BRANDIE L. FIRETAG MD – NPI #1427385475
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Pathology

BRANDIE FIRETAG is a pathologist located in SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427385475 to BRANDIE FIRETAG on November 12, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology

The NPI profile was last updated on Jun 21, 2024. 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 BRANDIE FIRETAG below.

NPI Profile for
BRANDIE L. FIRETAG

NPI Number
1427385475
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
BRANDIE L. FIRETAG
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3701 S HIGUERA ST
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 541-6033 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
185 Berry St
Lobby 5, Suite 100, Box 0506
San Francisco, CA 94107-5705
Phone: (415) 353-7359
Mailing address
PO BOX 5007
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-5007
Phone: (805) 710-7308 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 21, 2024

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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
207ZP0101X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology (Primary)		 CA A112721
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
207ZC0500X
- Pathology / Cytopathology		 CA A112721
207ZC0006X
- Pathology / Clinical Pathology		 CA A112721

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 SOUTH CAROLINA 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
BRANDIE FIRETAG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SIERRA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1010 MURRAY ST
      SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405
    • TENET HEALTH CENTRAL TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSP
      1100 LAS TABLAS RD
      TEMPLETON, CA 93465

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