JOSEPH N FRIEND MD
NPI 1144207028
Internal Medicine in Annapolis, MD
Active since December 30, 2005
116 DEFENSE HWY, STE 400, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401(410) 897-9841(410) 897-9852 Get Directions Write a Review
About Joseph N Friend Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOSEPH N FRIEND MD (NPI 1144207028) is an individual internal medicine provider in Annapolis, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D76205) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1144207028
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH N FRIENDCredential: MD
Location Address116 DEFENSE HWY, STE 400Annapolis, MD 21401-7027
Mailing Address116 Defense Hwy, Ste 400Annapolis, MD 21401-7027 · (410) 897-9841 · Fax (410) 897-9852
Phone(410) 897-9841
Fax(410) 897-9852
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 24, 2014
✔ NPI 1144207028 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses 2
★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D76205
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismTaxonomy 207RE0101X · License D17965 (MD)
116 DEFENSE HWY, Annapolis, MD 21401
Other Identifiers 3
OtherD0017965MD · State License
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified646L229D
Medicare UPIND76205
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Reported Quality Measures
Adult Sinusitis: Antibiotic Prescribed for Acute Viral Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, with a diagnosis of acute viral sinusitis who were prescribed an antibiotic within 10 days after onset of symptoms
Lower rates are better for this measure.
74%23 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%23 patients
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
85%783 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
76%812 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
61%109 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
68%982 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
90%59 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
74%1,638 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
50%1,630 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
45%824 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
98%1,638 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
81%1,638 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
81%1,638 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
116 DEFENSE HWY, SUITE 400
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
116 DEFENSE HWY, SUITE 200
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
116 DEFENSE HWY, SUITE 400
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
116 DEFENSE HWY, SUITE 101
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Joseph Friend's NPI number?
The NPI number for Joseph Friend is 1144207028. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 30, 2005.
Where is Joseph Friend located?
Joseph Friend practices at 116 Defense Hwy Ste 400, Annapolis, MD 21401. The listed phone number is (410) 897-9841.
What is Joseph Friend's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Joseph Friend was last updated on March 24, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
