Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Friedenheim, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Abington, PA

  • NPI 1144238676
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1235 Old York Road, Ste 121
Abington, PA 190013840
(215) 517-1200
fax (215) 517-1219
Additional location
686 Dekalb Pike Ste 201
Blue Bell, PA 194221258

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 17, 2018
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD042408L
Medicaid
PA #0012148070008

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144238676. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,356
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$246,457
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 418 191 $81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 277 220 $132
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 236 102 $220
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 138 78 $122
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 113 99 $185
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 109 109 $60
94727 Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 108 108 $46
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 86 84 $40
94618 Test for exercise-induced lung stress 76 76 $35
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 73 73 $9

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Abington Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 34× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$160,525
Transactions
169
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genzyme Corporation 55 $89,258.49
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 13 $21,633.50
Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. 34 $20,868.37
Avadel CNS Pharmaceuticals, LLC 19 $15,221.48
Axsome Therapeutics, INC. 17 $12,674.50
Harmony Biosciences LLC 6 $242.97
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 8 $144.41
Mylan Specialty L.P. 2 $140.38
Harmony Biosciences LLC 2 $73.81
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 4 $73.20
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 3 $59.60
United Therapeutics Corporation 2 $50.76
Amgen INC. 2 $40.60
Insmed, INC. 1 $22.74
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 1 $20.29

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$110,307
Travel and Lodging
$21,615
Honoraria
$11,700
Consulting Fee
$10,163
Food and Beverage
$4,729
Compensation for Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker for A Medical Education Program
$1,950
Education
$62

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
971
Patients
206
Total drug cost
$264,512
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 121 24 $95,460
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 117 48 $1,655
Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) Brand 108 27 $50,161
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 92 39 $3,130
Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) Brand 70 0 $37,149
Modafinil Generic 66 12 $2,461
Mometasone Furoate Generic 62 23 $4,110
Montelukast Sodium Generic 59 21 $794
Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) Brand 49 0 $31,896
Armodafinil Generic 45 0 $2,933

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Friedenheim's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Friedenheim practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Abington, PA.
Where does Dr. Richard Friedenheim practice?
Dr. Richard Friedenheim practices at 1235 Old York Road, Abington, PA 190013840. Office phone: 2155171200.
What is Dr. Richard Friedenheim's NPI?
Dr. Richard Friedenheim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144238676, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Friedenheim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Friedenheim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Friedenheim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.