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FRIENDSHIP SURGERY CENTER
NPI 1679737043
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Buford, GA

Active since July 15, 2008CLIA 11D1087525 · Waiver
5005 FRIENDSHIP RD, SUITE 200, BUFORD, GA 30518(770) 297-7277 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2025, Jul 2, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Friendship Surgery Center NPPES

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

FRIENDSHIP SURGERY CENTER (NPI 1679737043) is a healthcare organization registered as an ambulatory surgical in Buford, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 5, 2026 and lists Nicole Finkle, Rcm Sr. Director, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679737043
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QA1903X
Legal Business NameFRIENDSHIP SURGERY CENTER
Location Address5005 FRIENDSHIP RD, SUITE 200Buford, GA 30518-1715
Mailing Address4960 Sw 72nd Ave Ste 405Miami, FL 33155-5506 · (469) 458-9222 · Fax (540) 918-7202
Phone(770) 297-7277
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNicole FinkleRcm Sr. Director · (719) 243-9490
Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1679737043 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Ambulatory SurgicalAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QA1903X
5005 FRIENDSHIP RD, Buford, GA 30518
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Mending Health.Insurance ›

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 11D1087525

Friendship Surgery Center · Buford, GA
Active · expires Aug 5, 2026
CLIA Number11D1087525
Laboratory TypeAmbulatory Surgery Center
Certificate Effective DateAugust 6, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 5, 2026
Laboratory DirectorBraxton B. Turner III
Laboratory Phone(770) 297-7277
Laboratory LocationFriendship Surgery Center5005 A Friendship Road, Buford, GA 30518
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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.

Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 64483
This procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.
101 services65 patients
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64493
This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.
87 services36 patients
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 64635
This procedure involves using imaging guidance to accurately target and destroy nerves in the lower or sacral spinal facet joint. It's done to relieve chronic back pain. The process is safe and usually effective.
87 services42 patients
Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrography G0260
This procedure involves injecting medicine into the sacroiliac joint, located in the lower back. The aim is to reduce inflammation and pain. Anesthetic is used for immediate pain relief, while a steroid helps decrease inflammation over time. Arthrography, a type of imaging, may be used for precision.
38 services18 patients
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64490
This procedure involves injecting medication into a joint in your upper or middle spine. It's performed under imaging guidance for precision. The aim is to reduce inflammation and pain. It's a single-level process, meaning one joint is treated at a time.
36 services16 patients
Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance 62321
This procedure involves injecting a substance into your middle or upper spine canal. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The substance can help diagnose or treat various conditions, providing relief from symptoms.
32 services27 patients

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 Surgery Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for Friendship Surgery Center is 1679737043. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2008.

Where is Friendship Surgery Center located?

Friendship Surgery Center is located at 5005 Friendship Rd Suite 200, Buford, GA 30518. The listed phone number is (770) 297-7277.

What is Friendship Surgery Center's specialty?

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

Does Friendship Surgery Center hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D1087525) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 5, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Friendship Surgery Center accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and Mending Health list Friendship Surgery Center 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Friendship Surgery Center was last updated on September 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.