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DR. ERIC L FREEDMAN M.D.
NPI 1417952797
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Palm Desert, CA

Active since June 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
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CMS Quality Rating
36951 COOK STREET, STE 102, PALM DESERT, CA 92211(760) 342-8444(760) 342-8544 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Eric L Freedman M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ERIC L FREEDMAN M.D. (NPI 1417952797) is an individual hand surgery provider in Palm Desert, California, licensed in California (A507120) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417952797
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0106X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC L FREEDMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address36951 COOK STREET, STE 102Palm Desert, CA 92211-6082
Mailing Address36951 Cook St, Ste 102Palm Desert, CA 92211-6082 · (760) 342-8444 · Fax (760) 342-8544
Phone(760) 342-8444
Fax(760) 342-8544
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSJohns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2016
✔ NPI 1417952797 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0106X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A507120
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
36951 COOK STREET, Palm Desert, CA 92211
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare NSC1197050001CA
Other330767790CA · Tax Id
Medicare PIN00A507120CA
Medicare UPINH06835CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Eric L Freedman M.d. 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.

PECOS PAC ID4880707819
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110907000935
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 17

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.

Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702
This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
685 services342 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
520 services331 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
397 services397 patients
Injection into tendon or ligament 20550
An injection into a tendon or ligament involves placing medication directly into these areas to help reduce inflammation and pain. It's often used for conditions like arthritis or tendonitis. The procedure is quick and usually involves a local anesthetic.
270 services150 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 20600
This procedure involves inserting a thin needle into a small joint to remove (aspirate) or inject fluid. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or administer medication directly into the joint. It's generally safe with minimal discomfort.
253 services128 patients
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less 76000
Imaging guidance is a procedure where real-time images are used to direct medical tools during a treatment. This technique helps to improve accuracy and safety. The procedure typically lasts 60 minutes or less.
216 services198 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92211 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$91.88 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $22.97 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.08 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $18.52 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

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MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

Reported Quality Measures

Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
0%817 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
68%817 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
0%554 patients1/55-star benchmark: 77%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Wrist hand finger orthosis, without joint(s), prefabricated item that has been trimmed, bent, molded, assembled, or otherwise customized to fit a specific patient by an individual with expertise L3807
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier37 claims38 services$179.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Wrist hand finger orthosis, rigid without joints, may include soft interface material; straps, custom fabricated, includes fitting and adjustment L3808
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier13 claims16 services$330.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Wrist hand orthosis, wrist extension control cock-up, non molded, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3908
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier17 claims19 services$55.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Eric Freedman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Freedman is 1417952797. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2005.

Where is Eric Freedman located?

Eric Freedman practices at 36951 Cook Street Ste 102, Palm Desert, CA 92211. The listed phone number is (760) 342-8444.

What is Eric Freedman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0106X.

Is Eric Freedman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Freedman 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Freedman was last updated on November 29, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.