2026 NPPES data Allergy Physician NPI 1457345225 MD
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BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD

Allergy Physician in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 250 beneficiaries · Allergy Physician avg: 755
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
59.0443/100
▼ 24 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.2K
45 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD is a Allergy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 250 beneficiaries — 32% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 59.0443/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.2K across 45 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 59.0443 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,243 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/07/2005

NPI 1457345225

Primary specialty

Allergy Physician

Niche

1,019 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,243 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 755

MIPS final score

59.0443/100 24.055699999999995% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Allergy Physician share within California

1. Allergy Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Allergy Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
59.0443/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Allergy Physician) — 59.0443/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%59%
MIPS final score (Allergy Physician) — 59.0443/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD is a Allergy Physician provider practicing in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1457345225. 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.

BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy Physician provider holding MD credentials at 11180 WARNER AVE, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA, 92708, with a listed phone of (714) 549-9330. NPI 1457345225 was issued on 09/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRIEDMAN 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 1,243 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 250 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $347K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 59.0443/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 96.8145), 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

11180 WARNER AVE
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708

Provider Details

NPI 1457345225
Specialty Allergy Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/07/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

59.0443
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
96.8145
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

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 BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD. To verify BRUCE FRIEDMAN, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 1,243 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.

1,243
Total Claims
$347K
Total Drug Cost
250
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,039
Total Day Supply
57,786
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$309K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 136, 75-84: 77, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
181
Azelastine Hcl
165
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
111
Montelukast Sodium
105
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
98
Ipratropium Bromide
80
Prednisone
61
Triamcinolone Acetonide
36
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
32
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
28

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Allergy Physician Overview

How BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD fits within the Allergy Physician landscape nationally.

1,019
Allergy Physician Providers in US
49
States with Allergy Physician
755
Avg Claims per Provider

BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD's 1,243 claims are above the specialty average of 755.

Nearby Allergy Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Allergy Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD's specialty?
BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD specializes in Allergy Physician and practices in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD wrote 1,243 Medicare Part D claims totaling $347K in drug costs for 250 beneficiaries.
What is BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 59.0443/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 96.8145). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD located?
BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD is located at 11180 WARNER AVE, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA, 92708. Phone: (714) 549-9330.
What is BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD's NPI number?
BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457345225, issued on 09/07/2005.
Does BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $309K 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 BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD accept Medicare?
BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,243 Part D claims and 250 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD's credentials?
BRUCE FRIEDMAN, MD's NPI is 1457345225 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.
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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