CHRISTOPHER J FRIEND MD
NPI 1861491516
Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology in San Diego, CA

Q: What is Christopher Friend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Friend is 1861491516. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2005.

Q: What is Christopher Friend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Vascular & Interventional Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0204X.

Active since July 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

200 W ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(619) 543-2890 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 8, 2021, Sep 20, 2019, Apr 20, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Christopher J Friend Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER J FRIEND MD (NPI 1861491516) is an individual vascular & interventional radiology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (C141231) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Round Rock, and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861491516

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0204X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER J FRIENDCredential: MD

Location Address200 W ARBOR DRSan Diego, CA 92103-9000

Mailing Address200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103-9000

Phone(619) 543-2890

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 13, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 13, 2023

✔ NPI 1861491516 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0204X

License✔ Licensed in CA · C141231

Definition

A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0202X · License Q3185 (TX)

200 W ARBOR DR, San Diego, CA 92103

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1302 University BlvdRound Rock, TX 78665-1032 · Phone (512) 509-0200

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher J Friend Md 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 ID749249316

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180430001346

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Friend reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Regents Of The University Of California

Same address

Diagnostic Radiology

200 W ARBOR DR
San Diego, CA 92103

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
360 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1417050956 (800) 926-8273

Alameda Health System

429 mi

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

6066 CIVIC TERRACE AVE
Newark, CA 94560

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
900 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1497956288 (510) 505-1600

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

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045

A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.

85 services82 patients

X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046

A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.

21 services20 patients

X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 74018

An X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view, is a quick and painless imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the structures in your abdomen, such as the stomach, liver, and intestines. This can help identify issues like blockages, infections, or injuries.

20 services20 patients

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450

A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.

15 services15 patients

Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177

A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.

11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92103 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

$94.87 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$76.87 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

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