2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1215085659 M.D., PH.D
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DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D

Specialist in CULVER CITY, 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
380
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D filed 380 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in CULVER CITY, California.

380
Part D claims, 2023

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DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

380 Top 43% higher than 57% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/08/2007

NPI 1215085659

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

380 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in California

How Specialist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Specialist share within California

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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).

DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D., PH.D credentials at 5769 UPLANDER WAY, CULVER CITY, CA, 90230, with a listed phone of (310) 337-9800. NPI 1215085659 was issued on 01/08/2007. 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 380 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

5769 UPLANDER WAY
CULVER CITY, CA 90230

Provider Details

NPI 1215085659
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D., PH.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/08/2007

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 DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D. To verify DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D'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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

380
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
581
Total Day Supply
17,271
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
38
Quetiapine Fumarate
36
Duloxetine Hcl
31
Escitalopram Oxalate
26
Gabapentin
25
Alprazolam
20
Aripiprazole
20
Trazodone Hcl
19
Diazepam
16
Doxepin Hcl
15

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

Specialist Overview

How DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D's 380 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in California

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D's specialty?
DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D specializes in Specialist and practices in CULVER CITY, California. Credentials: M.D., PH.D.
How much does DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D wrote 380 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D located?
DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D is located at 5769 UPLANDER WAY, CULVER CITY, CA, 90230. Phone: (310) 337-9800.
What is DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D's NPI number?
DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215085659, issued on 01/08/2007.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Quetiapine Fumarate, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D accept Medicare?
DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 380 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D's credentials?
DAVID FRIEDMAN, M.D., PH.D's NPI is 1215085659 with credentials M.D., PH.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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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