Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Friedberg, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Philadelphia, PA
- NPI 1881634137
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 72.5 / 100 · 2023
- 40 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3509 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 191404105
(215) 707-8484
fax (215) 707-3946
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 10, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Pennsylvania #MD060224L · Maryland #D78952
- Medicaid
- PA #0016036450002
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881634137. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
143
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$15,779
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 52 | 34 | $68 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 29 | 29 | $189 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 17 | 17 | $139 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 17 | 15 | $102 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 16 | 12 | $143 | |
G2212 |
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | 12 | 11 | $32 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 15 peers in this city , average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$10,609
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. | 19 | $10,476.10 | |
| ABIOMED | 2 | $132.41 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
11
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$190
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 11 | 0 | $190 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Friedberg's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Friedberg practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Friedberg practice?
Dr. Joseph Friedberg practices at 3509 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 191404105. Office phone: 2157078484.
What is Dr. Joseph Friedberg's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Friedberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881634137, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Friedberg accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Friedberg accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Friedberg commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.