Dr Catherine Elizabeth Firestein, MD, MPH - Medicare Hospitalist in San Diego, CA

Dr Catherine Elizabeth Firestein, MD, MPH is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in San Diego, California. She went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. She is a member of the group practice Regents Of The University Of California and her current practice location is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 926-8273.

Dr Catherine Elizabeth Firestein is licensed to practice in California (license number A143013) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1427348382.

Contact Information

Dr Catherine Elizabeth Firestein, MD, MPH
200 W Arbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92103-9000
(800) 926-8273
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Catherine Elizabeth Firestein
GenderFemale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience13 Years
Location200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Catherine Elizabeth Firestein attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427348382
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2011
  • Last Update Date: 08/22/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305065079
  • Enrollment ID: I20160718002039

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Catherine Elizabeth Firestein such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427348382NPI-NPPES
00780010MedicaidMS
2146742MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist A143013 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan diego, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Regents Of The University Of California35774767611712

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Catherine Elizabeth Firestein allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameRegents Of The University Of California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376646869
PECOS PAC ID: 3577476761
Enrollment ID: O20031112000695

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Catherine Elizabeth Firestein is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Catherine Elizabeth Firestein, MD, MPH
Po Box 232410,
San Diego, CA 92193-2410

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Dr Catherine Elizabeth Firestein, MD, MPH
200 W Arbor Dr,
San Diego, CA 92103-9000

Ph: (800) 926-8273

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