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Dr. Robert Friday, MD PHD
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Boston, MA
- NPI 1053393074
- Accepts Medicare
- 24 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
55 Fruit St, Bul 165
Boston, MA 021142621
(617) 726-2870 - Mailing address
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Po Box 9142
Charlestown, MA 021299142
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 9, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #224215
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053393074. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,405
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$141,653
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 451 | 273 | $139 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 267 | 80 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 193 | 133 | $98 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 129 | 65 | $104 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 99 | 61 | $88 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 58 | 58 | $179 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 47 | 30 | $70 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 44 | 39 | $191 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 26 | 26 | $184 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 24 | 11 | $84 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 41 peers in Boston Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,059
Patients
840
Total drug cost
$682,538
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 637 | 173 | $6,955 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 425 | 114 | $21,164 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 403 | 117 | $23,370 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 376 | 103 | $8,996 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 152 | 41 | $2,852 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 134 | 39 | $10,802 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 124 | 28 | $2,208 |
| Colchicine | Generic | 122 | 40 | $17,183 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 121 | 37 | $935 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 108 | 39 | $3,332 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Robert Friday's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Friday practices Rheumatology Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Robert Friday practice?
Dr. Robert Friday practices at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 021142621. Office phone: 6177262870.
What is Dr. Robert Friday's NPI?
Dr. Robert Friday's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053393074, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Friday accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Friday accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Friday commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.