For Referring Providers
Providing your patients with expert specialty care
Transfers & Referrals Guidance
Welcome to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), where our team supports referring providers and practice staff in delivering specialized, seamless patient care. We offer essential resources for transferring and referring patients, including contact information, transfer procedures and specialty services across our network.
Doctor-to-Doctor Patient Referral Line
For quick access to our specialists, please call the BIDMC Doctor-to-Doctor Patient Referral Line at 617-667-2020. Our specialists can provide consultative advice in making a referral. Additionally, you can explore our Find a Doctor provider directory. There you can find specific providers by specialty area with contact information.
Referral Cecklist
Please ensure referral orders and reports are accurate and complete. You may be asked to provide the following:
- Patient's medical history
- List of current medications
- Relevant diagnostic results
Our referral coordinators will help you schedule an appointment.
Coordinating Communication & Follow-up
We collaborate closely with referring providers to ensure timely, effective communication throughout the patient's journey, supporting you in enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Providers can expect updates on patient status, progress and follow-up recommendations as needed. We are here to support you in delivering the best possible patient outcomes.
Specialty Referrals
Additional referral instructions are available for the following specialties:
Transfer Center
The Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) Transfer Center is available 24/7 to transfer patients to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and other BILH hospitals.
Call 617-278-7777 and select the hospital where you’d like to direct the transfer.
When every minute matters, the BILH Transfer Center supports referring providers, hospitals and clinical teams with fast, coordinated access to care across our system. From acute medical needs to specialty transfers, our team helps ensure patients are placed safely, efficiently, and with the right clinical oversight.
Our Transfer Center team works closely with receiving hospitals and referring clinicians to:
- Match patients to the right level of care
- Coordinate directly with hospital care teams
- Ensure smooth, timely transfers within the BILH system
- Facilitate clinical consultation when needed
Specialty Transfers
Certain services have dedicated lines for direct access. Find this specialty contact information below.
- Cardiology (CVI): 617-227-3422 (617-CAR-DIAC)
- Psychiatry Admissions: 617-754-2036
Additional Transfer & Referral Information
For additional guidelines on Emergency Department transfers, see Emergency Department Transfers & Referrals
Referring providers seeking ICU transfers should contact the ICU bed facilitator to connect with the ICU attending physician and make a patient bed available. For more information:
- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care & Pain Medicine: 617-278-8000
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine: 617-667-5864
Services
We offer a wide range of healthcare and specialty services, including emergency and urgent care.
