FRIENDSHIP SURGERY CENTER
NPI 1679737043
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Buford, GA
NPI Status: Active since July 15, 2008
Contact Information
5005 FRIENDSHIP RD
SUITE 200
BUFORD, GA
ZIP 30518
Phone: (770) 297-7277
- Organization
- Clinic/Center
- Ambulatory Surgical
- Accepts Insurance
- CLIA Number: 11D1087525
- CLIA Cert. Type: Ambulatory Surgery Center
- CLIA Exp. Date: 08-05-2026
About FRIENDSHIP SURGERY CENTER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Friendship Surgery Center, a provider established in Buford, Georgia operating as a Clinic/center, focusing in ambulatory surgical . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1679737043 assigned on July 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QA1903X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Nicole Finkle (Rcm Sr. Director)
- NPI
- 1679737043
- Provider Name
- FRIENDSHIP SURGERY CENTER
- Entity Type
- Organization
- Location Address
- 5005 FRIENDSHIP RD SUITE 200 BUFORD, GA 30518
- Location Phone
- (770) 297-7277
- Mailing Address
- 4960 SW 72ND AVE STE 405 MIAMI, FL 33155
- Mailing Phone
- (469) 458-9222
- Mailing Fax
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Is Organization Subpart?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-15-2008
- Last Update Date
- 09-16-2025
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Clinic/Center Ambulatory Surgical
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QA1903X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- SoloCare Bronze EPO $8500 DED HSA 10004 - EPO
- SoloCare Exp Bronze EPO $9500 DED 10015 - EPO
- SoloCare Gold EPO $1500 DED 10010 - EPO
- SoloCare Silver EPO $5000 DED 10014 - EPO
- SoloCare Silver EPO $6500 DED 10013 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Exp Bronze EPO $7500 DED 10008 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Gold EPO $2000 DED 10006 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Platinum EPO $0 DED 10005 - EPO
- SoloCare Standard Silver EPO $6000 DED 10007 - EPO
- MENDING Direct Primary Care Bronze 4950 ($0 DPC + $0 PCP + $0 Mental Health) - HMO
- MENDING Direct Primary Care Gold $0 Ded ($0 DPC $0 PCP + $0 Mental Health) - HMO
- MENDING Direct Primary Care Silver 2300 ($0 DPC + $0 PCP + $0 Mental Health) - HMO
- MENDING Standard Bronze (No Direct Primary Care, for DPC select DPC Bronze) - HMO
- MENDING Standard Gold (No Direct Primary Care, for DPC select DPC Gold) - HMO
- MENDING Standard Silver (No Direct Primary Care, for DPC select DPC Silver) - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint
Destruction of upper or middle spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level
Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance
Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance
Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level
Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint; provision of anesthetic, steroid and/or other therapeutic agent, with or without arthrography
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.
This service was performed 64 times for 31 patientsThis procedure involves the use of imaging technology to guide a needle to the nerves of a single facet joint in the upper or middle spine. The nerves are then treated to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
This service was performed 19 times for 11 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 113 times for 60 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 75 times for 33 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a substance into your lower spine canal, guided by real-time images. It's done to diagnose or treat various conditions. You may feel slight discomfort, but it's generally safe and can provide valuable information for your treatment plan.
This service was performed 41 times for 33 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 35 times for 29 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 17 times for 11 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 27 times for 16 patientsCLIA Information
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:
- CLIA Number
- 11D1087525
- Facility Type
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Certificate Effective Date
- August 06, 2024
- Certificate Expiration Date
- August 05, 2026
- Laboratory Director
- BRAXTON B. TURNER III
- Certificate Type
- Certificate of Waiver
- Certificate Type Description
- This CLIA certificate is issued to Friendship Surgery Center to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1679737043, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 67. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 67 = 3).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 67 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1679737043, enumerated as an "organization" on July 15, 2008.
The provider is located at 5005 FRIENDSHIP RD SUITE 200 BUFORD, GA 30518 and the phone number is (770) 297-7277.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QA1903X and a focus in Ambulatory Surgical.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Alliant Health Plans, Inc. and Mending Health. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
