Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ben Friedman, MD

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dermatopathology Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Detroit, MI

  • NPI 1477813855
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3031 W Grand Blvd Ste 800
Detroit, MI 482023141
(313) 916-2151

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 25, 2018
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Michigan #4301103068 · Pennsylvania #MT201711

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477813855. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,837
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$71,424
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 933 632 $36
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 158 130 $34
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 157 57 $28
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 145 33 $2
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 92 61 $25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 88 75 $99
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 48 43 $46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 38 38 $136
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 35 34 $67
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 31 29 $11

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Detroit Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$108
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Blueprint Medicines Corporation 1 $107.78

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$108

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
378
Patients
149
Total drug cost
$241,332
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 67 42 $939
Hydrocortisone Generic 41 28 $237
Fluorouracil Generic 38 30 $2,758
Gabapentin Generic 33 15 $366
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 26 17 $1,117
Bexarotene Generic 24 0 $179,480
Fluocinonide Generic 22 17 $796
Imiquimod Generic 21 0 $647
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 19 0 $759
Prednisone Generic 18 0 $171

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ben Friedman's medical specialty?
Dr. Ben Friedman practices Dermatology Physician in Detroit, MI.
Where does Dr. Ben Friedman practice?
Dr. Ben Friedman practices at 3031 W Grand Blvd Ste 800, Detroit, MI 482023141. Office phone: 3139162151.
What is Dr. Ben Friedman's NPI?
Dr. Ben Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477813855, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ben Friedman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ben Friedman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ben Friedman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.