Steven Defroda, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Columbia, MO

Steven Defroda, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Columbia, Missouri. He went to Drexel University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Curators Of The University Of Missouri and his current practice location is 1100 Virginia Ave, Columbia, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 882-2663.

Steven Defroda is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2021003322) 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 1609289008.

Contact Information

Steven Defroda, MD
1100 Virginia Ave,
Columbia, MO 65212-1119
(573) 882-2663
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Physician's Profile

Full NameSteven Defroda
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience10 Years
Location1100 Virginia Ave, Columbia, Missouri
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:
  • Steven Defroda attended and graduated from Drexel University College Of Medicine in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609289008
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/04/2014
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173740651
  • Enrollment ID: I20210803001950

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Steven Defroda such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609289008NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 2021003322 (Missouri)Primary
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD16661 (Rhode Island)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri4486759560959

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. Steven Defroda allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Curators Of The University Of Missouri
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235126921
PECOS PAC ID: 4486759560
Enrollment ID: O20070418000290

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. Steven Defroda 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
Steven Defroda, MD
1100 Virginia Ave,
Columbia, MO 65212-1119

Ph: (573) 882-2663
Steven Defroda, MD
1100 Virginia Ave,
Columbia, MO 65212-1119

Ph: (573) 882-2663

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