Dr Eric L Freedman, MD - Medicare Hand Surgery in Palm Desert, CA

Dr Eric L Freedman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery" physician in Palm Desert, California. He went to Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hand Surgery. His current practice location is 36951 Cook Street, Ste 102, Palm Desert, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 342-8444.

Dr Eric L Freedman is licensed to practice in California (license number A507120) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1417952797.

Contact Information

Dr Eric L Freedman, MD
36951 Cook Street, Ste 102,
Palm Desert, CA 92211-6082
(760) 342-8444
(760) 342-8544

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eric L Freedman
GenderMale
SpecialityHand Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location36951 Cook Street, Palm Desert, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Eric L Freedman attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417952797
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/29/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880707819
  • Enrollment ID: I20110907000935

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric L Freedman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417952797NPI-NPPES
330767790OtherCATAX ID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XS0106XOrthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery A507120 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho mirage, CAHospital

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 Eric L Freedman 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 Eric L Freedman, MD
36951 Cook St, Ste 102,
Palm Desert, CA 92211-6082

Ph: (760) 342-8444
Dr Eric L Freedman, MD
36951 Cook Street, Ste 102,
Palm Desert, CA 92211-6082

Ph: (760) 342-8444

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