WILLIAM C. FREW M.D. – NPI #1740556000
Emergency Medicine

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Emergency Medicine

WILLIAM FREW is a physician located in MARRERO, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1740556000 to WILLIAM FREW on March 30, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Jul 23, 2015. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for WILLIAM FREW below.

NPI Profile for
WILLIAM C. FREW

NPI Number
1740556000
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WILLIAM C. FREW
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD.
ER
MARRERO, LA 70072
Phone: (504) 349-1533 Fax: (504) 349-1530
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine (Primary)		 LA 207465

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2008
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
WILLIAM FREW is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-KENNER
      180 WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE
      KENNER, LA 70065
    • ST CHARLES PARISH HOSPITAL
      1057 PAUL MAILLARD ROAD
      LULING, LA 70070

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