Rehabilitation Referrals

Referring Patients to BIDMC for Rehabilitation Services

Referring providers can be confident in their decision to send patients to BIDMC for rehabilitation. Our team is dedicated to supporting both patients and providers through every step of the rehabilitation journey, enhancing the patient experience and ensuring positive outcomes.

Providers can easily order a referral using the BIDMC online medical record system. If the system is not available, you can also submit a referral via fax or phone. Be sure to provide relevant clinical details such as diagnosis, functional limitations and any special considerations for the patient to ensure the most appropriate rehabilitation services are selected.

Occupational or Physical Therapy Referrals

To receive occupational and physical therapy services, a physician’s order and an insurance referral are necessary. Providers can refer a patient for occupational or physical therapy services via BIDMC’s online medical record system or by calling our main number at 617-754-9100. A specialist will assist you in getting your patient to the right place. Fax orders and referrals to 617-754-9620.

Our main location is in the Shapiro Building on the East Campus, but we can also direct you to our other locations or to our clinical affiliates, depending on your patient’s needs.

Speech-Language, Voice & Swallowing Therapy Referrals

A physician’s order is required to receive voice, speech and swallowing services. An insurance referral is also often needed. Physicians can send orders and primary care physicians can enter insurance referrals via BIDMC’s online medical record system or by calling our main number at 617-632-7400. Fax orders and referrals to 617-632-7401. Please note: Additional authorization is sometimes required by certain insurances before therapy can begin.