Laurence Friedman
NPI 1740266659 · Nephrology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurence Friedman is a Nephrology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1740266659).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740266659
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD052055L (PA)
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
44 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 26 | $171 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 18 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$171 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-22
- Last updated
- 2021-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurence Friedman's NPI number?
- Laurence Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740266659, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurence Friedman's specialty?
- Laurence Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laurence Friedman located?
- Laurence Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 Lytton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1481.
- What is Laurence Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurence Friedman is (412) 802-3043.
- Does Laurence Friedman accept Medicare?
- Laurence Friedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurence Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurence Friedman's NPI (1740266659) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.