Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Eric Freedman, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Palm Desert, CA

  • NPI 1417952797
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
36951 Cook Street, Ste 102
Palm Desert, CA 922116082
(760) 342-8444
fax (760) 342-8544
Mailing address
36951 Cook St, Ste 102
Palm Desert, CA 922116082

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 29, 2016
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A507120

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417952797. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,132
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$169,083
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 661 325 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 551 354 $76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 326 326 $111
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 274 27 $27
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 258 151 $48
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 236 119 $41
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less 187 164 $46
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 166 27 $22
97032 Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes 108 25 $12
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 102 55 $47

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Palm Desert Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 195. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
15
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$57
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 15 0 $57

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Eric Freedman's medical specialty?
Dr. Eric Freedman practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Palm Desert, CA.
Where does Dr. Eric Freedman practice?
Dr. Eric Freedman practices at 36951 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA 922116082. Office phone: 7603428444.
What is Dr. Eric Freedman's NPI?
Dr. Eric Freedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417952797, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Eric Freedman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Eric Freedman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Eric Freedman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.