Heather Friedman
NPI 1972739050 · Hospitalist Physician · Matthews, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Friedman is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Matthews, NC (NPI 1972739050).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972739050
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 156804 (NC)
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
17 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
715 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 482 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 129 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 73 | $162 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 31 | $73 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 40 | 26 |
| Furosemide | 26 | 26 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 25 | 17 |
| Prednisone | 23 | 23 |
| Losartan Potassium | 15 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 14 | — |
| Cefdinir | 13 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$935 across 43 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)
- 1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812Phone: (704) 446-1242
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-06-03
- Last updated
- 2023-06-14
- Certified
- 2023-06-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Friedman's NPI number?
- Heather Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972739050, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Friedman's specialty?
- Heather Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heather Friedman located?
- Heather Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105-4656.
- What is Heather Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Friedman is (704) 384-9740.
- Does Heather Friedman accept Medicare?
- Heather Friedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Friedman's NPI (1972739050) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.