Rick Friedman, MD, PHD
NPI 1982708558 · Otology & Neurotology Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rick Friedman, MD, PHD is a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1982708558).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982708558
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otology & Neurotology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G67571 (CA)
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
19 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
101 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 | 42 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 38 | $137 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 21 | $232 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $97–$232 (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.
$480 across 7 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)
- 3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123-4223Phone: (858) 966-8574
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-12
- Last updated
- 2024-08-30
- Certified
- 2024-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rick Friedman's NPI number?
- Rick Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982708558, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rick Friedman's specialty?
- Rick Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otology & Neurotology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rick Friedman located?
- Rick Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 9444 Medical Center Dr Room 3-016, La Jolla, CA 92093-2777.
- What is Rick Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rick Friedman is (858) 657-5280.
- Does Rick Friedman accept Medicare?
- Rick Friedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rick Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — Rick Friedman's NPI (1982708558) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.