Mark Friedman, DO
NPI 1932181849 · Neurology Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Friedman, DO is a Neurology Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1932181849).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932181849
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MB05806600 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
379 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 165 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 126 | $155 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 53 | $120 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 35 | $162 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $85–$162 (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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 195 | 57 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 188 | 66 |
| Gabapentin | 80 | 24 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 40 | — |
| Rizatriptan Benzoatebrand: Rizatriptan | 38 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 35 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 32 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$123 across 1 record (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)
- 9110 College Pointe CtFort Myers, FL 33919-3244Phone: (239) 208-2212Fax: (239) 208-3994
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-16
- Last updated
- 2026-04-30
- Certified
- 2026-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Friedman's NPI number?
- Mark Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932181849, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Friedman's specialty?
- Mark Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Friedman located?
- Mark Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420, Columbia, SC 29203-8004.
- What is Mark Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Friedman is (803) 434-8050.
- Does Mark Friedman accept Medicare?
- Mark Friedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Friedman's NPI (1932181849) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.