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2026 NPPES data Allergy Physician NPI 1174591713 M.D.
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Allergy Physician in Baltimore, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,019 in Allergy Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
113
Medicare Part D claims · 28 beneficiaries · Allergy Physician avg: 755
Generic prescribing
74%
generic claims · 26% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.1/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Baruch Friedman, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 113 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 87.1/100
- MIPS score · +4 vs avg
- 113
- Part D claims, 2023
- 74%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Baruch Friedman, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
87 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Baruch Friedman, M.D. sits
This provider among allergy physician peers
Across the 175 allergy physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Baruch Friedman, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 6% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 65% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one allergy physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Baruch Friedman, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Baruch Friedman, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Baruch Friedman, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Allergy Physician
Medicare Part D claims
113 85% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
87.1/100 4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Baruch Friedman, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Allergy Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 87.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Allergy Physician) - 87.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Baruch Friedman, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5601 LOCH RAVEN BLVD, Baltimore, MD, 21239, with a listed phone of (410) 464-5600. NPI 1174591713 was issued on 03/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 113 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 28 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $71K in drug spend, split 26% brand-name and 74% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.4, Cost 62.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Allergy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,019 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 755 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1174591713 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Allergy Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/09/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
87.0923
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.4385
Quality
62.8691
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Baruch Friedman, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Anchorage, AK
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Baruch Friedman, M.D. - brand share 26.0%
Allergy Physician average
26% brand-name claims vs 74% generic, on 113 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
113
Total Claims
$71K
Total Drug Cost
28
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 175
- Total Day Supply
- 5,050
- Brand vs Generic
- 26% brand / 74% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $66K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.91
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Doxepin Hcl | 24 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 23 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Allergy Physician Overview
How Baruch Friedman, M.D. fits within the Allergy Physician landscape nationally.
1,019
Allergy Physician Providers in US
49
States with Allergy Physician
755
Avg Claims per Provider
Baruch Friedman, M.D.'s 113 claims are below the specialty average of 755.
Nearby Allergy Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Friedman.
Dr. Ali Abrishami
MD
Greenbelt, MD
Dr. Newton Adkinson
M.D.
Baltimore, MD
Dr. John Bacon
M.D.
Towson, MD
Dr. Sally Bailey
MD
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Douglas Beakes
MD
Bethesda, MD
Compare Allergy Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baruch Friedman, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Baruch Friedman, M.D. specializes in Allergy Physician and practices in Baltimore, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Baruch Friedman, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Baruch Friedman, M.D. wrote 113 Medicare Part D claims totaling $71K in drug costs for 28 beneficiaries.
What is Baruch Friedman, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Baruch Friedman, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.1/100 (Quality: 77.4, Cost: 62.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Baruch Friedman, M.D. located? ▼
Baruch Friedman, M.D. is located at 5601 LOCH RAVEN BLVD, Baltimore, MD, 21239. Phone: (410) 464-5600.
What is Baruch Friedman, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Baruch Friedman, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174591713, issued on 03/09/2006.
Does Baruch Friedman, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Baruch Friedman, M.D.'s prescribing is 26% brand-name and 74% generic drugs by claim count, with $66K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,019 Allergy Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Allergy Physician provider writes 755 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Baruch Friedman, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Baruch Friedman, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxepin Hcl, Hydroxyzine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Baruch Friedman, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Baruch Friedman, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 113 Part D claims and 28 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Baruch Friedman, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Baruch Friedman, M.D.'s NPI is 1174591713 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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