Irving Friedman, MD
NPI 1982783700 · Specialist · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Irving Friedman, MD is a Specialist provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1982783700).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982783700
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 127617 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
1,332 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 622 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 194 | $235 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Asleep95819 | 120 | $457 |
| Evaluation of Brain Response to Sound for Diagnosis of Nervous System Disorders With Interpretation and Report92653 | 119 | $88 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 119 | $206 |
| Ultrasound of Within the Brain Blood Flow93888 | 119 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 306 | 66 |
| Gabapentin | 187 | 50 |
| Alprazolam | 174 | 43 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 133 | 28 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 84 | 13 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 83 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$860 across 30 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-03
- Last updated
- 2025-03-24
- Certified
- 2025-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Irving Friedman's NPI number?
- Irving Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982783700, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Irving Friedman's specialty?
- Irving Friedman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Irving Friedman located?
- Irving Friedman's practice location on file with NPPES is 575 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11223-2046.
- What is Irving Friedman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Irving Friedman is (718) 375-9400.
- Does Irving Friedman accept Medicare?
- Irving Friedman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Irving Friedman's NPI active?
- Yes — Irving Friedman's NPI (1982783700) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.