Alexander Friedman, PA-C
NPI 1730621848 · Physician Assistant · Watsonville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alexander Friedman, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Watsonville, CA (NPI 1730621848).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730621848
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 53986 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
49 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 22 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 16 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 11 | $99 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$99 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 143 | 67 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 86 | 28 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 75 | 29 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 66 | 33 |
| Lisinopril | 64 | 30 |
| Metformin Hcl | 63 | 31 |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,113 across 62 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)
- 355 Abbott St100Salinas, CA 93901-4483Phone: (831) 751-7070
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-11-07
- Last updated
- 2024-10-30
- Certified
- 2024-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alexander Friedman's NPI number?
- Alexander Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730621848, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alexander Friedman's specialty?
- Alexander Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Alexander Friedman located?
- Alexander Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1430 Freedom Blvd Ste D, Watsonville, CA 95076-2752.
- What is Alexander Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alexander Friedman is (831) 763-8400.
- Does Alexander Friedman accept Medicare?
- Alexander Friedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alexander Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — Alexander Friedman's NPI (1730621848) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.