Quick answers
- Does Brandie L. Firetag accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brandie L. Firetag accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Brandie L. Firetag see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,831 Original Medicare patients and 4,439 services for Brandie L. Firetag. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brandie L. Firetag's NPI number?
- 1427385475. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Brandie L. Firetag, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,831 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,439 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)2,421 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)420 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)282 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)187 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)174 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis46%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)23%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Brandie L. Firetag works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brandie L. Firetag at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Adventist Health Sierra VistaSan Luis Obispo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050506
- Adventist Health Twin CitiesTempleton, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050633
- French Hospital Medical CenterSan Luis Obispo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050232
Practice locations
Addresses where Brandie L. Firetag is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1010 Murray AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (805) 456‑7600
- 1400 E Church StSanta Maria, CA 93454 (805) 739‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brandie L. Firetag as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Diagnostic Pathology Services of the Central Coast13 clinicians in the group
- Affiliated Pathologists of the Central Coast3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Diagnostic Pathology Services of the Central Coast
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427385475 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians