Dr Stephen Joseph Freyaldenhoven, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Pismo Beach, CA

Dr Stephen Joseph Freyaldenhoven, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Pismo Beach, California. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Central Coast Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates-a Medical Group and his current practice location is 310 James Way, Suite 250, Pismo Beach, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 556-6001.

Dr Stephen Joseph Freyaldenhoven is licensed to practice in California (license number A629296) 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 1710094024.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen Joseph Freyaldenhoven, MD
310 James Way, Suite 250,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2876
(805) 556-6001
(805) 773-4232

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen Joseph Freyaldenhoven
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location310 James Way, Pismo Beach, 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 Stephen Joseph Freyaldenhoven attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710094024
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072772474
  • Enrollment ID: I20120305000111

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen Joseph Freyaldenhoven such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710094024NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A629296 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
French Hospital Medical CenterSan luis obispo, CAHospital
Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta maria, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Central Coast Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates-a Medical Group03452917614

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Stephen Joseph Freyaldenhoven allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCentral Coast Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates-a Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871527838
PECOS PAC ID: 0345291761
Enrollment ID: O20050202001112

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 Stephen Joseph Freyaldenhoven 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 Stephen Joseph Freyaldenhoven, MD
310 James Way, Suite 250,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2876

Ph: (805) 556-6001
Dr Stephen Joseph Freyaldenhoven, MD
310 James Way, Suite 250,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2876

Ph: (805) 556-6001

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Dr. David Alan Canvasser, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 310 James Way, Suite 250, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Phone: 805-556-6001    Fax: 805-773-4232

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