Richard Friedenheim, MD
NPI 1144238676 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Abington, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Friedenheim, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Abington, PA (NPI 1144238676).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144238676
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD042408L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 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
2,036 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 411 | $79 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 251 | $214 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 173 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 120 | $131 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 81 | $40 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 80 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 139 | 63 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 116 | 38 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 97 | 23 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 90 | 19 |
| Modafinil | 67 | 16 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 66 | 28 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$160,525 across 169 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)
- 686 Dekalb Pike Ste 201Blue Bell, PA 19422-1258Phone: (215) 517-1200Fax: (215) 517-1219
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-03
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Friedenheim's NPI number?
- Richard Friedenheim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144238676, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Friedenheim's specialty?
- Richard Friedenheim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Friedenheim located?
- Richard Friedenheim's practice location on file with NPPES is 1235 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001-3840.
- What is Richard Friedenheim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Friedenheim is (215) 517-1200.
- Does Richard Friedenheim accept Medicare?
- Richard Friedenheim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Friedenheim's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Friedenheim's NPI (1144238676) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.