Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center: Doctors, Hours & MyChart

Livingston NJ patient guide • RWJBarnabas Health

Livingston Hospital Visit Planner

Use this 2026 guide before you call Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, log in to RWJBarnabas Health MyChart, request medical records, use the emergency department, check parking, visit a patient, pay a bill, find a doctor, or prepare for admission.

This page is built as a practical patient-route guide, not a generic hospital listing. It covers phone numbers, MyChart, emergency care, burn and stroke routes, records, billing, visitor rules, parking, WiFi, gift shop, pharmacy, official links, map, scripts and common mistakes.

94 Old Short Hills Road973-322-5000RWJBH MyChartER open 24 hoursParking fee applies
Portal, ER, records, bill or visit?Choose the correct Cooperman Barnabas route before you drive, call, pay or share private health information.
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Quick answer: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, formerly Saint Barnabas Medical Center, is located at 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039. The main phone number is 973-322-5000. Patient Information is 973-322-8000. Emergency Department phone is 973-322-5180, and the emergency department is open 24 hours. Medical Records / Health Information Management is 973-322-5835. Patient billing is 1-877-221-7809. Physician Referral is 1-888-724-7123. For emergencies, call 911.
HospitalCooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Address94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
Main phone973-322-5000
PortalRWJBarnabas Health MyChart
Emergency first: call 911 for chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing trouble, major bleeding, burns, major injury, poisoning, overdose, seizure, suicidal crisis, severe allergic reaction, sudden confusion or rapidly worsening symptoms. Do not wait for a MyChart message, web form, records office, billing office, appointment line or directory page.

Patient Task Finder: Choose the Right Cooperman Barnabas Route

Most people searching for Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center need one action: portal access, emergency help, patient room information, records, billing, a doctor appointment, visitor rules, parking or a birth certificate route. Use this table before calling or driving.

What you needBest first routeWhy it saves timePrepare before contacting
Life-threatening symptoms911 / Emergency DepartmentWeb forms, portal messages, billing and records teams are not emergency-response routes.Medication list, allergies, ID, insurance if safe, emergency contact.
Portal login, results, appointments or refillsRWJBarnabas Health MyChartMyChart can help with appointments, eCheck-in, test results, refills and proxy-access forms.Username, password, activation code if needed, date of birth, phone/email on file.
Patient room or patient callPatient Information: 973-322-8000The main switchboard may not be the fastest route for finding a patient.Patient full legal name, relationship and unit/room if known.
Doctor appointmentAppointments: 973-322-7888 or Physician Referral 1-888-724-7123Specialty, insurance, campus location and referral needs can vary.Insurance card, symptoms, referral, preferred provider/location, prior records.
Medical recordsRWJBarnabas medical records request / HIM: 973-322-5835Records not in MyChart may need Datavant online request, ID and delivery choice.Photo ID, date range, record type, receiving doctor or fax.
Radiology images or film libraryRadiology / Film LibraryImages and films may not be handled like ordinary chart records.Study date, body part, modality, receiving doctor details.
Bill or financial questionPatient Billing: 1-877-221-7809Hospital, physician, anesthesia, radiology and other charges can be separate.Statement, account number, insurance EOB, service date.
Visiting a patientVisitor guidelines + patient unitAdult, ICU, labor/delivery, mother-baby, pediatrics, NICU and surgery rules can differ.Patient unit, visitor age, ID, parking plan and current symptoms check.

RWJBarnabas Health MyChart: Login, Results, eCheck-In and Refills

Cooperman Barnabas uses the RWJBarnabas Health MyChart route for online patient access. MyChart can help patients schedule or view appointments, use eCheck-In, update information, sign consents, provide co-pays, request refillable medications, access test results and use proxy-access forms when eligible.

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Use official MyChart only

Start from RWJBarnabas Health or the official MyChart page before entering private health information. Avoid ad links or copied login pages.

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eCheck-In

Use eCheck-In when available to update information, sign consents and handle co-pays before arrival.

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Proxy access

MyChart offers proxy consent forms, including teen proxy forms. Use formal proxy rules instead of sharing passwords.

MyChart taskBest useImportant warning
Test resultsView available lab and test results after they post.Do not self-diagnose without provider interpretation.
AppointmentsSchedule, view or prepare for eligible appointments.Call the office if symptoms are urgent or the appointment is not listed.
RefillsRequest refillable medications through the medication list.Use your pharmacy or doctor office for urgent medication problems.
RecordsCheck MyChart first for available information.Formal medical records not in the portal may need an online Patient Request app.
Emergency symptomsDo not use MyChart for emergencies.Call 911 or use emergency care immediately.

