Quick Summary

  • Mumbai has 171 CGHS empanelled facilities in 2026, including 95 hospitals, 56 eye centres, 9 diagnostic centres, and 11dental clinics, making it the largest CGHS empanelled hospital network in Maharashtra.
  • Of the 171 facilities, 102 hold NABH accreditation, meaning over half the network meets national quality and patient safety standards.
  • Mumbai is the headquarters of the CGHS Mumbai zone, which also covers Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Chandrapur. Beneficiaries across this zone can access Mumbai’s empanelled hospitals when needed.
  • For planned treatments, a referral from your designated CGHS wellness centre is mandatory; for emergencies, you can walk into any empanelled hospital directly without a referral.
  • When CGHS package rates fall short of actual treatment costs, especially for cancer, transplants, or long ICU stays, families in Mumbai have used ImpactGuru medical crowdfunding to raise funds quickly and bridge the gap.

Introduction

Mumbai is home to some of India’s finest hospitals, but knowing which ones are covered under the Central Government Health Scheme is a different challenge altogether. For central government employees, pensioners, and their families living in Mumbai, finding the right CGHS empanelled hospital in the right part of the city can save both time and money, especially when dealing with a medical situation that cannot wait.

As of 2026, Mumbai has 171 CGHS empanelled facilities spread across the city and its extended areas, including Thane, Navi Mumbai, Mira Road, and beyond. This guide breaks them down by area, specialty, and accreditation status so you have everything in one place.

Note: Empanelment status is updated periodically by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Always verify the current status of a hospital on the official CGHS portal at cghs.mohfw.gov.in before visiting.

CGHS Empanelled Hospitals in Mumbai With NABH Accreditation

NABH accreditation, awarded by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers, is the clearest quality marker when choosing a CGHS empanelled hospital. NABH-accredited hospitals are also eligible for higher CGHS package rates, which means better coverage for you.

Of Mumbai’s 171 empanelled facilities, 102 hold NABH accreditation. Here are some of the key NABH-accredited CGHS empanelled hospitals in Mumbai:

Multi-Specialty Hospitals

  • Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Marine Lines, one of Mumbai’s oldest and most established multi-specialty hospitals
  • Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vile Parle West, NABH-accredited, full range of specialties
  • Fortis Hospitals, Mulund, Goregaon Link Road, NABH-accredited, general purpose, and multi-specialty
  • Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Andheri West, NABH-accredited, tertiary care
  • Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road – NABH-accredited, cardiac and multi-specialty
  • Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, Navi Mumbai – NABH-accredited, cardiac and orthopaedic specialty
  • Terna Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai – NABH accredited, cardiac and ophthalmic specialty
  • SRV Mamata Hospital, Dombivli – NABH accredited, cardiac and orthopaedic
  • SRV C Hospital LLP, Chembur – NABH accredited, cardiac and orthopaedic
  • Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Borivali West – NABH-accredited
  • Apex Hospitals, Mulund West – NABH-accredited
  • Shree Pragati Foundation Hira Mongi Navneet Hospital, Mulund West – NABH-accredited

Cancer Specialty Hospitals

  • HCG Cancer Centre, Borivali – NABH-accredited, oncology specialty
  • HCG ICS Khubchandani Cancer Centre, Cooperage – NABH accredited, oncology specialty
  • Cellcure Cancer Centre, Ghatkopar – NABH accredited, oncology specialty

Eye Centres (NABH Accredited)

  • Global Eye Clinic, Ghatkopar West – NABH accredited

Area-Wise CGHS Hospitals in Mumbai for Central Government Employees

Mumbai’s CGHS network spans a large geography. Here is a breakdown by area so you can identify the hospitals closest to where you live or work:

Western Suburbs (Andheri, Jogeshwari, Borivali, Kandivali)

  • Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Andheri West
  • HCG Cancer Centre, Borivali
  • Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Borivali West
  • Dr. Vaidya Eye Hospital, Andheri West (Non-NABH, ophthalmology)
  • Envision Eye Hospital, Jogeshwari West (Non-NABH, ophthalmology)
  • Aarthi Scans and Labs, Andheri and Borivali (diagnostics)

Central Suburbs (Ghatkopar, Kurla, Chembur, Wadala)

  • Cellcure Cancer Centre, Ghatkopar
  • Global Eye Clinic, Ghatkopar West (NABH accredited)
  • SRV C Hospital LLP, Chembur
  • Aarthi Scans and Labs, Ghatkopar and Dharavi (diagnostics)

Eastern Suburbs and Harbour Line (Mulund, Thane, Dombivli, Kalyan)

  • Fortis Hospitals, Mulund
  • Apex Hospitals, Mulund West
  • Shree Pragati Foundation, Hira Mongi Navneet Hospital, Mulund West
  • Kaizen Super Speciality Hospital, Thane West
  • SRV Mamata Hospital, Dombivli
  • Alpine Diagnostic Centre, Thane West (NABL-accredited, diagnostics)

South Mumbai and Central Mumbai (Marine Lines, Parel, Wadala)

  • Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Marine Lines
  • HCG ICS Khubchandani Cancer Centre, Cooperage
  • Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vile Parle West
  • Aarthi Scans and Labs, Parel (diagnostics)

Navi Mumbai (Vashi, Nerul, Seawoods, Sanpada)

  • Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi
  • Terna Hospital, Nerul
  • Apollo Hospital, Navi Mumbai (super-specialty, cardiac)
  • Aarthi Scans and Labs, Vashi (diagnostics)
  • Advanced Eye Hospital, Sanpada (Non-NABH, ophthalmology)
  • Eye Max Super Speciality Eye Centre, Seawoods (Non-NABH, ophthalmology)
  • Sushrusha Heart Care and Multi-Speciality Hospital, Nerul (Non-NABH)

Mira Road and Extended Areas

  • Wockhardt Hospital, Mira Road (NABH-accredited, cardiac)

CGHS Empanelled Eye Hospitals and Diagnostic Centres in Mumbai

Beyond general hospitals, Mumbai’s CGHS network includes a significant number of standalone eye centres and diagnostic facilities, often overlooked but frequently needed.

