Stephen Friedman, M.D.
NPI 1578529806 · Procedural Dermatology Physician · Encino, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Friedman, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider in Encino, CA (NPI 1578529806).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578529806
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Procedural Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- C41756 (CA)
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
1,945 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 593 | $7 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 | 465 | $174 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 425 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 142 | $96 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 127 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-25
- Last updated
- 2010-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Friedman's NPI number?
- Stephen Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578529806, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Friedman's specialty?
- Stephen Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Procedural Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Friedman located?
- Stephen Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 16255 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91436-2302.
- What is Stephen Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Friedman is (818) 986-3376.
- Does Stephen Friedman accept Medicare?
- Stephen Friedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Friedman's NPI (1578529806) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.