2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1548600075 DO
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WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO

Family Medicine Physician in BECKLEY, West Virginia. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 123 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO filed 2,541 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in BECKLEY, West Virginia, prescribing 89% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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.

WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,541 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO 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 WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2013

NPI 1548600075

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,541 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Family Medicine Physician share within West Virginia

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within West Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding DO credentials at 252 RURAL ACRES DR, BECKLEY, WV, 25801, with a listed phone of (304) 252-8324. NPI 1548600075 was issued on 06/28/2013. 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 2,541 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 123 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $300K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

252 RURAL ACRES DR
BECKLEY, WV 25801

Provider Details

NPI 1548600075
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/28/2013

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,541 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.

2,541
Total Claims
$300K
Total Drug Cost
123
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,782
Total Day Supply
168,430
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$263K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Opioid Claims
16 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
88

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
205
Lisinopril
105
Fluticasone Propionate
104
Hydrochlorothiazide
100
Levothyroxine Sodium
97
Losartan Potassium
91
Montelukast Sodium
88
Metoprolol Succinate
74
Ezetimibe
70
Alendronate Sodium
67

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO's 2,541 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in West Virginia

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO's specialty?
WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BECKLEY, West Virginia. Credentials: DO.
How much does WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO wrote 2,541 Medicare Part D claims totaling $300K in drug costs for 123 beneficiaries.
Where is WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO located?
WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO is located at 252 RURAL ACRES DR, BECKLEY, WV, 25801. Phone: (304) 252-8324.
What is WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO's NPI number?
WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548600075, issued on 06/28/2013.
Does WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $263K in brand drug costs.
Does WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO accept Medicare?
WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,541 Part D claims and 123 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO's credentials?
WENDY FRIEDMAN, DO's NPI is 1548600075 with credentials DO. 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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