About UMR Coverage in Chelsea
UMR operates 3 distinct networks in Chelsea, MA, with a combined in-network roster of 239 doctors across 31 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Chelsea, UMR ranks #5 by provider count, the leader is Aetna with 362 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which UMR networks have the widest reach in Chelsea, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.
UMR publishes its Chelsea directory at the network level rather than the consumer-plan level. The labels on each row below (for example XME) are network identifiers, not the plan names printed on your member ID card. Your specific plan typically maps to one of these networks, but the mapping isn’t exposed in the federal filing. Match the doctor’s name first, then call the office with your member ID to confirm your plan is accepted.
Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Last refreshed May 29, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.
UMR Networks in Chelsea
UMR contracts with doctors at the network level in Chelsea. Each network below is a contract; your specific plan (printed on your member ID) maps to one of them.
XME
199
Choice Plus POS
POS
150
Select Plus POS
POS
150
Top Specialties Accepting UMR
UMR’s Chelsea network spans 31 distinct medical specialties. The mix reflects where the insurer has negotiated the deepest physician contracts. primary-care specialties and behavioral health tend to dominate, with surgical and sub-specialty networks typically narrower.
Click any specialty below to see a filtered list of just those in-network providers in Chelsea, including ratings, locations, years of experience, and contact information. For specialties with fewer than 10 in-network providers, you’ll likely want to check nearby cities too. the section further down on this page has your geographic options.
Physician Experience in UMR’s Chelsea Network
Years since medical school graduation is a reasonable proxy for experience, though it doesn’t capture fellowship training, subspecialty certifications, or years spent in specific clinical settings. For UMR’s Chelsea network the breakdown below gives a quick sense of whether you’re picking from a predominantly early-career roster or one weighted toward veteran practitioners.
A network heavy on early-career doctors (0–5 years) often means lower wait times for new patients and exposure to the latest training, while veteran providers (30+ years) typically bring deeper pattern recognition for unusual presentations. A balanced distribution. roughly one-quarter in each bucket. is a healthy signal that the insurer has depth at every career stage, not just new graduates filling out its directory.
Telehealth Coverage in Chelsea
61 of 239 UMR in-network providers (26%) offer telehealth visits in Chelsea. Video appointments are typically covered for follow-ups, medication refills and adjustments, mental-health sessions, dermatology triage, and low-acuity primary care.
Availability and reimbursement still vary by state regulation and specific plan. Psychiatry, behavioral-health, and primary-care telehealth is near-universal at this point; procedural specialties (cardiology, orthopedics) typically offer video visits for pre-op consults and post-op follow-up but not initial diagnostic visits. Call the office with your UMR member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.
Top specialties offering telehealth in Chelsea
Top Hospitals Serving UMR Patients in Chelsea
Hospitals with the most UMR-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that UMR has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.
Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your UMR plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Newton-wellesley Hospital
Newton, MA
North Shore Medical Center -
Salem, MA
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
Martha's Vineyard Hospital Inc
Oak Bluffs, MA
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
Coverage Compared in Chelsea
Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Chelsea. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.
If UMR’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Chelsea provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.
Nearby Cities with UMR Coverage
Cities closest to Chelsea where UMR has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.
The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s UMR network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-Chelsea options are likely more plentiful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UMR coverage in Chelsea
How do I find an UMR in-network doctor in Chelsea, MA?
UMR has 239 in-network providers across 31 medical specialties in Chelsea. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified May 29, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.
Which hospitals in Chelsea accept UMR?
Hospitals where UMR doctors most commonly practice in Chelsea include MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL, NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER -, BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your UMR plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.
Which medical specialties have the most UMR providers in Chelsea?
UMR's Chelsea network is largest in Diagnostic Radiology (90), Internal Medicine (40), Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) (32). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.
How does UMR compare to other insurers in Chelsea?
UMR ranks #5 of 6 major insurers tracked in Chelsea by provider count, with 239 doctors. Aetna leads at 362 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in Chelsea.
Why don't I see specific UMR plan names like Bronze or Silver?
UMR files its Chelsea provider directory at the network level rather than by consumer plan name. The labels above (such as XME) are the network identifiers UMR uses internally. Your specific plan, whether commercial group, Medicare, or Medicaid, maps to one of these networks but the federal filing format doesn't expose which plan goes with which network. To verify your exact plan covers a specific doctor, call the provider with your member ID handy.
How do I verify a doctor is in-network with UMR?
Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific UMR plan, and third check UMR's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed May 29, 2026.
What if my doctor isn't listed here?
This list reflects UMR's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on May 29, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept UMR, then check UMR's own member portal for confirmation.
When was this UMR data last updated?
The UMR Chelsea provider list was last refreshed May 29, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.
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Data freshness
Last verified May 29, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly