Quick answers
- Does Douglas M. Freedman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas M. Freedman 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 Douglas M. Freedman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 572 Original Medicare patients and 2,534 services for Douglas M. Freedman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Douglas M. Freedman's NPI number?
- 1801846423. 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 Douglas M. Freedman, 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 | 572 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,534 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)564 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)500 services
- Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less (76000)327 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)283 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)261 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis71%
- High blood pressure62%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Osteoporosis26%
- Diabetes23%
Hospitals where Douglas M. Freedman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas M. Freedman 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.
- Saint John's Health CenterSanta Monica, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050290
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas M. Freedman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 530eSanta Monica, CA 90404 (310) 828‑2042
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Santa Monica
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Monica, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Yale University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801846423 |
| 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