Doctors, Appointments and Specialty Services

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is an RWJBarnabas Health facility with major services in cancer care, cardiac care, neurology and neurosurgery, burn care, stroke care, maternity, pediatrics, surgery, transplant-related services, imaging and outpatient programs. Confirm the exact office before traveling because some services are located in the East Wing, Ambulatory Care Center, West Orange or another RWJBarnabas location.

Appointments

The phone directory lists appointments at 973-322-7888.

Physician Referral

Physician Referral is listed as 1-888-724-7123.

Major care areas

Official pages highlight cancer, heart and vascular, neurology/neurosurgery, burn, pediatrics, women’s health and transplant services.

Office location matters

Some services are not inside the main hospital building. Ask for the exact address, floor and suite.

Before an appointment, confirm these details

  • Exact address, building, wing, floor, suite, entrance and parking recommendation.
  • Whether the visit is at the main hospital, East Wing, Ambulatory Care Center, West Orange or another office.
  • Whether you need a referral, prior authorization, insurance confirmation or out-of-network estimate.
  • Whether labs, imaging, fasting, medication hold or pre-admission testing is required.
  • Whether previous records, imaging reports, medication bottles, supplements or a caregiver should come with you.

Emergency Department, Pediatric ER, Burn Center and Stroke Care

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center’s Emergency Department is open 24 hours and is described by RWJBarnabas as one of the busiest emergency care facilities in New Jersey. The official ER page describes specialty support for The Heart Center, The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas and a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

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Use ER / 911 now for

  • Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing trouble, fainting or heart attack symptoms.
  • Major burn, smoke inhalation, electrical injury or serious chemical exposure.
  • Major trauma, head injury, uncontrolled bleeding, severe wound or serious fall.
  • Seizure, poisoning, overdose, severe allergic reaction or suicidal crisis.
  • Sudden confusion, severe abdominal pain or rapidly worsening symptoms.
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Office or urgent-care route may fit better for

  • Mild sore throat, minor rash, ear pain or uncomplicated cold symptoms.
  • Routine refills, forms, non-urgent medication questions or chronic-condition follow-up.
  • MyChart login help, records requests, billing questions or appointment rescheduling.
  • Stable symptoms your doctor says can wait for outpatient care.
Emergency routeOfficial detailWhat it means for patients
Emergency DepartmentOpen 24 hours; phone 973-322-5180.Use for serious or rapidly worsening symptoms; call 911 for immediate emergency response.
Pediatric emergency careThe ER page says the department has pediatric emergency medicine specialists and pediatric care service areas.Do not delay pediatric emergency symptoms while searching online.
Burn CenterThe phone directory lists The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas at 973-322-5920.Serious burns need emergency evaluation; call 911 for severe burn emergencies.
Stroke CenterThe phone directory lists Stroke Center at Cooperman Barnabas at 973-322-6500.Stroke signs are time-critical; call 911 instead of driving yourself.
Fast Track / urgent service areasThe ER page references triage, pediatric care, critical care, adult medical/surgical and urgent care areas.Triage controls care order; lower-acuity patients may use a focused process.

Medical Records, Film Library, Radiology and Birth Certificates

RWJBarnabas Health medical records can often start with MyChart. For standard records or records not available through the portal, RWJBarnabas points patients to a secure online Patient Request app hosted by Datavant. Cooperman Barnabas also lists Health Information Management and department phone numbers for records-related questions.

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Medical Records / HIM

The Cooperman Barnabas phone directory lists 973-322-5835 for Health Information Management / Medical Records.

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Film Library

The phone directory lists 973-322-5236 for the Film Library and 973-322-5800 for Radiology.

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Birth certificates

Birth certificates are not kept by Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Use the Livingston Health Department route.

Record needBest routePrepareCommon mistake
View available recordsRWJBarnabas Health MyChartPortal login, date of service, provider name.Requesting formal copies when portal information is enough.
Standard records not in portalRWJBarnabas online Patient Request appPhoto ID, date range, record type, delivery preference.Requesting “everything” when a specific report would work.
Records sent to a doctorFormal request with recipient detailsDoctor name, office address, phone, fax and appointment date.Assuming the receiving office already has the record.
Imaging films / image filesFilm Library or RadiologyStudy date, modality, body part, receiving doctor details.Confusing a written imaging report with actual image files.
Birth certificateLivingston Health Department / Community CenterParent details, child details and local vital-record requirements.Calling the hospital records office for an official birth certificate.
Records tip: ask the receiving doctor exactly what is needed: discharge summary, ER note, operative report, pathology report, imaging report, lab result, medication list or actual image files. Targeted records are easier to process and review.

Billing, Pricing Estimates, Accepted Insurance and Financial Resources

Cooperman Barnabas billing and pricing are part of RWJBarnabas Health financial resources. Patient billing is listed at 1-877-221-7809. Use official RWJBarnabas payment and financial-resource pages, especially if you need accepted insurance, online billing, price estimates or an itemized statement.

Patient Billing

Phone directory lists 1-877-221-7809 for patient billing.

Accepted insurance

Check the official accepted-insurance page before planned care.

Price estimates

Use RWJBarnabas pricing estimate resources for planned services.

Financial resources

Use official financial-resource links for payment, assistance and estimate questions.

Before paying a large Cooperman Barnabas bill, check these 8 things

  • Is this a hospital facility bill, physician bill, anesthesia bill, radiology bill, pathology bill, emergency physician bill or lab bill?
  • Has your insurer fully processed the claim and issued an Explanation of Benefits?
  • Does the statement match your name, service date, account number and insurance plan?
  • Can you request an itemized statement before paying or disputing?
  • Did you check accepted insurance before planned care?
  • Do you need a pricing estimate for an upcoming scheduled service?
  • Do financial assistance or payment arrangement options apply?
  • Are you paying only through official RWJBarnabas / MyChart / billing links?
Billing safety: be careful with text messages, copied payment pages and ads. Use official RWJBarnabas Health billing links or call the official billing number from the phone directory.

Visitor Rules: Standard Hours, Unit Exceptions and Safety

Cooperman Barnabas visitor guidance says standard visiting hours at RWJBarnabas adult acute-care hospitals are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Unit-specific rules can vary, and the hospital may make exceptions for medically appropriate situations such as end-of-life care, ICU visitors, pediatric parents or guardians, disabled patients with caregivers and care partners.

Visitor areaOfficial-style rule to checkPractical advice
Adult acute-care unitsStandard visiting hours 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; generally two visitors at a time unless unit rules differ.Confirm the patient’s unit before arriving.
Labor and DeliveryTwo significant others/support persons, including the birth partner; doula rules may apply separately.Ask the maternity unit about current support-person and doula rules before admission.
Post-partum / Mother-BabyFour visitors at a time in addition to the birth partner, with room maximums and sibling rules.Confirm sibling age and room-count rules before bringing children.
Pediatrics / PICUTwo parents or guardians may be allowed anytime; visitor-count rules apply.Ask the pediatric unit before bringing siblings or extra visitors.
NICUTwo parents or guardians may be allowed anytime; designated-person and sibling-age rules apply.NICU rules are strict; confirm before visiting.
Surgery / ProceduresTwo visitors may be allowed until pre-op and during recovery/discharge preparation.Ask whether waiting-room, recovery and discharge pickup rules differ.

Do not visit if you are sick

  • Fever or feeling feverish in the last 24 hours.
  • Cough, shortness of breath, flu-like or COVID-like symptoms.
  • Sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
  • Recent COVID-19, influenza, RSV or other contagious respiratory illness.
  • Recent close contact with a contagious respiratory illness if you cannot follow masking guidance.
Navigation tip: RWJBarnabas Health promotes the Find Your Way mobile app to help with arrival, parking recommendations and turn-by-turn directions inside the facility.

Parking, WiFi, ATM and Campus Navigation

The Cooperman Barnabas patient guide says there is a fee for general parking, and payment is made through ticket machines located in the main lobby and discharge lobby. Use the Find Your Way app or official directions when you need the best place to park for a specific department.

Parking fee

General parking has a fee. Bring your ticket inside and use the ticket machines.

Ticket machines

Payment machines are listed in the main lobby and discharge lobby.

ATM

The patient guide lists an ATM in the East Wing with 24-hour service.

WiFi

Patient guide says the guest network is BHGUEST and the password is bhwifi!!.

  • Take a photo of your parking level, lot row, entrance and elevator area.
  • Bring your parking ticket into the hospital so you can pay before returning to your car.
  • Ask your clinic or unit whether a specific entrance or parking area is best.
  • Allow extra time for Livingston traffic, parking, elevators, registration and walking to the right area.
  • For mobility needs, ask the department how to drop off safely before parking.

Patient Stay, Admission, Pre-Admission Testing and Support

A hospital stay can involve admitting, pre-admission testing, nursing, care coordination, social work, therapy, pastoral care, pharmacy, security, discharge planning and follow-up. Save these official phone routes when preparing for planned care.

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Admitting / Patient Access

Phone directory lists 973-322-5165 for Patient Access / Admitting.

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Pre-Admission Testing

Pre-Admission Testing is listed at 973-322-5064. Confirm labs, ECG, imaging, medication holds and fasting instructions.

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Patient Experience

The phone directory lists 973-322-5459 for Patient Experience Department.

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Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care is listed at 973-322-5015.

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Security

Security Department is listed at 973-322-5490.

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Care Coordination

Case Management is listed at 973-322-5055, and Social Work Services are listed at 973-322-5855.

Admission tip: for planned surgery or procedures, ask what to bring, what not to bring, where to park, when to arrive, whether eCheck-In is available, and who will update your family during recovery.

Gift Shop, Starbucks, Retail Pharmacy and Patient Amenities

Small details matter during a hospital visit. Cooperman Barnabas patient resources mention Starbucks, a gift shop, retail pharmacy, ATM, WiFi and patient guide resources. Verify current hours if you are visiting on a holiday, evening or weekend.

AmenityOfficial listed detailVisitor tip
StarbucksLocated in the Cooperman Family Pavilion off the main lobby.Check current hours before relying on it for late visits.
Gift ShopLocated in the Discharge Lobby; listed Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; delivery available at ext. 25239.Ask the unit before sending flowers, balloons or large gifts.
Retail PharmacyPhone directory lists Retail Pharmacy at 973-322-2445.Confirm prescription readiness before walking across campus.
ATMLocated in the East Wing; 24-hour service.Useful for parking, food or small purchases if card payment is not enough.
Medical LibraryConsumer health resources are available onsite; hours listed Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., closed holidays.Ask a librarian for reliable consumer-health information if needed.

Birth Certificates, Maternity and Pediatric Notes

Because many people search hospital pages after a delivery, this detail is important: official FAQ guidance says birth certificates are not kept by Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Use the Livingston Health Department / Community Center route instead.

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Birth certificate route

Go through Livingston Health Department / Community Center at 204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039, or call 973-535-7961 for recorded instructions.

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Maternity Concierge

Phone directory lists Maternity Concierge Service at 973-322-5500.

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Child Life

Child Life Department is listed at 973-322-8350, including for arranged pediatric visits or pre-operative tour questions.

Pediatric visitor note: pediatric, PICU, NICU and maternity units have special visitor rules. Always confirm current rules before bringing siblings, gifts, food or extra visitors.

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Map and Directions

Use this map for route planning to 94 Old Short Hills Road in Livingston. Before traveling, confirm the exact building, entrance, parking area and department because specialty offices, imaging, Ambulatory Care Center and West Orange locations may not use the same entrance.

Before leaving

Confirm appointment location, parking, entrance, ID, insurance card, MyChart access, records and arrival time.

At arrival

Ask for the correct desk, wing, department, floor and elevator if your instructions are unclear.

Before leaving

Confirm discharge instructions, medication changes, follow-up, records, billing questions and parking payment.

Helpful Video / Resource Decision

No single official Cooperman Barnabas video was reliable enough to embed here as the main patient-instruction video without risking outdated portal, parking, visitor or billing instructions. For current patient tasks, the safer user experience is to link directly to official RWJBarnabas Health pages for MyChart, medical records, billing, visiting hours, phone directory and the patient guide.

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Call and Message Scripts for Faster Help

Short, specific messages work better than long stories. Copy and edit the script that matches your need.

MyChart support script

Hi, I am a Cooperman Barnabas / RWJBarnabas Health patient and need MyChart help. My issue is [activation / forgot password / test result / eCheck-In / refill / proxy access]. What is the correct next step?

Records request script

Hi, I need records from Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center for service date [date]. I need [discharge summary / ER note / operative report / lab / imaging report / film images]. Should I use MyChart, the online Patient Request app, HIM, Film Library or Radiology?

Billing script

Hi, I received a Cooperman Barnabas / RWJBarnabas bill for account number [number]. Has insurance finished processing, is this a hospital or provider bill, and can I request an itemized statement or financial-resource review?

