Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Stuart Friedman, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Los Angeles, CA
- NPI 1679585715
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 84.1 / 100 · 2023
- 50 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
8635 W 3Rd St
Los Angeles, CA 900486101
(310) 659-4320
fax (310) 659-3508 - Mailing address
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Po Box 54679
Los Angeles, CA 900540679
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 14, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1976 — 50 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G35132
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679585715. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
9,605
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$529,005
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0885 |
Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | 5,280 | 32 | $7 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 1,104 | 424 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,102 | 379 | $139 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 777 | 124 | $127 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 225 | 28 | $381 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 183 | 24 | $226 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 175 | 36 | $76 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 170 | 41 | $15 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 162 | 113 | $185 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 121 | 111 | $197 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 51 peers in Los Angeles Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 251. This provider delivers 38× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$644
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $150.00 | |
| Vifor Pharma, INC. | 3 | $84.32 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 3 | $79.45 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 3 | $68.09 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $62.24 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $59.74 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 2 | $56.83 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 1 | $25.46 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 1 | $24.36 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $17.21 | |
| Akebia Therapeutics INC | 1 | $16.17 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,042
Patients
573
Total drug cost
$147,865
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | Generic | 305 | 86 | $7,013 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 298 | 70 | $4,232 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 296 | 73 | $3,154 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 196 | 54 | $3,456 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 105 | 24 | $707 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 104 | 33 | $1,956 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Generic | 93 | 22 | $986 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 87 | 23 | $94,131 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 87 | 22 | $627 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 87 | 24 | $3,828 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Stuart Friedman's medical specialty?
Dr. Stuart Friedman practices Nephrology Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Stuart Friedman practice?
Dr. Stuart Friedman practices at 8635 W 3Rd St, Los Angeles, CA 900486101. Office phone: 3106594320.
What is Dr. Stuart Friedman's NPI?
Dr. Stuart Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679585715, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stuart Friedman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stuart Friedman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stuart Friedman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, epoetin alfa, (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (HCPCS J0885); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.