MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY
NPI 1639101751
General Acute Care Hospital in Boston, MA

Active since July 07, 2006
243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 573-3089 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 3, 2023, May 2, 2022, May 9, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary NPPES

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

MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY (NPI 1639101751) is a healthcare organization registered as a general acute care hospital in Boston, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists Earl Curran, Director Finance, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639101751
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282N00000X
Legal Business NameMASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY
Location Address243 CHARLES STBoston, MA 02114-3096
Mailing Address243 Charles StBoston, MA 02114-3096 · (617) 523-7900
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialEarl CurranDirector Finance · (617) 398-2974
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1639101751 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral Acute Care HospitalHospitals
Taxonomy Code282N00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 2167
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.
Also ListedEyewear SupplierTaxonomy 332H00000X · License 2167 (MA)
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License 2167 (MA)
243 CHARLES ST, Boston, MA 02114

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1002961MA
Medicaid1201158MA

Accepted Insurance

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)

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 2027

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 IDO20050823000529Part A · HospitalDue dateMarch 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

54

Medicare enrollment records show 54 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 46 practice at this address and 48 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 54
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1255021812
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1255498150
243 CHARLES ST AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1710650718
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1497340145
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1104432913
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
Same address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1134912256
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 523-7900
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1346654423
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
Same address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1649893538
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1477286656
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1619769049
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
Same address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1972497766
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 523-7900
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1982121489
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
Same address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1497241012
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
Same address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1356835599
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
Same address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1649016429
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(513) 785-9587
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1538881651
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1073409777
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1851458368
243 CHARLES ST AUDIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1275047029
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-4235
Same address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1114664125
243 CHARLES ST
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 573-3266
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
See all 54 clinicians

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 Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - (CMS certification number 220075), from CMS Care Compare.

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220075
Location243 Charles StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County · (617) 523-7900
Emergency services Meaningful use of EHRs

Patient Experience

HCAHPS patient survey · Jan 2023 – Dec 2023
5/5 summary rating
Nurse communication
5/5
Doctor communication
5/5
Staff responsiveness
5/5
Communication about medicines
4/5
Discharge information
4/5
Care transition
5/5
Cleanliness
4/5
Quietness
2/5
Overall hospital rating
5/5
Recommend hospital
5/5
Star ratings summarize responses from patients surveyed after discharge, collected through the CMS HCAHPS program.

Complications & Deaths 13

Death rate for pneumonia patients
Cases too small to report
Pressure ulcer rate
0.43 No different than national
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications
Cases too small to report
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate
0.24 No different than national
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate
0.27 No different than national
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate
4.41 Worse than the national rate

Infections 1

Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)
2 observed cases · 1.742 predicted · 6,897 patient days
1.148 No different than national

Unplanned Hospital Visits 6

Hospital return days for pneumonia patients
Cases too small to report
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
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery
633 No different than national
Rate of readmission after discharge from hospital (hospital-wide)
265 No different than national
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate
Cases too small to report

Timely & Effective Care 8

Emergency department volume
Medium
Admit Decision Time to ED Departure Time for Admitted Patients - non psychiatric/mental health disorders
83 minutes
Percentage of healthcare personnel who are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations
13.6%
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination
98%
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit A lower number of minutes is better
160 minutes
Left before being seen
2%

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 Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary's NPI number?

The NPI number for Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary is 1639101751. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.

Where is Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary located?

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary is located at 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 573-3089.

What is Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary's specialty?

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

Is Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Part A enrollment for this organization (Massachusetts, Hospital) is due for revalidation by March 31, 2027. 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 Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 54 clinicians, all in Qualified Audiologist, reassign their Medicare billing to Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary. 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. Of these, 46 practice at this address and 48 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary a Medicare-certified hospital?

Yes. Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - is a Medicare-certified hospital (Acute Care Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.

What insurance does Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Taro Health list Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary was last updated on April 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.