MORTON HOSPITAL
NPI 1598053472
General Acute Care Hospital in Taunton, MA

Active since July 13, 2011
1/5
Hospital Overall Rating
88 WASHINGTON ST, TAUNTON, MA 02780(508) 828-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Morton Hospital NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MORTON HOSPITAL (NPI 1598053472) is a healthcare organization registered as a general acute care hospital in Taunton, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. The organization lists Michael Francis Collins, Steward Hospital Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598053472
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282N00000X
Legal Business NameMORTON HOSPITAL, A STEWARD FAMILY HOSPITAL, INC.
Location Address88 WASHINGTON STTaunton, MA 02780-2465
Mailing Address88 Washington StTaunton, MA 02780-2465 · (508) 828-7000
Organization SubpartYesParent: Steward Medical Holdings Llc
Authorized OfficialMichael Francis CollinsSteward Hospital Cfo · (617) 419-4869
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 2014
✔ NPI 1598053472 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral Acute Care HospitalHospitals
Taxonomy Code282N00000X
Definition
An acute general hospital is an institution whose primary function is to provide inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and non-surgical, to a wide population group. The hospital treats patients in an acute phase of illness or injury, characterized by a single episode or a fairly short duration, from which the patient returns to his or her normal or previous level of activity.
88 WASHINGTON ST, Taunton, MA 02780

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMorton Hospital

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare OSCAR/certification220073
Medicaid110090103AMA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Morton Hospital is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by October 31, 2026

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateMassachusettsEnrollment IDO20111012000098Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateOctober 31, 2026
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Morton Hospital, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Internal Medicine
NPI 1043234321
72 WASHINGTON ST SUITE 1400-1700
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 880-0077
✔ PECOSSame address
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1811917529
72 WASHINGTON ST SUITE 1400-1700
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 880-0077
✔ PECOSSame address
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1932368743
72 WASHINGTON ST SUITE 1700
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 880-0077
✔ PECOSSame address
Rheumatology
NPI 1730155029
1351 MAIN ST REAR
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 587-4112
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1255345559
750 WASHINGTON ST
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 636-2807
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare31 mi
Cardiac Electrophysiology
NPI 1669688784
736 CAMBRIDGE ST, 4TH FL CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE SUITE, 4TH FL MARGARET'S
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 562-7690
✔ PECOS31 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality and patient-experience ratings for Morton Hospital (CMS certification number 220073), from CMS Care Compare.

Morton Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Taunton, MA
1/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number220073
Location88 Washington StreetTaunton, MA 02780 · Bristol County · (508) 828-7000
Emergency services Meaningful use of EHRs

Patient Experience

HCAHPS patient survey · Jan 2023 – Dec 2023
2/5 summary rating
Nurse communication
2/5
Doctor communication
2/5
Staff responsiveness
2/5
Communication about medicines
3/5
Discharge information
3/5
Care transition
2/5
Cleanliness
3/5
Quietness
1/5
Overall hospital rating
1/5
Recommend hospital
2/5
Star ratings summarize responses from patients surveyed after discharge, collected through the CMS HCAHPS program.

Complications & Deaths 18

Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients
3.3 No different than national
Death rate for heart attack patients
12.3% No different than national
Death rate for COPD patients
8.5% No different than national
Death rate for heart failure patients
11.9% No different than national
Death rate for pneumonia patients
13.7% Better than the national benchmark
Death rate for stroke patients
12.9% No different than national

Infections 5

Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)
0 observed cases · 1.466 predicted · 2,071 patient days
0.000 No different than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)
2 observed cases · 2.251 predicted · 3,258 patient days
0.888 No different than national
SSI - Colon Surgery
0 observed cases · 1.011 predicted · 37 patient days
0.000 No different than national
MRSA Bacteremia
1 observed case · 1.512 predicted · 33,692 patient days
0.661 No different than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)
8 observed cases · 15.571 predicted · 33,692 patient days
0.514 Better than the national benchmark

Unplanned Hospital Visits 13

Hospital return days for heart attack patients
Cases too small to report
Hospital return days for heart failure patients
463 more days than average per 100 discharges
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients
367 days per 100 discharges
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)
916 No different than national
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy
Cases too small to report
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy
Cases too small to report

Timely & Effective Care 17

Emergency department volume
High
Percentage of healthcare personnel who are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations
0%
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination
80%
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit A lower number of minutes is better
224 minutes
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit- Psychiatric/Mental Health Patients. A lower number of minutes is better
1058 minutes
Left before being seen
9%

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Morton Hospital, A Steward Family Hospital, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Morton Hospital, A Steward Family Hospital, Inc. is 1598053472. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2011. The provider is doing business as Morton Hospital.

Where is Morton Hospital, A Steward Family Hospital, Inc. located?

Morton Hospital, A Steward Family Hospital, Inc. is located at 88 Washington St, Taunton, MA 02780. The listed phone number is (508) 828-7000.

What is Morton Hospital, A Steward Family Hospital, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital with taxonomy code 282N00000X.

Is Morton Hospital, A Steward Family Hospital, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Morton Hospital, A Steward Family Hospital, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Morton Hospital, A Steward Family Hospital, Inc.'s Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Massachusetts, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by October 31, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Morton Hospital, A Steward Family Hospital, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 4 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Morton Hospital, A Steward Family Hospital, Inc.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (3), Cardiac Electrophysiology (1) and Internal Medicine (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Morton Hospital, A Steward Family Hospital, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospital?

Yes. Morton Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (Acute Care Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.

What quality rating does Morton Hospital, A Steward Family Hospital, Inc. have?

CMS rates Morton Hospital 1 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare, based on measures of safety, patient experience and outcomes. The full measure detail is in the Hospital Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Morton Hospital, A Steward Family Hospital, Inc. was last updated on March 18, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.