Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Herbert L. Cares work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Herbert L. Cares at 1 hospital: Newton-Wellesley Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Herbert L. Cares see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Boston, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Herbert L. Cares's specialty?
- Medicare lists Neurosurgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Herbert L. Cares accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Herbert L. Cares accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Herbert L. Cares?
- (617) 724-0287, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Herbert L. Cares's NPI number?
- 1962440909. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Herbert L. Cares works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Herbert L. Cares at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Newton-Wellesley HospitalNewton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 220101
Practice locations
Addresses where Herbert L. Cares is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114 (617) 724‑0287
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Herbert L. Cares as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc3,558 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Boston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1963 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962440909 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians