Dr Craig Norman Defreese, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Altamonte Springs, FL

Dr Craig Norman Defreese, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology" physician in Altamonte Springs, Florida. He went to State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Health First Medical Group Llc and his current practice location is 661 E Altamonte Dr, Suite 224, Altamonte Springs, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (407) 830-9000.

Dr Craig Norman Defreese is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME45778) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1992706279.

Contact Information

Dr Craig Norman Defreese, MD
661 E Altamonte Dr, Suite 224,
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-5105
(407) 830-9000
(407) 830-9040



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Craig Norman Defreese
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience43 Years
Location661 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Craig Norman Defreese attended and graduated from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992706279
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335316074
  • Enrollment ID: I20120119000811

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Craig Norman Defreese such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992706279NPI-NPPES
N8408OtherFLHF MEDICARE
041486700MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VG0400XObstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecology ME45778 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Adventhealth OrlandoOrlando, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Health First Medical Group Llc7416100672713

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameDevoted To Women, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992706949
PECOS PAC ID: 6800063546
Enrollment ID: O20120119000782

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Entity NameHealth First Medical Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750626495
PECOS PAC ID: 7416100672
Enrollment ID: O20130122000135

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Craig Norman Defreese is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Craig Norman Defreese, MD
3300 S Fiske Blvd,
Rockledge, FL 32955-4306

Ph: (407) 830-9000
Dr Craig Norman Defreese, MD
661 E Altamonte Dr, Suite 224,
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701-5105

Ph: (407) 830-9000

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Altamonte Springs, FL

Ann A Ashley Gilbert, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 707 Ballard St, Ste 1000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Phone: 407-331-7784    Fax: 407-339-0640
Kathryn Gottschalk, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 661 E Altamonte Dr Ste 328, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Phone: 407-303-5204    Fax: 407-303-5205
Katie A Woodward, ARNP
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 661 E Altamonte Dr, Suite 318, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Phone: 407-834-8111    Fax: 407-834-8506
Dr. Cordell Mitchell, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 974 Douglas Ave, Suite 102, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Phone: 407-862-1550    Fax: 407-862-6042
Viviana Casas-puig, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 661 E Altamonte Dr Ste 225, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Phone: 407-303-1380    
Jowairia Qadri, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 661 E. Altamonte Drive,, #213, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Phone: 407-339-1519    Fax: 407-339-6003
Ms. Lesann L Dwyer, CNM
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 661 E Altamonte Dr, Suite 318, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Phone: 407-303-5204    Fax: 407-303-5205

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