Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Friedman, MD

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Hematology/Oncology) · Hematology & Oncology Physician · San Antonio, TX

  • NPI 1477526895
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 86.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 55 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5206 Research Dr
San Antonio, TX 782405251
(210) 595-5300
fax (210) 614-8740
Mailing address
Po Box 911230
Dallas, TX 753911230

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 22, 2021
Year of graduation
1971 — 55 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #H5554
Medicaid (2)
TX #044039801 · TX #136783110

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477526895. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
54,279
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$402,952
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0881 Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) 22,345 16 $3
Q0138 Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) 11,730 15 $1
J1756 Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg 6,100 11 $0
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 3,740 39 $0
J9041 Injection, bortezomib, 0.1 mg 1,645 12 $5
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 1,007 288 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 984 288 $10
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 896 276 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 768 265 $122
J1626 Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg 540 15 $0

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in San Antonio Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 1,051. This provider delivers 52× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,202
Transactions
37
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 11 $345.52
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 7 $188.47
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $137.32
Genmab U.S., INC. 1 $124.99
Genzyme Corporation 1 $85.65
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 3 $46.31
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 2 $42.35
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $38.29
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 2 $36.66
Acrotech Biopharma INC. 1 $35.84
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $30.00
Incyte Corporation 1 $18.15
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $15.18
Sobi, INC 1 $14.78
Celgene Corporation 1 $14.63

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,155
Education
$47

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
764
Patients
160
Total drug cost
$685,757
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Anastrozole Generic 183 44 $5,338
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 92 20 $75,057
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 60 21 $1,642
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 58 13 $53,910
Dexamethasone Generic 43 14 $637
Lenalidomide Generic 42 0 $541,980
Prednisone Generic 39 12 $237
Tamoxifen Citrate Generic 39 11 $1,306
Bicalutamide Generic 36 0 $748
Hydroxyurea Generic 33 0 $2,004

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Friedman's medical specialty?
Dr. David Friedman practices Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in San Antonio, TX.
Where does Dr. David Friedman practice?
Dr. David Friedman practices at 5206 Research Dr, San Antonio, TX 782405251. Office phone: 2105955300.
What is Dr. David Friedman's NPI?
Dr. David Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477526895, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Friedman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Friedman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Friedman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) (HCPCS J0881); Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) (HCPCS Q0138); Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg (HCPCS J1756). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.