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CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife in HUDSON, New York. 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
246
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Advanced Practice Midwife avg: 99
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$62.64
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM filed 246 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Advanced Practice Midwife in HUDSON, New York, prescribing 86% generic.

246
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$62.64
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

246 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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 CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/04/2006

NPI 1043240971

Primary specialty

Advanced Practice Midwife

Mid-sized

10,893 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

246 148% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 99

Specialty distribution in New York

How Advanced Practice Midwife compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Advanced Practice Midwife share within New York

1. Advanced Practice Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Practice Midwife share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Advanced Practice Midwife (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Advanced Practice Midwife ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — 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).

CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM is a Advanced Practice Midwife provider practicing in HUDSON, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM. NPI: 1043240971. 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.

CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Practice Midwife provider holding CNM credentials at 71 PROSPECT AVE, HUDSON, NY, 12534, with a listed phone of (518) 828-1400. NPI 1043240971 was issued on 07/04/2006. 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 246 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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.

Advanced Practice Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 99 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

71 PROSPECT AVE
HUDSON, NY 12534

Provider Details

NPI 1043240971
Specialty Advanced Practice Midwife
Credentials CNM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM 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.

ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
ALBANY, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$63

Largest payer

Exeltis, USA Inc.

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 — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM. To verify CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 246 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.

246
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
349
Total Day Supply
9,624
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 28, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Estradiol
46
Alendronate Sodium
20
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
17
Acyclovir
15
Estradiol-Norethindrone Acetat
Estradiol/Norethindrone Acet
13
Clobetasol Propionate
12
Tri-Sprintec
Norgestimate-Ethinyl Estradiol
11

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

Advanced Practice Midwife Overview

How CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM fits within the Advanced Practice Midwife landscape nationally.

10,893
Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in US
55
States with Advanced Practice Midwife
99
Avg Claims per Provider

CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM's 246 claims are above the specialty average of 99.

Nearby Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in New York

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

Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM's specialty?
CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM specializes in Advanced Practice Midwife and practices in HUDSON, New York. Credentials: CNM.
How much does CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM wrote 246 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
Where is CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM located?
CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM is located at 71 PROSPECT AVE, HUDSON, NY, 12534. Phone: (518) 828-1400.
What is CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM's NPI number?
CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043240971, issued on 07/04/2006.
Does CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Practice Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 10,893 Advanced Practice Midwife providers across 55 states in the US. The average Advanced Practice Midwife provider writes 99 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Alendronate Sodium, Valacyclovir. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM accept Medicare?
CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM appears in CMS Medicare data with 246 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM's credentials?
CYNTHIA FRIEDMAN, CNM's NPI is 1043240971 with credentials CNM. 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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