FRIENDSHIP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC
NPI 1215967351
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Chevy Chase, MD

Q: What is Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Ambulatory Surgical, with taxonomy code 261QA1903X.

Active since July 04, 2006

5550 FRIENDSHIP BLVD STE 270, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815(301) 215-7347(301) 715-7345 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2025, Nov 14, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

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About Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, Llc NPPES

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

FRIENDSHIP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC (NPI 1215967351), doing business as Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, is a healthcare organization registered as an ambulatory surgical in Chevy Chase, Maryland and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists Steven Madreperla, President And Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215967351

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy261QA1903X

Legal Business NameFRIENDSHIP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC

Location Address5550 FRIENDSHIP BLVD STE 270Chevy Chase, MD 20815-7297

Mailing Address5550 Friendship Blvd Ste 270Chevy Chase, MD 20815-7297 · (301) 215-7347 · Fax (301) 715-7345

Phone(301) 215-7347

Fax(301) 715-7345

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialSteven MadreperlaPresident And Ceo · (908) 458-8333

Enumeration DateJuly 4, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2025

✔ NPI 1215967351 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Ambulatory SurgicalAmbulatory Health Care Facilities

Taxonomy Code261QA1903X

License✔ Licensed in MD · A1131

5550 FRIENDSHIP BLVD STE 270, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsFriendship Ambulatory Surgery Center

Doing Business AsThe Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, Llc

Other Identifiers 12

Other225660Alliance

Other1490DC · Bc/bs Of Dc

Other225660MD · Mdipa, All Mamsi

Other490002518Railroad Medicare

Medicaid325991900MD

OtherZZ13FRMD · Bc/bs Nasco Accts.

Other225660MD · Mamsi

Other68-00013Evercare

OtherZZ13FRMD · Maryland Bc/bs

Other1143770001Palmetto Govt. Tricare

Other1490Carefirst Blue Choice

OtherZZ13FRMD · Bc/bs National Accts.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 21D0917706

Friendship Ambulatory Surgery · Chevy Chase, MD

Expired · Jul 23, 2026

CLIA Number21D0917706

Laboratory TypeAmbulatory Surgery Center

Certificate Effective DateJuly 24, 2024

Certificate Expiration DateJuly 23, 2026

Laboratory DirectorMark E. Whitten

Laboratory Phone(301) 215-7347

Laboratory LocationFriendship Ambulatory Surgery5550 Friendship Boulevard Suite 270, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984

This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.

1,969 services1,216 patients

Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 66821

This procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.

124 services106 patients

Incision to improve eye fluid flow 65820

This procedure, known as a trabeculectomy, involves creating a small opening in the eye to improve fluid flow. This can help lower eye pressure in conditions like glaucoma. It's a common, safe procedure to protect your eye health.

58 services37 patients

Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66982

This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.

51 services46 patients

Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye 66174

Dilation to improve eye fluid flow is a process where eye drops are used to widen or dilate your pupils. This allows more fluid to flow out of the eye, reducing pressure and helping to prevent or treat conditions like glaucoma.

43 services30 patients

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye 66988

This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. A laser is then used to reduce fluid production in the eye, helping to lower pressure and improve vision.

29 services19 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

J. BING & ASSOCIATES ANESTHESIA SERVICES, L.L.C.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

5550 FRIENDSHIP BLVD STE 270
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815

Montgomery County (301) 215-7347

ANESTHESIA COMPANY, LLC

Anesthesiology

5550 FRIENDSHIP BLVD STE 270
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815

Montgomery County (410) 280-2260

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 Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC is 1215967351. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 4, 2006.

Where is Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC located?

Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC is located at 5550 Friendship Blvd Ste 270, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. The listed phone number is (301) 215-7347.

What is Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Ambulatory Surgical, with taxonomy code 261QA1903X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Friendship Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC was last updated on October 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.