Appointment location script

Hi, I have an appointment with [provider/department] on [date]. Can you confirm the exact address, building, wing, floor, suite, entrance, parking recommendation, and whether I need labs, fasting, forms, referral or previous records?

Visitor script

Hi, I plan to visit [patient name] in [unit/room if known]. Can you confirm current visitor hours, visitor count, age limits, masking guidance, and whether food, flowers, children or PPE restrictions apply?

Gift shop / patient delivery script

Hi, I would like to send a gift or flowers to a patient at Cooperman Barnabas. Is the patient’s unit allowed to receive this item, and what patient details do you need for delivery?

Common Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Mistakes to Avoid

These mistakes create wrong-route calls, delayed records, parking stress, portal confusion and billing problems.

Using the website form for emergencies

The contact page says emergency requests cannot be processed through the website. Call 911 or use emergency care.

Forgetting it was formerly Saint Barnabas

Older documents, insurance references or provider notes may still say Saint Barnabas Medical Center. The current name is Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

Driving to the wrong office

Some services are in the East Wing, Ambulatory Care Center or West Orange, not always the main hospital entrance.

Asking for a birth certificate from the hospital

Birth certificates are not kept by the hospital. Use the Livingston Health Department route.

Requesting images through the wrong channel

Radiology image files and films may need Film Library or Radiology, not just standard medical records.

Ignoring paid parking workflow

General parking has a fee. Bring the ticket inside and use the ticket machines in the main or discharge lobby.

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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center FAQ

Where is Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center located?

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is located at 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039.

What is the main phone number for Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center?

The main phone number is 973-322-5000. Patient Information is listed at 973-322-8000.

Was Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center formerly Saint Barnabas Medical Center?

Yes. RWJBarnabas Health identifies Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center as formerly Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

Does Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center use MyChart?

Yes. Cooperman Barnabas uses the RWJBarnabas Health MyChart route for online access to appointments, eCheck-In, test results, refill requests and proxy forms when available.

Can I use MyChart for emergency symptoms?

No. MyChart is not an emergency route. For life-threatening or rapidly worsening symptoms, call 911 or use emergency care immediately.

What is the Cooperman Barnabas Emergency Department phone number?

The phone directory lists the Emergency Department at 973-322-5180. For medical emergencies, call 911.

Is the Cooperman Barnabas Emergency Department open 24 hours?

Yes. The official Emergency Department page lists hours as open 24 hours.

How do I request medical records from Cooperman Barnabas?

Check RWJBarnabas Health MyChart first. For standard records or records not available through the portal, use the RWJBarnabas online Patient Request app or contact Health Information Management / Medical Records at 973-322-5835.

Who do I call for radiology images or film library?

The phone directory lists Film Library at 973-322-5236 and Radiology Department at 973-322-5800.

Who do I call for Cooperman Barnabas billing questions?

The phone directory lists Patient Billing at 1-877-221-7809.

What are Cooperman Barnabas visiting hours?

Current Cooperman Barnabas visitor guidance lists standard visiting hours at RWJBarnabas adult acute-care hospitals from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Unit-specific rules and exceptions may apply.

How many visitors are allowed at Cooperman Barnabas?

Unless otherwise noted, the current visitor guidance says two visitors at a time are permitted for all units between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., and visitors must be 18 or older unless a specific unit rule says otherwise.

Is there a parking fee at Cooperman Barnabas?

Yes. The patient guide says there is a fee for general parking, with payment through ticket machines located in the main lobby and discharge lobby.

What is the Cooperman Barnabas WiFi network?

The patient guide lists BHGUEST as the guest WiFi network and bhwifi!! as the password.

Where is the gift shop at Cooperman Barnabas?

The patient guide says the gift shop is located in the Discharge Lobby, with listed hours Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., subject to change. Delivery is available at extension 25239.

How do I get a birth certificate for a baby born at Cooperman Barnabas?

Birth certificates are not kept by Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. The official FAQ directs patients to the Livingston Health Department / Community Center at 204 Hillside Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039, or phone 973-535-7961.

Final patient plan: for emergencies, call 911. For routine needs, use RWJBarnabas MyChart for online access, Patient Information for room calls, Health Information Management for records, Film Library/Radiology for image files, Patient Billing for statements, the official visitor page before visiting, and the patient guide for parking, WiFi, Starbucks, gift shop and campus amenities.