Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Julia Friend, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Medical Physician Assistant · Allentown, PA
- NPI 1861910572
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 90.1 / 100 · 2023
- 9 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 100
Allentown, PA 181036373
(610) 437-4134
fax (610) 433-9690 - Additional location
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236 Brodhead RD
Bethlehem, PA 180178924 - Additional location
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700 Schuylkill Manor RD Ste 5
Pottsville, PA 179013849
(570) 622-6804
fax (570) 622-3385
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 9, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2017 — 9 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MA059289
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861910572. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,797
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$90,132
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 583 | 122 | $5 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 496 | 435 | $73 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 197 | 180 | $44 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 171 | 146 | $90 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 143 | 133 | $75 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 53 | 53 | $91 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 47 | 29 | $41 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 47 | 45 | $46 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 21 | 19 | $105 | |
11104 |
Punch biopsy, first skin growth | 20 | 20 | $103 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 62 peers in this city , average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$612
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 9 | $248.18 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 11 | $139.19 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $128.81 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 4 | $74.02 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 1 | $22.22 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
518
Patients
222
Total drug cost
$113,382
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 134 | 62 | $3,153 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 66 | 45 | $706 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 55 | 14 | $2,966 |
| Hydrocortisone | Generic | 55 | 40 | $294 |
| Betamethasone Diprop Augmented (Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc) | Brand | 47 | 27 | $4,106 |
| Fluorouracil | Generic | 22 | 21 | $2,077 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 20 | 13 | $743 |
| Ciclopirox | Generic | 19 | 0 | $364 |
| Otezla (Apremilast) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $93,189 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $501 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Julia Friend's medical specialty?
Dr. Julia Friend practices Physician Assistant in Allentown, PA.
Where does Dr. Julia Friend practice?
Dr. Julia Friend practices at 1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 100, Allentown, PA 181036373. Office phone: 6104374134.
What is Dr. Julia Friend's NPI?
Dr. Julia Friend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861910572, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Julia Friend accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Julia Friend accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Julia Friend commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.