Simon Friedman, MD
NPI 1225198138 · Otolaryngology Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Simon Friedman, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1225198138).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225198138
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 134959 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
3,218 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 718 | $104 |
| Comprehensive Hearing Test92570 | 415 | $36 |
| Placement of Ear Probe for Computerized Measurement of Repeated Sounds With Interpretation and Report92588 | 415 | $37 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 393 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 380 | $128 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 280 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 95 | 34 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocortbrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort | 82 | 44 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocortbrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hc | 57 | 26 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 50 | 44 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 37 | 21 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexamethbrand: Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone | 23 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33 across 1 record (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
- 2006-12-11
- Last updated
- 2010-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Simon Friedman's NPI number?
- Simon Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225198138, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Simon Friedman's specialty?
- Simon Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Simon Friedman located?
- Simon Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1636 East 14th Str, Brooklyn, NY 11229.
- What is Simon Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Simon Friedman is (718) 339-2300.
- Does Simon Friedman accept Medicare?
- Simon Friedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Simon Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — Simon Friedman's NPI (1225198138) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.