Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Catherine Firestein, MD, MPH
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · San Diego, CA
- NPI 1427348382
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 921039000
(800) 926-8273 - Mailing address
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Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 22, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A143013
- Medicaid (2)
- MS #00780010 · LA #2146742
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427348382. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
408
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$43,129
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 185 | 85 | $82 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 149 | 74 | $123 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 38 | 38 | $119 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 22 | 22 | $179 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 14 | 14 | $84 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 58 peers in San Diego Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Catherine Firestein's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Firestein practices Hospitalist Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Catherine Firestein practice?
Dr. Catherine Firestein practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 921039000. Office phone: 8009268273.
What is Dr. Catherine Firestein's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Firestein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427348382, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Firestein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Firestein accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine Firestein commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.