Sanford Friedman, MD
NPI 1154335222 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sanford Friedman, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1154335222).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154335222
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 114066 (NY)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
723 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 251 | $142 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 174 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 91 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 34 | $64 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 34 | $63 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 96 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ezetimibe | 427 | 120 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 389 | 111 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 362 | 97 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 206 | 60 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 169 | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium | 155 | 41 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 150 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,440 across 57 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2023-03-08
- Certified
- 2023-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sanford Friedman's NPI number?
- Sanford Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154335222, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sanford Friedman's specialty?
- Sanford Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sanford Friedman located?
- Sanford Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 35 E 85th St Ofc 2, New York, NY 10028-0962.
- What is Sanford Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sanford Friedman is (212) 988-3772.
- Does Sanford Friedman accept Medicare?
- Sanford Friedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sanford Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — Sanford Friedman's NPI (1154335222) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.