Kent Friedman, M.D.
NPI 1275597346 · Nuclear Radiology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kent Friedman, M.D. is a Nuclear Radiology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1275597346).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275597346
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nuclear Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 235959 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
644 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 241 | $447 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 Fdg, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose, Up to 45 MillicuriesA9552 | 53 | $513 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Stomach to Assess Emptying78264 | 43 | $39 |
| Injection of Radioactive Material for X-Ray Identification of Lymph Node38792 | 42 | $35 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study, Spect Imaging, 1 Area Or Single Acquisition, Single Day Imaging78803 | 38 | $53 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Bone And/Or Joint Whole Body78306 | 34 | $43 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-14
- Last updated
- 2021-03-11
- Certified
- 2021-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kent Friedman's NPI number?
- Kent Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275597346, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kent Friedman's specialty?
- Kent Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nuclear Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kent Friedman located?
- Kent Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 560 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016-6402.
- What is Kent Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kent Friedman is (212) 263-0050.
- Does Kent Friedman accept Medicare?
- Kent Friedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kent Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — Kent Friedman's NPI (1275597346) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.