DR. CATHERINE ELIZABETH FIRESTEIN MD, MPH
NPI 1427348382
Hospitalist in San Diego, CA

Q: What is Catherine Firestein's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Firestein is 1427348382. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2011.

Q: What is Catherine Firestein's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Active since April 12, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

200 W ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(800) 926-8273 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 22, 2019, Sep 19, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Firestein Md, Mph NPPES

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

DR. CATHERINE ELIZABETH FIRESTEIN MD, MPH (NPI 1427348382) is an individual hospitalist provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A143013) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427348382

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CATHERINE ELIZABETH FIRESTEINCredential: MD, MPH

Location Address200 W ARBOR DRSan Diego, CA 92103-9000

Mailing AddressPo Box 232410San Diego, CA 92193-2410

Phone(800) 926-8273

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateApril 12, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1427348382 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A143013

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

200 W ARBOR DR, San Diego, CA 92103

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid2146742LA

Medicaid00780010MS

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. Catherine Elizabeth Firestein Md, Mph 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 ID6305065079

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160718002039

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 7

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

218 services91 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

157 services74 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

38 services37 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

31 services31 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

22 services11 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92103 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

$140.22 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$108.42 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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