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General Surgery

Melanie Friedlander, MD

Works at hospitals in San Pedro, CA · Torrance, CA · California

Summary

Melanie Friedlander, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in San Pedro, CA and Torrance, CA. NPI 1770596330. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Melanie Friedlander, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
33Years since medical school (graduated 1993)
Rutgers School Of Dental MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Cedars-Sinai Medical Care FoundationGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Melanie Friedlander work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Melanie Friedlander at 3 hospitals: Providence Little Co of Mary Medical Center San Pedro, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Melanie Friedlander see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Torrance, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Melanie Friedlander's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Melanie Friedlander accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie Friedlander accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Melanie Friedlander offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Melanie Friedlander offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Melanie Friedlander?
(310) 373-6864, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Melanie Friedlander's NPI number?
1770596330. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Melanie Friedlander works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie Friedlander at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Melanie Friedlander is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Melanie Friedlander as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation1,692 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Torrance

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Torrance, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolRutgers School Of Dental Medicine
Graduation year1993
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1770596330
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians