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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Richard D. Patten, MD

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Brighton, MA · Taunton, MA … · Massachusetts

Summary

Richard D. Patten, MD (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Boston, MA, Brighton, MA and Taunton, MA and other places. NPI 1992813042. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard D. Patten, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyPrimary specialty
May acceptAccepts Medicare assignment
38Years since medical school (graduated 1988)
University Of Maryland School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
BMC Affiliated Physicians, Inc.Group practice (+3 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Richard D. Patten work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard D. Patten at 5 hospitals: Boston Medical Center, Boston Medical Center-Brighton, Brown University Health Morton Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center and Tufts Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Richard D. Patten see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Boston, MA, Brighton, MA and Brockton, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Richard D. Patten's specialty?
Medicare lists Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology as the primary specialty, and also Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology).
Does Richard D. Patten accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Richard D. Patten may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is the phone number for Richard D. Patten?
(617) 638-8000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Richard D. Patten's NPI number?
1992813042. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Richard D. Patten works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard D. Patten at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard D. Patten is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard D. Patten as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • BMC Affiliated Physicians, Inc.564 clinicians in the group
  • Evans Medical Foundation Inc536 clinicians in the group
  • Lifespan Physician Group of Massachusetts Inc476 clinicians in the group
  • Cardiovascular Center at Tufts Medical Center Inc97 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1992813042
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians