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DR. JOSHUA EDWARD FRIEND MD
NPI 1891084448
Emergency Medicine in Temple, TX

Active since April 05, 2011PECOS Enrolled
80.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76508(254) 724-2111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 16, 2025, Jul 19, 2024, Jul 21, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Joshua Edward Friend Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSHUA EDWARD FRIEND MD (NPI 1891084448) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (R3843) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891084448
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSHUA EDWARD FRIENDCredential: MD
Location Address2401 S 31ST STTemple, TX 76508-1627
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (254) 724-8800
Phone(254) 724-2111
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1891084448 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · R3843✔ Licensed in ID · M-17062
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 0101252570 (VA)
2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1700 S Main StMoscow, ID 83843-3046 · Phone (208) 882-4511 · Fax (208) 883-6580
Location 22003 Kootenai Health WayCoeur D Alene, ID 83814-6051 · Phone (208) 625-4000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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. Joshua Edward Friend Md 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76508 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

80.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality93.1
Promoting Interoperability75
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.61

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. TIFFANY JONES BERRY MD
Family Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-6927
CHRISTINA ESMAT KARIMI P.A
Physician Assistant
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
MRS. JESSICA R. LEHMAN P. T.
Physical Therapist
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
DR. JOHN DAVID R. SENO MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
BARRY RAY CHAMBERLIN MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
KAMIA ROCHELLE SCROGGINS FASHEUN FNP
Nurse Practitioner
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
SAMANTHA RUFARO MAKINA
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
BRANDON ROBERT MAY
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111

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 Joshua Friend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Friend is 1891084448. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2011.

Where is Joshua Friend located?

Joshua Friend practices at 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508. The listed phone number is (254) 724-2111.

What is Joshua Friend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joshua Friend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua Friend is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Joshua Friend accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Joshua Friend 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 Joshua Friend was last updated on June 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.