2026 NPPES data Phlebotomy Technician NPI 1821162942 MD
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BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD

Phlebotomy Technician in IRVINE, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
15
Medicare Part D claims · Phlebotomy Technician avg: 656

What the federal data shows

BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD filed 15 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Phlebotomy Technician in IRVINE, California.

15
Part D claims, 2023

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BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

15 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/20/2006

NPI 1821162942

Primary specialty

Phlebotomy Technician

Niche

2,535 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

15 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 656

Specialty distribution in California

How Phlebotomy Technician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Phlebotomy Technician share within California

1. Phlebotomy Technician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Phlebotomy Technician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Phlebotomy Technician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Phlebotomy Technician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Phlebotomy Technician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Phlebotomy Technician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD is a Phlebotomy Technician provider practicing in IRVINE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1821162942. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Phlebotomy Technician provider holding MD credentials at 16300 SAND CANYON AVE, IRVINE, CA, 92618, with a listed phone of (949) 753-1666. NPI 1821162942 was issued on 11/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STRAUSS FREED most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 15 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Phlebotomy Technician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,535 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 656 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

16300 SAND CANYON AVE
IRVINE, CA 92618

Provider Details

NPI 1821162942
Specialty Phlebotomy Technician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/20/2006

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD. To verify BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

15
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19
Total Day Supply
506

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98

Phlebotomy Technician Overview

How BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD fits within the Phlebotomy Technician landscape nationally.

2,535
Phlebotomy Technician Providers in US
51
States with Phlebotomy Technician
656
Avg Claims per Provider

BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD's 15 claims are below the specialty average of 656.

Nearby Phlebotomy Technician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as STRAUSS FREED.

Compare Phlebotomy Technician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD's specialty?
BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD specializes in Phlebotomy Technician and practices in IRVINE, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD wrote 15 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD located?
BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD is located at 16300 SAND CANYON AVE, IRVINE, CA, 92618. Phone: (949) 753-1666.
What is BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD's NPI number?
BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821162942, issued on 11/20/2006.
How many Phlebotomy Technician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,535 Phlebotomy Technician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Phlebotomy Technician provider writes 656 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD accept Medicare?
BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 15 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD's credentials?
BEATRICE STRAUSS FREED, MD's NPI is 1821162942 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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