DR. KENT P FRIEDMAN M.D.
NPI 1275597346
Radiology - Nuclear Radiology in New York, NY

Q: What is Kent Friedman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Friedman is 1275597346. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2006.

Q: What is Kent Friedman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Nuclear Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085N0904X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kent Friedman was last updated on March 11, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since April 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

84.47/100

CMS Quality Rating

560 1ST AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10016(212) 263-0050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Kent P Friedman M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KENT P FRIEDMAN M.D. (NPI 1275597346) is an individual nuclear radiology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (235959) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Long Island Community Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275597346

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085N0904X

Provider Legal NameDR. KENT P FRIEDMANCredential: M.D.

Location Address560 1ST AVENew York, NY 10016-6402

Mailing Address300 E 38th StNew York, NY 10016-2747 · (212) 263-0050

Phone(212) 263-0050

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Connecticut School Of MedicineGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateApril 14, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 2021

NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2021

✔ NPI 1275597346 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Nuclear RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085N0904X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 235959

Definition

A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.

560 1ST AVE, New York, NY 10016

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kent P Friedman M.d. 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 ID9931143211

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050616001229, I20230920001709

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 14

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.

Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 78815

A nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with a CT scan involves using a small amount of radioactive material and CT imaging to examine body tissues and organs. This helps detect any abnormalities by providing detailed images of the body's internal structure.

241 services190 patients

Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries A9552

Fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 FDG is a radioactive drug used in PET scans. It helps doctors see how your tissues and organs are functioning. The drug is given in a specific dose, up to 45 millicuries, depending on your body size and the type of scan.

53 services53 patients

Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying 78264

A nuclear medicine study of the stomach assesses how quickly food leaves the stomach. A safe, radioactive substance is added to a meal. The radiation emitted is tracked, creating images that show the food's progress through the stomach. It's non-invasive and painless.

43 services43 patients

Injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node 38792

This procedure involves injecting a safe radioactive substance into your body. It travels to your lymph nodes, making them visible on X-ray images. This helps in identifying any abnormal nodes for further examination. It's a standard part of many diagnostic processes.

42 services42 patients

Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging 78803

A nuclear medicine study with SPECT involves a safe, small amount of radioactive substance to help visualize body organs. SPECT, or Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, creates detailed 3D images. This helps doctors diagnose and monitor conditions in a specific body area.

38 services38 patients

Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 78306

A nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body involves injecting a small amount of radioactive material into your body. This material travels to your bones and emits energy. A special camera captures this energy, creating images of your bones to help identify any abnormalities.

34 services32 patients

Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and circulation 78582

A nuclear medicine lung ventilation and circulation study uses a safe radioactive material to create images of air and blood flow in your lungs. It helps identify issues like blood clots or lung diseases. You inhale or receive an injection of this material, and a special camera captures the images.

31 services31 patients

Aspiration of cerebrospinal fluid and injection in shunt tubing or reservoir 61070

This procedure involves removing a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid, the liquid surrounding your brain and spine, through a needle. This fluid is then injected into a shunt or reservoir to help regulate its flow. This can aid in diagnosing or treating certain conditions.

26 services25 patients

Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system 78195

A nuclear medicine study of the lymphatic system involves injecting a safe, radioactive substance into your body. This substance travels through your lymphatic system and helps create images on a special camera. These images can help doctors diagnose conditions related to your immune system.

26 services26 patients

Nuclear medicine study of cerebrospinal fluid flow to evaluate shunt 78645

A nuclear medicine study of cerebrospinal fluid flow is a test using a safe radioactive substance to visualize and evaluate the flow of fluid around your brain and spinal cord. This helps to assess if a shunt, a device to drain excess fluid, is functioning properly.

26 services25 patients

Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system 78226

A nuclear medicine study of the liver and bile duct system involves the use of a small amount of radioactive material to create detailed images. This helps doctors examine the liver's function and structure, and detect any abnormalities in the bile ducts.

25 services25 patients

Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan 78816

A Nuclear Medicine Study with a CT Scan is a diagnostic procedure. It uses a small amount of radioactive substance and a CT scan to create detailed images of your body. These images help doctors diagnose, monitor, and treat various conditions.

25 services20 patients

Radioactive drug therapy through a vein 79101

Radioactive drug therapy through a vein involves injecting a drug with radioactive properties into your bloodstream. This drug travels throughout your body, targeting and destroying harmful cells, such as cancer cells, while sparing healthy ones. It's a non-invasive procedure to treat certain diseases.

21 services17 patients

Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration 78708

This procedure helps analyze kidney function using a safe radioactive substance and special imaging. The substance is administered through an injection and travels to your kidneys. Images are then taken to assess blood flow and overall kidney function.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Long Island Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Patchogue, NY

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330141

Location101 Hospital RoadPatchogue, NY 11772 · Suffolk County

Emergency services

Nyu Langone Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330214

Location550 First AvenueNew York, NY 10016 · New York County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

84.47/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

93.33

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.91

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.

MASASHI ROTTE M.D.

Emergency Medicine

560 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (215) 955-6844

LINDSEY E WALL NP

Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)

560 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-5640

DR. MAJ L WICKSTROM M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

560 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-0050

MRS. IRENE RICHMAN

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

560 1ST AVE, 11 EAST NURSING STATION
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-7300

DEANNA STEFFENS R.PH, MS

General Acute Care Hospital

560 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-2094

MRS. SVETLANA PAVLOVNA BUYNITSKY

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)

560 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (917) 841-1271

MARK S. LIFSHITZ MD

Pathology (Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine)

560 1ST AVE, TH-374
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (212) 263-5445

SHARDA MCGUIRE FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

560 1ST AVE, HCC 11
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (347) 213-9076

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 Kent Friedman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Friedman is 1275597346. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2006.

Where is Kent Friedman located?

Kent Friedman practices at 560 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016. The listed phone number is (212) 263-0050.

What is Kent Friedman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Nuclear Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085N0904X.

Is Kent Friedman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kent Friedman 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.

Is Kent Friedman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kent Friedman is affiliated with Long Island Community Hospital and Nyu Langone Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kent Friedman was last updated on March 11, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.