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2026 NPPES data Radiation Oncology Physician NPI 1013919216 MD
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Radiation Oncology Physician in Jackson, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,018 in Radiation Oncology 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
47
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Radiation Oncology Physician avg: 186
MIPS score
89/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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What the federal data shows
Richard Friedman, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 47 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 89/100
- MIPS score · +6 vs avg
- 47
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Richard Friedman, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
89 Top 42% higher than 58% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Richard Friedman, MD sits
This provider among radiation oncology physician peers
Across the 1,988 radiation oncology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Richard Friedman, MD writes more Part D claims than 26% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 55% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one radiation oncology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Richard Friedman, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Richard Friedman, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Richard Friedman, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Radiation Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
47 75% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89/100 5.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Radiation Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Richard Friedman, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Radiation Oncology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Radiation Oncology Physician) - 89/100 vs national avg 83.1
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, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Radiation Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1225 N STATE ST, Jackson, MS, 39202, with a listed phone of (601) 968-1416. NPI 1013919216 was issued on 06/01/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 47 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Radiation Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,018 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 186 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 | 1013919216 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Radiation Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/01/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
89.0332
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.0663
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
47
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 91
- Total Day Supply
- 2,364
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.41
- Age Distribution
- <65: 0, 65-74: 12, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Radiation Oncology Physician Overview
How Richard Friedman, MD fits within the Radiation Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
6,018
Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Radiation Oncology Physician
186
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Friedman, MD's 47 claims are below the specialty average of 186.
Nearby Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Friedman.
Dr. Robert Allbright
M.D.
Jackson, MS
Dr. Eric Balfour
M.D.
Jackson, MS
Dr. John Bechtel
MD
Pascagoula, MS
Dr. William Burleson
M.D.
Biloxi, MS
Dr. John Cantrell
M.D.
Oxford, MS
Compare Radiation Oncology 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 Mississippi medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Radiation Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Friedman, MD's specialty? ▼
Richard Friedman, MD specializes in Radiation Oncology Physician and practices in Jackson, Mississippi. Credentials: MD.
How much does Richard Friedman, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Friedman, MD wrote 47 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
What is Richard Friedman, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Richard Friedman, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89/100 (Quality: 78.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Richard Friedman, MD located? ▼
Richard Friedman, MD is located at 1225 N STATE ST, Jackson, MS, 39202. Phone: (601) 968-1416.
What is Richard Friedman, MD's NPI number? ▼
Richard Friedman, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013919216, issued on 06/01/2005.
How many Radiation Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,018 Radiation Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Radiation Oncology Physician provider writes 186 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Richard Friedman, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Friedman, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 47 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Friedman, MD's credentials? ▼
Richard Friedman, MD's NPI is 1013919216 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
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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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