DR. KEVIN FRIEND MD
NPI 1891745121
Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA

Q: What is Kevin Friend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Friend is 1891745121. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2006.

Q: What is Kevin Friend's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kevin Friend was last updated on January 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since May 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1000 BOWER HILL RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15243(412) 942-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 27, 2023, Jan 22, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Kevin Friend Md NPPES

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

DR. KEVIN FRIEND MD (NPI 1891745121) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD066196L) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Clair Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Pittsburgh.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891745121

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KEVIN FRIENDCredential: MD

Location Address1000 BOWER HILL RDPittsburgh, PA 15243-1873

Mailing Address1000 Bower Hill Road, St Clair Hospital - Affiliate Billing - PamalynPittsburgh, PA 15243-1873 · (412) 924-2548

Phone(412) 942-4000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNew York University School Of MedicineGraduated 1996

Enumeration DateMay 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2023

✔ NPI 1891745121 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD066196L

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.

1000 BOWER HILL RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15243

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12 Hot Metal St, ERMI Quantum OnePittsburgh, PA 15203-2348 · Phone (412) 432-7424

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001688295PA

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

Dr. Kevin 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 ID4486696218

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050523000723

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

166 services163 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

93 services93 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

43 services43 patients

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Clair Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390228

Location1000 Bower Hill RoadPittsburgh, PA 15243 · Allegheny County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15243 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

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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.

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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