Julia Friend, PA-C
NPI 1861910572 · Physician Assistant · Allentown, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Julia Friend, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Allentown, PA (NPI 1861910572).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861910572
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Medical Physician Assistant363AM0700X
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,824 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 690 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 471 | $74 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 210 | $44 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 133 | $72 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 132 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 95 | 51 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 54 | 36 |
| Hydrocortisone | 48 | 30 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 34 | 14 |
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented | 33 | 21 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 21 | — |
| Fluorouracil | 20 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$612 across 26 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 (2)
- 236 Brodhead RdBethlehem, PA 18017-8924Phone: (610) 437-4134Fax: (610) 433-9690
- 700 Schuylkill Manor Rd Ste 5Pottsville, PA 17901-3849Phone: (570) 622-6804Fax: (570) 622-3385
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-09-01
- Last updated
- 2025-10-09
- Certified
- 2025-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Julia Friend's NPI number?
- Julia Friend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861910572, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Julia Friend's specialty?
- Julia Friend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Julia Friend located?
- Julia Friend's practice location on file with NPPES is 1259 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18103-6373.
- What is Julia Friend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Julia Friend is (610) 437-4134.
- Does Julia Friend accept Medicare?
- Julia Friend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Julia Friend's NPI active?
- Yes — Julia Friend's NPI (1861910572) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.