JOHN RICHARD FREEDY MD
NPI 1336257377
Family Medicine in Charleston, SC
About John Richard Freedy Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOHN RICHARD FREEDY MD (NPI 1336257377) is an individual family medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (LL24169) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (2002).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
John Richard Freedy Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show John Freedy reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Charleston, SC 29425
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
North Charleston, SC 29406
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Musc Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SCPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is John Freedy's NPI number?
The NPI number for John Freedy is 1336257377. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 29, 2006.
Where is John Freedy located?
John Freedy practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.
What is John Freedy's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
Is John Freedy enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. John Freedy is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organizations bill Medicare for John Freedy's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Freedy reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (Charleston, SC) and Carolina Family Care Inc (North Charleston, SC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for John Freedy's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does John Freedy accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and UnitedHealthcare list John Freedy as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is John Freedy affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, John Freedy is affiliated with Musc Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for John Freedy was last updated on August 3, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# John Richard Freedy, MD · NPI 1336257377
Family Medicine physician in Charleston, South Carolina. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 29, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1336257377 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 29, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Family Medicine · taxonomy 207Q00000X
- **State license:** LL24169 (South Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425-0001
- **Phone:** (843) 792-1414
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol (NPI 1013934629, Charleston, SC); Carolina Family Care Inc (NPI 1194152272, North Charleston, SC) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine, class of 2002
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 3, 2011
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare UPIN I35010; Medicare ID-Type Unspecified AA0971 (SC); Medicaid 241697 (SC)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1336257377) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.