Christopher Friend, MD
NPI 1861491516 · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Friend, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1861491516).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861491516
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q3185 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
152 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 85 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 21 | $11 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 20 | $9 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 15 | $40 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 11 | $88 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$88 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,940 across 40 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)
- 302 University BlvdRound Rock, TX 78665-1032Phone: (512) 509-0200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-15
- Last updated
- 2023-09-13
- Certified
- 2023-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Friend's NPI number?
- Christopher Friend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861491516, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Friend's specialty?
- Christopher Friend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Friend located?
- Christopher Friend's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Christopher Friend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Friend is (619) 543-2890.
- Does Christopher Friend accept Medicare?
- Christopher Friend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Friend's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Friend's NPI (1861491516) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.