DR. SAMARA FRIEDMAN M.D.
NPI 1821298688
Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in Cedar Knolls, NJ

Active since July 20, 2007PECOS Enrolled
218 RIDGEDALE AVE STE 101, CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 07927(973) 538-7700(973) 538-9478 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 6, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 6, 2019, Dec 14, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Samara Friedman M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SAMARA FRIEDMAN M.D. (NPI 1821298688) is an individual pediatric orthopaedic surgery provider in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA08209200) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821298688
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207XP3100X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAMARA FRIEDMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address218 RIDGEDALE AVE STE 101Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927-2109
Mailing Address218 Ridgedale Ave Ste 101Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927-2109 · (973) 538-7700 · Fax (973) 538-9478
Fax(973) 538-9478
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 6, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1821298688 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XP3100X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA08209200✔ Licensed in PA · MD427016✔ Licensed in NY · 225206
Definition
An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.
218 RIDGEDALE AVE STE 101, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Samara Friedman M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Samara Friedman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Internal Medicine
2399 ROUTE 34 BLDG A5
Manasquan, NJ 08736
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 150 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
218 RIDGEDALE AVE STE 101
CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 07927
Radiology (Body Imaging)
218 RIDGEDALE AVE STE 101
CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 07927
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
218 RIDGEDALE AVE STE 101
CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 07927
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
218 RIDGEDALE AVE STE 101
CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 07927
Physician Assistant
218 RIDGEDALE AVE STE 101
CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 07927
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
218 RIDGEDALE AVE STE 101
CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 07927
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
218 RIDGEDALE AVE STE 101
CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 07927
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
218 RIDGEDALE AVE STE 101
CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 07927

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 Samara Friedman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samara Friedman is 1821298688. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2007.

Where is Samara Friedman located?

Samara Friedman practices at 218 Ridgedale Ave Ste 101, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927. The listed phone number is (973) 538-7700.

What is Samara Friedman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XP3100X.

Is Samara Friedman enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Samara Friedman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Samara Friedman reassigns Medicare benefits to Consensus Medical Group LLC (Manasquan, NJ). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Samara Friedman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samara Friedman was last updated on September 6, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.