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DR. ALEXANDER J FRIEDMAN D.O.
NPI 1811302367
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Charleston, SC

Active since June 24, 2014PECOS Enrolled
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL, MSC333, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(707) 812-3792 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2026, Aug 13, 2024, Aug 24, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Alexander J Friedman D.o. NPPES

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

DR. ALEXANDER J FRIEDMAN D.O. (NPI 1811302367) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (93957) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811302367
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER J FRIEDMANCredential: D.O.
Location Address169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL, MSC333Charleston, SC 29425
Mailing Address3000 Saint Matthews RdOrangeburg, SC 29118-1442 · (707) 812-3792
Phone(707) 812-3792
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1811302367 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 93957
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, Charleston, SC 29425
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Alexander J Friedman D.o. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5799107728
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260529001372
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 2

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
21 services21 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.
11 services11 patients

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.

DR. JAMES HOWARD BENSON III MD
Internal Medicine
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-4074
COURTNEY AUGUSTA LUKITSCH MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL, MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-9162
DR. CHARLES SPENCER TEIXEIRA DO
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC 333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-2575
CHELSEA WRIGHT-VOID MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1086
HELEN JENSIE BURTON MD
Internal Medicine
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-2911
DR. MITCHELL BENTON MD
Internal Medicine
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-5386
DR. ALLISON CRECELIUS DO
Emergency Medicine
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (314) 808-5444
RONIT KULKARNI
Surgery
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-2081

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 Alexander Friedman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Friedman is 1811302367. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2014.

Where is Alexander Friedman located?

Alexander Friedman practices at 169 Ashley Avenue Room 202 Main Hospital, Msc333, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (707) 812-3792.

What is Alexander Friedman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Alexander Friedman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Friedman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Alexander Friedman accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CareSource list Alexander Friedman 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 Alexander Friedman was last updated on August 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 days 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.