NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1265415889 M.D.
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Nephrology Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
25
Medicare Part D claims · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Richard Friedman, M.D. filed 25 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- 25
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Richard Friedman, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
25 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Richard Friedman, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Richard Friedman, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
25 98% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Nephrology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Richard Friedman, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10 E MORELAND AVE STE 100, Philadelphia, PA, 19118, with a listed phone of (267) 437-3163. NPI 1265415889 was issued on 11/29/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 25 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $381 in drug spend.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1265415889 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/29/2005 |
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 Richard Friedman, M.D.. To verify Richard Friedman, M.D.'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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
25
Total Claims
$381
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 37
- Total Day Supply
- 1,005
- Generic Drug Cost
- $320
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 7.56
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Richard Friedman, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Friedman, M.D.'s 25 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Friedman.
Dr. Mohamed Anwar Abdus Samad
MD
York, PA
Dr. Samer Abou Chehade
M.D
Erie, PA
Blaise Abramovitz
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Parvaneh Abtahi
MD
Wyomissing, PA
Azza Abubaker
Philadelphia, PA
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Pennsylvania medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Nephrology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Friedman, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Richard Friedman, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Richard Friedman, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Friedman, M.D. wrote 25 Medicare Part D claims totaling $381 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Richard Friedman, M.D. located? ▼
Richard Friedman, M.D. is located at 10 E MORELAND AVE STE 100, Philadelphia, PA, 19118. Phone: (267) 437-3163.
What is Richard Friedman, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Richard Friedman, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265415889, issued on 11/29/2005.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Richard Friedman, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Friedman, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 25 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Friedman, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Richard Friedman, M.D.'s NPI is 1265415889 with credentials M.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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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