BRENDA K FRIEND FNP
NPI 1184889115
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Abingdon, VA

Q: What is Brenda Friend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brenda Friend is 1184889115. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2008.

Q: What is Brenda Friend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brenda Friend was last updated on January 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.

Active since July 18, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

320 VALLEY ST NW STE NE, ABINGDON, VA 24210(276) 676-3360(276) 676-2170 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 5, 2026, Dec 29, 2025, Feb 25, 2025 (3 updates tracked since 2025).

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About Brenda K Friend Fnp NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BRENDA K FRIEND FNP (NPI 1184889115) is an individual family provider in Abingdon, Virginia, licensed in Tennessee (13499) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Greeneville Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184889115

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X

Provider Legal NameBRENDA K FRIENDCredential: FNP

Location Address320 VALLEY ST NW STE NEAbingdon, VA 24210-2728

Mailing Address1021 W Oakland Ave Ste 310Johnson City, TN 37604-2192 · (423) 952-2111

Phone(276) 676-3360

Fax(276) 676-2170

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 5, 2026

✔ NPI 1184889115 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363LF0000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 13499✔ Licensed in VA · 0024175760

320 VALLEY ST NW STE NE, Abingdon, VA 24210

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Brenda K Friend Fnp is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2769557735

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080826000743, I20180820000017

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

252 services177 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

223 services165 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

93 services87 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

89 services80 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

81 services81 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

41 services41 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Greeneville Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greeneville, TN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440050

Location1420 Tusculum BoulevardGreeneville, TN 37745 · Greene County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Russell County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lebanon, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490002

Location58 Carroll StreetLebanon, VA 24266 · Russell County

Emergency services

Johnston Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Abingdon, VA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490053

Location16000 Johnston Memorial DriveAbingdon, VA 24211 · Washington County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24210 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$86.88 typical visit price

range $56.19 – $170.30

Typical copayment $21.72 (range $14.04 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$99.13 typical visit price

range $18.07 – $138.91

Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 26

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

22 suppliers453 claims454 services$43.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

22 suppliers422 claims422 services$108.73 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

23 suppliers443 claims1,196 services$41.42 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

15 suppliers135 claims781 services$23.29 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

13 suppliers109 claims624 services$18.15 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

19 suppliers248 claims250 services$69.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

23 suppliers370 claims370 services$22.76 avg. paid by Medicare

Chinstrap used with positive airway pressure device A7036

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers30 claims30 services$10.85 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

16 suppliers197 claims198 services$19.28 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

29 suppliers671 claims3,698 services$2.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7039

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers24 claims24 services$6.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

19 suppliers264 claims264 services$13.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

7 suppliers92 claims95 services$18.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

5 suppliers93 claims93 services$913.97 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers154 claims154 services$117.06 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0471

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers41 claims42 services$296.32 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers71 claims71 services$181.18 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers151 claims153 services$14.31 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers11 claims19 services$6.35 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

15 suppliers550 claims560 services$46.52 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

13 suppliers272 claims279 services$101.42 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers31 claims39 services$30.99 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

7 suppliers32 claims3,540 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

3 suppliers16 claims900 services$0.77 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers18 claims18 services$33.62 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

9 suppliers42 claims42 services$21.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Brenda Friend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brenda Friend is 1184889115. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2008.

Where is Brenda Friend located?

Brenda Friend practices at 320 Valley St NW Ste NE, Abingdon, VA 24210. The listed phone number is (276) 676-3360.

What is Brenda Friend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Brenda Friend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brenda Friend is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Brenda Friend accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Brenda Friend as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Brenda Friend affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brenda Friend is affiliated with Greeneville Community Hospital, Russell County Hospital and Johnston Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brenda Friend was last updated on January 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.