Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Friedman, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Interventional Cardiology Physician · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1881789196
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 51 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4060 Fourth Ave, Suite 650
San Diego, CA 921032116
(619) 819-7222
fax (619) 299-5023

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 4, 2010
Year of graduation
1975 — 51 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G03243
Medicaid
CA #00G324300

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881789196. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,780
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$99,625
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 431 341 $8
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 351 175 $16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 323 153 $97
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 181 46 $82
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 129 125 $71
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 73 71 $34
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 67 60 $221
93280 Programming of dual lead pacemaker system 43 25 $85
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 37 34 $22
93018 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 34 34 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 37 peers in this city , average services per provider: 95. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$361
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 10 $147.12
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc. 2 $43.35
Philips North America LLC 2 $35.92
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. 1 $33.18
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $24.54
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $21.09
PFIZER INC. 1 $19.67
iRhythm Technologies, Inc. 1 $18.29
Abbott Laboratories 1 $17.96

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$361

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,298
Patients
402
Total drug cost
$264,233
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 211 58 $3,123
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 203 76 $3,920
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 107 29 $139,049
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 100 33 $1,094
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 94 25 $104,508
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 92 27 $774
Furosemide Generic 84 23 $564
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 76 22 $1,826
Warfarin Sodium Generic 73 23 $1,316
Losartan Potassium Generic 48 16 $1,180

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Friedman's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Friedman practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Richard Friedman practice?
Dr. Richard Friedman practices at 4060 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 921032116. Office phone: 6198197222.
What is Dr. Richard Friedman's NPI?
Dr. Richard Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881789196, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Friedman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Friedman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Friedman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.