Gary Friedman, MD
NPI 1033170931 · Neurology Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Friedman, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1033170931).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033170931
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15793 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
50 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 27 | $161 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 12 | $205 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 11 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$205 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 223 | 61 |
| Levetiracetam | 116 | 35 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 105 | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 85 | 30 |
| Naproxen | 84 | 28 |
| Lamotrigine | 64 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 62 | 27 |
| Topiramate | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$757 across 15 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 11525 Metropolitan AvenueRichmond Hills, NY 11418Phone: (718) 850-3366Fax: (718) 850-3399
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-30
- Last updated
- 2020-05-19
- Certified
- 2020-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Friedman's NPI number?
- Gary Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033170931, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Friedman's specialty?
- Gary Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Friedman located?
- Gary Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is One Brookdale Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11212-1121.
- What is Gary Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Friedman is (718) 240-5622.
- Does Gary Friedman accept Medicare?
- Gary Friedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Friedman's NPI (1033170931) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.