2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1235888496 CRNP
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ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in BALTIMORE, Maryland. 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
216
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 216 claims across 27 beneficiaries .

What stands out: ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP filed 216 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BALTIMORE, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/23/2022

NPI 1235888496

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

216 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Maryland

1. Gerontology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CRNP. NPI: 1235888496. 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.

ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 2504 LIGHTFOOT DR, BALTIMORE, MD, 21209, with a listed phone of (410) 814-1105. NPI 1235888496 was issued on 03/23/2022. 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 216 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

2504 LIGHTFOOT DR
BALTIMORE, MD 21209

Provider Details

NPI 1235888496
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/23/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP 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.

PROMED PREFERRED MD PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
LUTHERVILLE, MD
STELLA MD CLINICAL PRACTICE PC
BALTIMORE, MD

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

216
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
216
Total Day Supply
5,746
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.37
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Baclofen
89
Gabapentin
63
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
26
Amlodipine Besylate
13
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
12

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP's 216 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP's specialty?
ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP wrote 216 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP located?
ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP is located at 2504 LIGHTFOOT DR, BALTIMORE, MD, 21209. Phone: (410) 814-1105.
What is ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP's NPI number?
ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235888496, issued on 03/23/2022.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Baclofen, Gabapentin, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP accept Medicare?
ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 216 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP's credentials?
ESTHER FRIEDMAN, CRNP's NPI is 1235888496 with credentials CRNP. 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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