DR. SANDRA L FREIWALD M.D.
NPI 1669494662
Surgery - Trauma Surgery in San Diego, CA
NPI Status: Active since July 25, 2006
Contact Information
200 W ARBOR DR
MAIL CODE 8201
SAN DIEGO, CA
ZIP 92103
Phone: (619) 543-1899
- Individual
- Female
- Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- PECOS Enrolled
About SANDRA FREIWALD
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sandra Freiwald, a provider established in San Diego, California with a medical specialization in Surgery, focusing in trauma surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669494662 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2086S0127X with license number G84531 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1669494662
- Provider Name
- DR. SANDRA L FREIWALD M.D.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 200 W ARBOR DR MAIL CODE 8201 SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
- Location Phone
- (619) 543-1899
- Mailing Address
- 200 W ARBOR DR MAIL CODE 8201 SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
- Mailing Phone
- (619) 543-1899
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-25-2006
- Last Update Date
- 11-29-2021
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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
Surgery Trauma Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 2086S0127X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- G84531
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Sandra Freiwald 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: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) 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: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Hernia repair - groin (open)
Mastectomy
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision
Hernia repair in the groin area (open) is a surgical procedure to fix a bulge or protrusion, caused by internal tissues pushing through a weak spot in your abdominal wall. In this operation, a small incision is made in the groin area. The protruding tissue is then placed back into the abdomen, and the weakened area is reinforced with stitches or a mesh.
This service was performed for 1-10 patientsA mastectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of all or part of the breast tissue. This is often done to treat or prevent conditions related to abnormal cell growth. There are different types, ranging from removing only the breast tissue to also removing nearby structures. The approach depends on individual health circumstances.
This service was performed for 1-10 patientsMelanoma excision is a procedure where a surgeon removes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and some surrounding healthy tissue. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area. The goal is to completely remove the cancer and prevent its spread. Healing time varies.
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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 1669494662, we treat the final digit (2) 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 78. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 78 = 2).
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 78 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1669494662, enumerated as an "individual" on July 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 200 W ARBOR DR MAIL CODE 8201 SAN DIEGO, CA 92103 and the phone number is (619) 543-1899.
Surgery with taxonomy code 2086S0127X and a focus in Trauma Surgery.
