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RICHARD GARY FRIEDMAN M.D.
NPI 1881789196
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in San Diego, CA

Active since October 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 05D2020581 · Waiver
4060 FOURTH AVE, SUITE 650, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(619) 819-7222(619) 299-5023 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Richard Gary Friedman M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD GARY FRIEDMAN M.D. (NPI 1881789196) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (G03243) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 22, 2027, and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (1975).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881789196
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD GARY FRIEDMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address4060 FOURTH AVE, SUITE 650San Diego, CA 92103-2116
Mailing Address4060 Fourth Ave, Suite 650San Diego, CA 92103-2116 · (619) 819-7222 · Fax (619) 299-5023
Phone(619) 819-7222
Fax(619) 299-5023
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 1975
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 2010
✔ NPI 1881789196 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G03243
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyTaxonomy 207RI0011X · License G03243 (CA)
4060 FOURTH AVE, San Diego, CA 92103
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid00G324300CA
Other00G324300CA · Blue Shield
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedG03243CA
Medicare UPIND73218CA

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard Gary Friedman M.d. 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 ID6608810163
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050615000420
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 05D2020581

Richard G Friedman MD & Jerrold Glassman MD · San Diego, CA
Active · expires Feb 22, 2027
CLIA Number05D2020581
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 23, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 22, 2027
Laboratory DirectorRichard G. Friedman
Laboratory Phone(619) 819-7222
Laboratory LocationRichard G Friedman MD & Jerrold Glassman MD4060 Fouth Ave Dte 650, San Diego, CA 92103
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
555 services410 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
329 services167 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.
314 services149 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
221 services48 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
134 services132 patients
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 93970
An ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your veins. This helps identify blood clots or other vein problems. During the procedure, pressure is applied to the veins and certain movements are performed to assess blood flow.
89 services85 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

BS KHEHAR MD INC
Internal Medicine
4060 FOURTH AVE, SUITE 335
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 291-9285
PAUL D WAGNER M D INC
Internal Medicine
4060 FOURTH AVE, SUITE 100
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 718-9444
JEFFREY ROBERT TOMAN M.D.
Colon & Rectal Surgery
4060 FOURTH AVE, SUITE 510
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 686-4011
MICHAEL J. NELMS PA-C
Physician Assistant
4060 FOURTH AVE, SUITE 415
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 298-9809
MELISSA JANOVITCH P.A.
Physician Assistant (Medical)
4060 FOURTH AVE, SUITE 415
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 298-9809
JERROLD GLASSMAN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4060 FOURTH AVE, SUITE 650
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 819-7222
MS. ARACELI ESTRADA-ORTEGA RDN, CDN
Dietitian, Registered
4060 FOURTH AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 298-9931
DR. KAREN HERBST JAMISON M.D.
Internal Medicine
4060 FOURTH AVE, SUITE 505
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 298-1318

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 Richard Friedman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Friedman is 1881789196. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Where is Richard Friedman located?

Richard Friedman practices at 4060 Fourth Ave Suite 650, San Diego, CA 92103. The listed phone number is (619) 819-7222.

What is Richard Friedman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Richard Friedman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Friedman 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.

Does Richard Friedman hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 05D2020581) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 22, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Friedman was last updated on November 4, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.