Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Fried, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Ashland, KY

  • NPI 1710989751
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 98.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
613 23Rd St Ste 210
Ashland, KY 411012868
(606) 326-9847
fax (606) 324-3418
Mailing address
200 Princess Dr
Ashland, KY 411012190

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 24, 2020
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Kentucky #37173 · Ohio #35.122826
Medicaid (3)
OH #2292648 · KY #64044886 · WV #2001417000

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710989751. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,759
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$918,042
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 935 288 $121
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 609 515 $192
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 423 167 $59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 387 387 $166
36471 Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg 353 148 $197
36475 Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance 233 154 $1,092
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 145 134 $57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 142 118 $126
36470 Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein 133 95 $115
36465 Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance 121 86 $1,340

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Ashland Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 183. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$38
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tactile Systems Technology INC 2 $26.98
CashFlow Solutions, LLC 1 $11.39

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$38

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
25
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$15,670
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 25 11 $15,670

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Robert Fried's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Fried practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Ashland, KY.
Where does Dr. Robert Fried practice?
Dr. Robert Fried practices at 613 23Rd St Ste 210, Ashland, KY 411012868. Office phone: 6063269847.
What is Dr. Robert Fried's NPI?
Dr. Robert Fried's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710989751, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Fried accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Fried accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Fried commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS 93971); Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS 93970); Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (HCPCS 76942). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.