Quick answers
- Does Steven D. Freedman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven D. 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 Steven D. Freedman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 405 services for Steven D. Freedman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven D. Freedman's NPI number?
- 1952335796. 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 Steven D. 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 | 251 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 405 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)111 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)30 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)28 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)24 services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)24 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%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis45%
- Anxiety38%
- Diabetes37%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Hospitals where Steven D. Freedman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven D. 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.
- Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - NeedhamNeedham, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220083
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220086
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven D. Freedman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115 (617) 355‑6000
- 330 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215 (617) 754‑8612
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven D. Freedman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Harvard Medical Faculty Phys at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc1,740 clinicians in the group
- Children's Hospital Pediatric Associates, Inc328 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Gastroenterologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Boston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Harvard Medical Faculty Phys at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 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) | 1952335796 |
| 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