Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Friel, D.O.

Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Allentown, PA

  • NPI 1821358805
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 200
Allentown, PA 181036271
(610) 402-8430
Mailing address
Po Box 689, Department of Medicine-Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA 181051556

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 7, 2017
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #OS016962

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821358805. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
928
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$96,994
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 348 163 $76
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 267 135 $116
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 105 104 $121
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 103 100 $168
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 27 19 $81
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 23 14 $46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 18 15 $124
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 13 13 $162
90480 Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose 12 12 $39
91320 Sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im 12 12 $128

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Allentown Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$87
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Astellas Pharma US INC 2 $39.99
Procept BioRobotics Corporation 1 $24.20
Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. 1 $22.48

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$87

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
156
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$225,837
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) Brand 32 0 $130,163
Ampicillin Sodium Generic 31 0 $6,793
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 23 0 $796
Amoxicillin Generic 12 0 $207
Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) Brand 12 0 $3,147
Cephalexin Generic 12 0 $193
Juluca (Dolutegravir/Rilpivirine) Brand 12 0 $42,971
Odefsey (Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala) Brand 11 0 $40,653
Rifampin Generic 11 0 $914

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brian Friel's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Friel practices Infectious Disease Physician in Allentown, PA.
Where does Dr. Brian Friel practice?
Dr. Brian Friel practices at 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 200, Allentown, PA 181036271. Office phone: 6104028430.
What is Dr. Brian Friel's NPI?
Dr. Brian Friel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821358805, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Friel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Friel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Friel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.