Eye Centres Mumbai has 56 CGHS empanelled eye centres as of 2026. These cover services include cataract surgery, laser eye correction, microsurgery, and routine ophthalmology consultations. Key ones include:

  • Aayush Eye Clinic, Chembur (Non-NABH, microsurgery, and laser)
  • Dr. Vaidya Eye Hospital, Andheri West (Non-NABH)
  • Envision Eye Hospital, Jogeshwari West (Non-NABH)
  • Global Eye Clinic, Ghatkopar West (NABH accredited)
  • Advanced Eye Hospital, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai (Non-NABH)
  • Eye Max Super Speciality Eye Centre, Seawoods (Non-NABH)

Mumbai has 9 CGHS-empanelled diagnostic centres. These cover lab tests, imaging, radiology, and pathology. Key ones include:

  • Aarthi Scans and Labs – multiple branches across Mumbai (Vashi, Thane, Kalyan, Ghatkopar, Parel, Andheri, Borivali, Dharavi)
  • Alpine Diagnostic Centre, Thane West (NABL accredited)

For the complete list of diagnostic centres and eye hospitals, visit cghs.mohfw.gov.in and filter by facility type under your city.

How to Use Your CGHS Card at Empanelled Hospitals in Mumbai

The process is the same across Maharashtra, but Mumbai has a larger wellness centre network, 29 CGHS dispensaries, which means shorter travel distances for most beneficiaries. Here is how to use your benefits:

  1. Visit your assigned CGHS wellness centre first for all planned treatments. Your wellness centre is assigned based on your home address and is listed on your CGHS card.
  2. Get a referral from the dispensary medical officer if specialist care or hospitalisation is needed.
  3. Carry your CGHS card, referral letter, and a valid photo ID to the empanelled hospital.
  4. Confirm cashless treatment eligibility at the billing counter before the procedure begins.
  5. For any charges beyond CGHS package rates, co-payments, room upgrades, or uncovered procedures, clarify these upfront with the hospital billing team.
  6. For reimbursement of emergency expenses at non-empanelled hospitals, submit all bills, prescriptions, and the discharge summary to your wellness centre within 30 days.

CGHS 24×7 helpline: 1800-208-8900 (toll-free)

What to Do When CGHS Is Not Enough for Treatment in Mumbai

Mumbai’s private hospitals are among the most advanced in India, but also among the most expensive. CGHS package rates, while helpful, often do not fully cover the cost of treatments like bone marrow transplants, advanced cancer care, or long-term ICU admissions at premium hospitals like Kokilaben or Nanavati Max.

In these situations, many Mumbai families have turned to ImpactGuru to raise the difference. As one of India’s most trusted medical crowdfunding platforms, ImpactGuru has helped thousands of central government families and others fund treatments that insurance and government schemes could not fully cover.

An ImpactGuru fundraiser can be set up in minutes. You share your story, your network contributes, and funds are transferred directly to your account as they come in, no waiting, no minimum target. For families managing active hospital admissions in Mumbai’s high-cost private hospitals, this kind of emergency fundraising can make a critical difference in whether a treatment happens on time or gets delayed.

CGHS Mumbai: Facility-Wise Quick Reference

Facility TypeTotal in MumbaiNABH or NABH+NABL Accredited
Hospitals9555+
Eye Centres56Select facilities
Diagnostic Centres9NABL-accredited select centres
Dental Clinics11Select facilities
Total171110
CGHS Mumbai: Facility-Wise Quick Reference

Note: Data sourced from cghs.mohfw.gov.in and cghshospitals.com, last verified April–May 2026. Verify current empanelment status before visiting.

Conclusion

With 171 empanelled facilities spread across Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai, the CGHS network in this city is both extensive and well-accredited. Whether you need a multi-specialty hospital in South Mumbai, a cardiac centre in Mira Road, a cancer facility in Borivali, or a diagnostic lab close to home, there is likely a CGHS-empanelled option within reach.

That said, Mumbai’s healthcare costs can be high, and CGHS package rates do not always bridge the full gap for complex or prolonged treatments. If you find yourself in that situation, starting an ImpactGuru fundraiser is one of the fastest ways to get financial support from your personal network and beyond, without waiting for approvals or reimbursements. Thousands of families across Mumbai have used ImpactGuru to fund cancer treatment, organ transplants, and critical surgeries through the platform, often within days of launching their campaign.

Use this guide to find the right hospital, know your CGHS entitlements, and remember that financial help is available if you ever need it.

CGHS empanelled hospitals in Mumbai, Impact Guru
Written By Navpreet Kaur Padda

Navpreet Kaur is a Healthcare Research Analyst at ImpactGuru, creating educational and informational content focused on healthcare awareness, medical fundraising, and patient support in India.