Dr. Melanie Friedlander
General Surgery in Torrance, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 31+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Melanie Friedlander, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Torrance, California. She attended and graduated from Univ Of Med & Dentistry Of Nj, Nj Dental School in 1993, having over 31 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Melanie Friedlander also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Association Of South Bay Surgeons. Dr. Melanie Friedlander accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (310) 373-6864 to request Dr. Melanie Friedlander the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Melanie Friedlander |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
2062459522 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 31 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Melanie Friedlander attended and graduated from Univ Of Med & Dentistry Of Nj, Nj Dental School in 1993.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1770596330
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 14, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Melanie Friedlander
Medical Licenses
Dr. Melanie Friedlander has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 31 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| G85208 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Torrance, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Torrance, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Association Of South Bay Surgeons
| Association Of South Bay Surgeons | 21 |
Practice Locations
23451 Madison St
Suite 340
Torrance, CA 90505-4762
Phone: (310) 373-6864
Phone 2: (310) 373-6864(3
Phone 3: (310) 376-8006
Fax: (310) 373-9547
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, July 2, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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