MICHAEL B. FREEMAN M.D. – NPI #1770789448
Plastic Surgery

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Plastic Surgery

MICHAEL FREEMAN is a plastic surgeon located in BAKERSFIELD, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1770789448 to MICHAEL FREEMAN on June 21, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208200000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Plastic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 17 years ago on Jun 26, 2009. 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 MICHAEL FREEMAN below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL B. FREEMAN

NPI Number
1770789448
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL B. FREEMAN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1700 MT. VERNON AVE.
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306-4018
Phone: (661) 326-2281 Fax: (661) 872-3366
Mailing address
PO BOX 6309
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93386-6309
Phone: (661) 872-3311 Fax: (661) 872-3366
Sole Proprietor
Yes
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
208200000X
- Plastic Surgery (Primary)		 TX M6619

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 NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2001
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
MICHAEL FREEMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTIST HEALTH BAKERSFIELD
      2615 CHESTER AVENUE
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
    • KERN MEDICAL CENTER
      1700 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE
      BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306

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