Brian Friend, M.D.
NPI 1982961256 · Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Friend, M.D. is a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1982961256).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982961256
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S3902 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
3 documented practice locations
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 757 Westwood PlzB711 RrumcLos Angeles, CA 90095-7419Phone: (310) 267-9129
- 1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030-4000Phone: (713) 792-6161
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-11
- Last updated
- 2024-01-05
- Certified
- 2024-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Friend's NPI number?
- Brian Friend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982961256, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Friend's specialty?
- Brian Friend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Friend located?
- Brian Friend's practice location on file with NPPES is 1102 Bates Ave, Houston, TX 77030-2617.
- What is Brian Friend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Friend is (832) 826-0870.
- Does Brian Friend accept Medicare?
- Brian Friend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Friend's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Friend's NPI (1982961256) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.