MRS. JULIA FRIEND PA-C
NPI 1861910572
Physician Assistant in Allentown, PA

Active since September 01, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 100, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103(610) 437-4134(610) 433-9690 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2025, Mar 27, 2023, Aug 19, 2022 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mrs. Julia Friend Pa-c NPPES

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

MRS. JULIA FRIEND PA-C (NPI 1861910572) is an individual physician assistant in Allentown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA059289) and active in the NPI registry since September 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861910572
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. JULIA FRIENDCredential: PA-C
Location Address1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 100Allentown, PA 18103-6373
Mailing Address1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 100Allentown, PA 18103-6373 · (610) 437-4134
Fax(610) 433-9690
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2025
NPI 1861910572 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in PA · MA059289
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X
1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 100, Allentown, PA 18103

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Julia Moyer

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Julia Friend Pa-c 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 ID3375800774
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171120001141
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 11

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.

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
690 services131 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
471 services417 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
210 services189 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
133 services126 patients
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 17110
"Destruction of skin growth" refers to a procedure where 1-14 abnormal skin growths are removed. This is done using methods such as freezing, burning, or laser therapy. It helps prevent the growth from causing discomfort or turning into a more serious condition.
132 services121 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
50 services49 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18103 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.96
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost92.78

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.

Physician Assistant
1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Dermatology
1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Dermatology
1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Physician Assistant
1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Physician Assistant
1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Dermatology
1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Dermatology (Pediatric Dermatology)
1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 100
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

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 Julia Friend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Julia Friend is 1861910572. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2017. The provider is also known as Julia Moyer.

Where is Julia Friend located?

Julia Friend practices at 1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18103. The listed phone number is (610) 437-4134.

What is Julia Friend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Julia Friend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Julia Friend is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Julia Friend was last updated on October 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.