RICHARD LEE FRIEDMAN M.D.
Prescription History 1285641837
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics in Burbank, CA
What does Dr. Friedman prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Friedman wrote 163 Medicare prescriptions for 10 medications. The most prescribed was Estradiol, with 27 prescriptions for 16 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Friedman prescribes.
Medications 10 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other California prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is a hormone.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Friedman wrote 27 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 71% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $64.36 per fill, versus $56.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Friedman wrote 23 prescriptions for Clobetasol Propionate, about 61% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $30.56 per fill, versus $43.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Friedman wrote 18 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 24% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (76). Medicare paid $2.03 per fill, versus $21.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Friedman wrote 18 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $2.06 per fill, versus $6.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a hormone (estrogen).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Friedman wrote 16 prescriptions for Dotti, about 80% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $70.41 per fill, versus $96.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a hormone (estrogen).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Friedman wrote 15 prescriptions for Estradiol (Twice Weekly), about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $121.87 per fill, versus $94.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Friedman wrote 12 prescriptions for Levonorgestrel-Eth Estradiol, about as often as the typical California prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $22.22 per fill, versus $13.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Friedman wrote 12 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about 28% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.80 per fill, versus $10.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fluconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Friedman wrote 11 prescriptions for Fluconazole, about half as often as the typical California prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $16.54 per fill, versus $17.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of growths on the skin.
Compared with California prescribers
Dr. Friedman wrote 11 prescriptions for Imiquimod, about 37% as often as the typical California prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $11.01 per fill, versus $30.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Friedman’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Friedman prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Friedman's most prescribed medications were Estradiol (27), Clobetasol Propionate (23) and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (18).
How does Dr. Friedman's prescribing compare with other California prescribers?
Of the 10 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Friedman prescribes 2 about as often than the typical California prescriber and 8 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Friedman prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the California prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
