STEVEN M. FREEDMAN MD
NPI 1659459451
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Walnut Creek, CA
NPI Status: Active since November 01, 2006
Contact Information
1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD
WALNUT CREEK, CA
ZIP 94598
Phone: (925) 941-4202
- Individual
- Male
- Family Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About STEVEN FREEDMAN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Steven Freedman, a provider established in Walnut Creek, California with a medical specialization in Family Medicine, focusing in hospice and palliative medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1659459451 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207QH0002X with license number G50391 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 9 years ago.
- NPI
- 1659459451
- Provider Name
- STEVEN M. FREEDMAN MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
- Location Phone
- (925) 941-4202
- Mailing Address
- 1450 TREAT BLVD STE 300 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-01-2006
- Last Update Date
- 02-03-2017
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Family Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207QH0002X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- G50391
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207Q00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Family Medicine | G50391 (CA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| A51666 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | ||
| 00G503910 | MEDICAID (05) | CA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Steven Freedman is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 94598 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $104.51
- Minimum New Patient Price $69
- Maximum New Patient Price $202.35
- Average New Patient Copayment $26.12
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $17.25
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $50.58
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $119.48
- Minimum Established Patient Price $23.44
- Maximum Established Patient Price $166.46
- Average Established Patient Copayment $29.87
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.86
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $41.61
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1659459451, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1659459451, enumerated as an "individual" on November 01, 2006.
The provider is located at 1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598 and the phone number is (925) 941-4202.
Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207QH0002X and a focus in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
