Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Douglas Freedman, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Santa Monica, CA

  • NPI 1801846423
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2021 Santa Monica Blvd, #545E
Santa Monica, CA 904042208
(310) 828-2042
fax (310) 828-9581

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 4, 2016
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G076414
Medicaid
CA #00G764140

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801846423. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,370
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$165,689
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 564 339 $98
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 489 255 $7
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less 322 269 $49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 292 292 $122
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 263 147 $54
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 111 86 $55
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel 66 52 $98
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 48 22 $42
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 47 37 $37
29130 Application of nonmoveable finger splint 37 30 $42

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Santa Monica Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 146. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Lightforce Orthodontics, INC. 1 $19.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
25
Patients
24
Total drug cost
$66
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 25 24 $66

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Douglas Freedman's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Freedman practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Santa Monica, CA.
Where does Dr. Douglas Freedman practice?
Dr. Douglas Freedman practices at 2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 904042208. Office phone: 3108282042.
What is Dr. Douglas Freedman's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Freedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801846423, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Freedman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Freedman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Freedman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Imaging guidance for procedure (HCPCS 76000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.