845 to $3,214 across 2 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $3,214. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,950. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Boston Medical Center range from $91 to $279 across 2 insurers. UnitedHealthcare's rate is $91. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $334. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Major lower-extremity joint replacement without MCC (MS-DRG 470), published negotiated rates at Boston Medical Center range from $18,725 to $29,757 across 3 insurers. Aetna's rate is $27,764. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $22,458. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Boston Medical Center has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 3 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is lower than 42% of US hospitals.
Yes. CMS counts 1.28 Medicare-funded residents per bed at Boston Medical Center for fiscal year 2027, so it is a major teaching hospital.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Boston Medical Center's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.05% in fiscal year 2027 for more readmissions than expected.
In 2024, the most common were septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (160 discharges), heart failure and shock with mcc (152 discharges), psychoses (66 discharges).
Boston Medical Center's Medicare case mix index is 2.16 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 86% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Boston Medical Center reported 22,603 inpatient discharges and 149,508 inpatient days from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
Boston Medical Center reported 8,030 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025.
Boston Medical Center reported $1.7B in net patient revenue on $4.6B of gross charges for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, an operating margin of -72.4%, and net income of -$30.7M.
Boston Medical Center reported $143.9M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025, including $122.1M of charity care at cost.
Boston Medical Center's Medicare enrollment lists Anthony Hollenberg as President since 2023. Its 2024 IRS Form 990 lists Alastair Bell MD as Bmchs President & Ceo/trustee.
Insurers' price transparency files list Boston Medical Center under employer identification number 04-3314093 (Boston Medical Center). 63 health plans and networks list 04-3314093 for it.
Yes. HRSA's 340B database lists Boston Medical Center (340B ID DSH220031) as a participating disproportionate share hospital since 1992, with 110 active contract pharmacies.
1,744 clinicians who bill Medicare list Boston Medical Center as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are internal medicine physician (236), family nurse practitioner (182), family medicine physician (112).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Boston Medical Center, effective 2010.
CMS lists 27 services at Boston Medical Center, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Anesthesia, Cardiac Thoracic Surgery, Clinical Laboratory, Coronary Care Unit.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Boston Medical Center came from ZIP codes 02124 (717), 02119 (572), 02118 (487).
Boston Medical Center has 539 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 441 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Boston Medical Center is located at 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118. Its main phone number is (617) 638-8000.
Boston Medical Center's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 220031.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Boston Medical Center is 1346218294.
Boston Medical Center lists 32 in-network payers, including Aetna, Ameri Health, Aspirus Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
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{
"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
{
"payer_name": "Region Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "HMO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 250
}
]
}]
}Your chargemaster sets the gross charge on every claim, and many payer contracts base payment on it through percent-of-charge, lesser-of and stop-loss terms. We audit it line by line and show how your charges and negotiated rates compare with peer hospitals before your next negotiation.
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