2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1962453092 MD
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ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD

Hematology & Oncology Physician in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania. 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 · 177 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$45.14
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD filed 1,099 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology & Oncology Physician in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, prescribing 85% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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.

ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,099 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/13/2006

NPI 1962453092

Primary specialty

Hematology & Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

11,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,099 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 847

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Hematology & Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hematology & Oncology Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hematology & Oncology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hematology & Oncology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hematology & Oncology Physician) — 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).

ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18103, with a listed phone of (610) 402-7880. NPI 1962453092 was issued on 05/13/2006. 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 1,099 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 177 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.8%. 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.

Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,215 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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

1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

Provider Details

NPI 1962453092
Specialty Hematology & Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/13/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD 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.

LEHIGH VALLEY PHYSICIAN GROUP
ALLENTOWN, PA

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 ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$45

Largest payer

Electromed, 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 — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD. To verify ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 1,099 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.

1,099
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
177
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,355
Total Day Supply
28,196
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.8M
Generic Drug Cost
$234K
Opioid Claims
141 (12.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.71
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 55, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD 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
Dexamethasone
215
Prochlorperazine Maleate
124
Prednisone
79
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
59
Abiraterone Acetate
43
Gabapentin
29
Eliquis
Apixaban
26
Furosemide
26
Tagrisso
Osimertinib Mesylate
24
Hydroxyurea
23

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

Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview

How ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

11,215
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider

ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD's 1,099 claims are above the specialty average of 847.

Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD's specialty?
ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD wrote 1,099 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 177 beneficiaries.
Where is ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD located?
ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD is located at 1240 S CEDAR CREST BLVD, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18103. Phone: (610) 402-7880.
What is ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD's NPI number?
ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962453092, issued on 05/13/2006.
Does ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.8M in brand drug costs.
Does ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD had 141 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.8%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 11,215 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Dexamethasone, Prochlorperazine Maleate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD accept Medicare?
ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,099 Part D claims and 177 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD's credentials?
ELIOT FRIEDMAN, MD's NPI is 1962453092 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.
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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