DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE
NPI 1851333686
General Acute Care Hospital in Boston, MA

Active since June 13, 2006
450 BROOKLINE AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 632-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 6, 2021, Nov 25, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dana-farber Cancer Institute NPPES

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

DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE (NPI 1851333686) is a healthcare organization registered as a general acute care hospital in Boston, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Paul Dembinski, Sr. Director Of Pfs, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851333686
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282N00000X
Legal Business NameDANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC.
Location Address450 BROOKLINE AVEBoston, MA 02215-5418
Mailing AddressPo Box 414744Boston, MA 02241-4744 · (617) 632-3000
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPaul DembinskiSr. Director Of Pfs · (617) 632-3935
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2022
✔ NPI 1851333686 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.
450 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA 02215

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsDana-farber Cancer Institute

Other Identifiers 2

Other1002481MD · Outpatient
Medicaid1202383MA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dana-farber Cancer Institute is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

1,028

Medicare enrollment records show 1,028 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 323 practice at this address and 869 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 43

Medical Oncology211
Hematology/Oncology174
Nurse Practitioner146
Radiation Oncology75
Internal Medicine59
Pediatric Medicine38
Hematology36
Hospice/Palliative Care31
35 other specialties258

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 1,028
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1053632984
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 582-9164
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nuclear Medicine
NPI 1457832404
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-5500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346883428
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-2210
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1023689510
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-3466
✔ PECOSSame address
Medical Oncology
NPI 1205179777
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-5301
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Medical Oncology
NPI 1386185874
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1205217718
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-3000
✔ PECOSSame address
Hematology/Oncology
NPI 1255630612
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1265893176
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-3000
✔ PECOSSame address
Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
NPI 1861469249
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-3667
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hematology
NPI 1285058321
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 582-8410
✔ PECOSSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1083935878
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-3446
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Neurology
NPI 1932563574
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-2166
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Psychiatry
NPI 1609339761
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-6464
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hospice/Palliative Care
NPI 1518228113
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-6464
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Radiation Oncology
NPI 1750695201
450 BROOKLINE AVE DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Dermatology
NPI 1053638197
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 732-5500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Infectious Disease
NPI 1588240386
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-2000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Surgical Oncology
NPI 1316118797
450 BROOKLINE AVE DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-3521
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Allergy/Immunology
NPI 1518229855
450 BROOKLINE AVE
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-5055
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
See all 1,028 clinicians

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

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 7

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Friends Place carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Friends Place

DMEPOS supplier · Boston, MAOperated by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Friends Place agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20676683
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1987
Supplier Location450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
Supplier Specialties
Hospital Pharmacy

Medicare Product Categories

Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order)
Home blood glucose monitors including lancets, reagent strips, and other supplies necessary for the proper functioning of the device
Canes and/or Crutches
Standard Canes, Quad Canes, Offset Canes, Standard Crutches, Forearm Crutches
Walkers
Standard Walkers, Wheeled Walkers, Folding Walker
Orthoses: Off-The-Shelf
Met pads, Heel pads, Heel spur pads
Breast Prostheses and/or Accessories
Prosthetic bra, Surgical bra
Surgical Dressings
Gauze, Elastic bandages, Adhesive tape
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. is 1851333686. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006. The provider is doing business as Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Where is Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. located?

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 632-3000.

What is Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1,028 clinicians in 43 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 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 Medical Oncology (211), Hematology/Oncology (174) and Nurse Practitioner (146). Of these, 323 practice at this address and 869 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Friends Place accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Taro Health list Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. 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 Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. was last updated on June 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.