William Friedman, MD
NPI 1942237615 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Gainesville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Friedman, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Gainesville, FL (NPI 1942237615).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942237615
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME30616 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
412 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 116 | $164 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 92 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 64 | $55 |
| Computer-Assisted Radiosurgery Application of Headframe61800 | 31 | $160 |
| Computer-Assisted Creation of Growth of Face Nerve61790 | 25 | $936 |
| Computer-Assisted Radiosurgery of Simple Growth of Brain, First Growth61796 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$28 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-27
- Last updated
- 2008-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Friedman's NPI number?
- William Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942237615, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Friedman's specialty?
- William Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Friedman located?
- William Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610-3003.
- What is William Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Friedman is (352) 392-4331.
- Does William Friedman accept Medicare?
- William Friedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — William Friedman's NPI (1942237615) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.