CMS Price Transparency Data

Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine

Facility: Boston Medical Center-Brighton

Billing Code: 90716 (HCPCS)

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A fair price for this
$210
modeled fair price · typically $120–$288
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$120
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $90 under the fair price
Fair price $210 This hospital $120 Cash price $292 Hospital's list price $649

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How this hospital compares to other MA hospitals

Lowest price of the 9 MA hospitals we have prices for — a strong deal.

Cheapest $120 Priciest $196

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 MA hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is about $210. Boston Medical Center-Brighton charges insurers about $120, or about $292 in cash — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Brighton, MA.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Cigna UnitedHealthcareHumanaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $67 - $282 —
Aetnamajor $452 - $497 —
Cignamajor $120 —
Harvard Pilgrim $187 —
Tufts Health Plan $106 - $120 —
UniCare $67 —
+ 6 smaller / regional plans $468 - $515

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 736 Cambridge Street, Nevins Building, Brighton, MA 02135
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals