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DR. SANDRA FRIENDSHUH
NPI 1467562413
Hospitalist in Spokane, WA

Active since August 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
101 W 8TH AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99204(509) 474-3260 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Sandra Friendshuh NPPES

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

DR. SANDRA FRIENDSHUH (NPI 1467562413) is an individual hospitalist provider in Spokane, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60019229) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp., and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467562413
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SANDRA FRIENDSHUH
Location Address101 W 8TH AVESpokane, WA 99204-2307
Mailing Address17220 E Temple RdSpokane, WA 99217-9573
Phone(509) 474-3260
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 2021
NPPES CertifiedOctober 19, 2021
✔ NPI 1467562413 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD60019229
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
101 W 8TH AVE, Spokane, WA 99204
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15633 N Lidgerwood StSpokane, WA 99208-1224 · Phone (509) 482-0111 · Fax (509) 474-3245
Location 2711 S Cowley StSpokane, WA 99202-1330 · Phone (509) 473-6000 · Fax (509) 474-3245

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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

Dr. Sandra Friendshuh 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 ID7214039676
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080925000150
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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
269 services126 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
194 services90 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
102 services101 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
31 services31 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.

Acute Care Hospitals · Spokane, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500054
Location101 West 8th AvenueSpokane, WA 99204 · Spokane County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Providence Holy Family Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Spokane, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500077
Location5633 North LidgerwoodSpokane, WA 99208 · Spokane County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99204 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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 2

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

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
2 suppliers22 claims22 services$88.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$34.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

CHELSEA POSENJAK
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-3131
CAITLIN KLAMPER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-4744
DR. SARAH N PETERSON MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-3020
MICHAEL GROSS MD
Anesthesiology
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-3181
LAURA DARLENE DEWALD DO
Internal Medicine
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 626-9900
PAUL C THORNE MD
Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
101 W 8TH AVE, STE 100
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-5445
DR. BROOKS THOMAS LASELLE M.D.
Emergency Medicine
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (253) 217-3832
MR. MICHAEL CLIFFORD BLANCH R.PH.
Pharmacist
101 W 8TH AVE
SPOKANE, WA 99204
Spokane County (509) 474-3088

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 Sandra Friendshuh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sandra Friendshuh is 1467562413. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Where is Sandra Friendshuh located?

Sandra Friendshuh practices at 101 W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204. The listed phone number is (509) 474-3260.

What is Sandra Friendshuh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Sandra Friendshuh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sandra Friendshuh 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 Sandra Friendshuh accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Sandra Friendshuh 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 Sandra Friendshuh affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sandra Friendshuh is affiliated with Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. and Providence Holy Family Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sandra Friendshuh was last updated on October 19, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.