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DR. CRAIG NORMAN DEFREESE M.D.
NPI 1992706279
General Practice in Longwood, FL

Active since August 09, 2005PECOS Enrolled
85.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
346 FREEMAN ST STE 214A, LONGWOOD, FL 32750(407) 347-4711(407) 830-9040 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Craig Norman Defreese M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CRAIG NORMAN DEFREESE M.D. (NPI 1992706279) is an individual general practice provider in Longwood, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME45778) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992706279
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208D00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CRAIG NORMAN DEFREESECredential: M.D.
Location Address346 FREEMAN ST STE 214ALongwood, FL 32750-4171
Mailing Address346 Freeman St Ste 214aLongwood, FL 32750-4171 · (407) 347-4711 · Fax (407) 830-9040
Phone(407) 347-4711
Fax(407) 830-9040
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1992706279 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208D00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME45778
Definition
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
346 FREEMAN ST STE 214A, Longwood, FL 32750
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherN8408FL · Hf Medicare
Medicaid041486700FL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Craig Norman Defreese M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Craig Defreese reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Privia Medical Group Florida, LLC
63 mi
General Practice
140 6TH AVE
Indialantic, FL 32903
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Health First Privia Medical Group
  • 329 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700649043 (321) 312-3501

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 4

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.

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.
125 services95 patients
Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
102 services102 patients
Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory Q0091
A Papanicolaou smear, often called a Pap smear, is a test to check for changes in cells. A small sample is gently collected from the lower region and sent to a lab for examination. This helps in early detection of potential health issues.
102 services102 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.
14 services14 patients

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.

85.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.65
Promoting Interoperability78
Improvement Activities40

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 Craig Defreese's NPI number?

The NPI number for Craig Defreese is 1992706279. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2005.

Where is Craig Defreese located?

Craig Defreese practices at 346 Freeman St Ste 214A, Longwood, FL 32750. The listed phone number is (407) 347-4711.

What is Craig Defreese's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

Is Craig Defreese enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Craig Defreese is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Craig Defreese's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Craig Defreese reassigns Medicare benefits to Privia Medical Group Florida, LLC (Indialantic, FL). The 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 Craig Defreese's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Craig Defreese was last updated on September 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.