Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Daniel Friedman, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Bradenton, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Device
— Practice focused on heart rhythm disorders and cardiac device management
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Friedman
Dr. Daniel Friedman is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician in Bradenton, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Friedman performed 4,321 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Friedman received a total of $215,906 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 522 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Friedman is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 38% volume in FL
$215,906 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 105526 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,321
Medicare services
Top 38% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
773 | $6 | $89 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
746 | $91 | $234 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
578 | $11 | $42 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
302 | $64 | $151 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
207 | $86 | $283 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
206 | $24 | $60 |
| Outpatient cardiac rehabilitation with ECG monitoring Supervised heart rehabilitation program including electrocardiogram monitoring and professional healthcare services. |
115 | $19 | $51 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
111 | $21 | $52 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
108 | $62 | $146 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
87 | $138 | $400 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
81 | $133 | $325 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant A surgical procedure to repair the left upper chamber of the heart using an implanted device, with review by a radiologist. |
78 | $649 | $1,114 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
71 | $83 | $260 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
71 | $106 | $260 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
69 | $2 | $6 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
66 | $29 | $108 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
56 | $117 | $330 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
54 | $14 | $36 |
| Arterial line insertion A tube is inserted into an artery through the skin to allow for blood sampling or infusion. |
50 | $36 | $92 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 50 | $157 | $422 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
45 | $21 | $50 |
| Atrial fibrillation ablation with pulmonary vein isolation A procedure to treat atrial fibrillation by mapping the heart's electrical activity and destroying tissue causing irregular contractions. This is done by isolating the pulmonary veins using catheter-based destruction. |
45 | $774 | $2,183 |
| Esophageal cardiac monitoring probe insertion A probe is inserted into the esophagus to record electrical impulses from the upper and lower chambers of the heart. |
42 | $28 | $75 |
| Pacemaker system programming Adjustment and testing of a multi-lead pacemaker to ensure proper function and settings. |
36 | $65 | $155 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
32 | $379 | $1,131 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with multiple leads to ensure proper function. |
29 | $78 | $194 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessels with radiologist review An ultrasound exam that evaluates blood vessels within the heart, including a review of the results by a radiologist. |
27 | $58 | $238 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator A procedure to place an electrode in the lower part of the left side of the heart. This electrode is used to connect a pacemaker or defibrillator to help regulate the heart's rhythm. |
22 | $389 | $636 |
| Heart conduction tissue destruction A procedure that destroys heart conduction tissue to create a heart block. |
18 | $450 | $1,219 |
| Heart chamber tissue destruction via catheter A procedure that destroys tissue in the upper heart chamber using a tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm. |
18 | $257 | $781 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system A surgical procedure to place an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device into the body. The device is connected to the heart to monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if dangerous arrhythmias occur. |
17 | $757 | $1,412 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system Adjustment and testing of the settings for an implanted heart device with two leads to ensure proper function. |
17 | $78 | $192 |
| Catheter ablation for abnormal heart rhythm A procedure where catheters are inserted to destroy tissue causing irregular heartbeats. |
17 | $257 | $715 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
16 | $81 | $233 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
14 | $9 | $32 |
| Removal and replacement of dual lead permanent pacemaker This procedure involves removing an existing permanent pacemaker with two leads and replacing it with a new device. It is performed to update or repair the heart rhythm management system. |
12 | $280 | $536 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
12 | $19 | $47 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
12 | $44 | $94 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
11 | $182 | $974 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
20.8% high complexity
4.1% medium
75.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$215,906
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $30,844/year across 7 years
Top 5% in FL for clinical cardiac electrophysiology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
522
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$57,054
2023
$37,562
2022
$22,608
2021
$17,374
2020
$31,113
2019
$10,595
2018
$39,599
Payments by company (2024)
Boston Scientific Corporation
$51,006
Abbott Laboratories
$5,005
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$326
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$242
Inari Medical, Inc.
$146
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$96
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$51
Philips North America LLC
$50
Elutia, Inc.
$28
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$22
Amgen Inc.
$21
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
PFIZER INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 98.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$103,146
Abbott Laboratories
$95,199
Terumo Medical Corporation
$9,732
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$4,492
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$854
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$584
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$348
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$339
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$224
Medtronic, Inc.
$194
Inari Medical, Inc.
$161
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$98
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$75
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$63
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$51
Philips North America LLC
$50
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$39
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$36
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$32
Elutia, Inc.
$28
Innovation Technologies Inc
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Amgen Inc.
$21
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$21
PFIZER INC.
$18
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$11
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 96.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CK4) MCOT · (CK7) Extended Holter · ACCOLADE SR · ACUSON Origin Diagnostic Ultrasound System · ADVISOR · AMPLATZER AMULET · AMPLATZER Occluders · AVEIR · Ablation Therapy Hardware · Accent Pacemaker · Advisor Catheter · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Allure Quadra RF CRT Pacemaker · Ampere RF Ablation Generator · Arctic Front · Assurity Pacemaker · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CARTO 3 · CRT-Ds · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Cardiac Mapping System · CardioMEMS HF System · Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · Carnation Ambulatory Monitor · Carto 3 · Confirm Rx · Connectivity and Remote care · CoreValve Evolut · Diamondback Coronary · Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead · ECM Patch · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · EMBLEM MRI S-ICD · EMBLEM S ICD ELECTRODE DELIVERY SYSTEM · ENSITE · ENSITE PRECISION · ENTRESTO · EP-WorkMate Claris System · ESOPHAGEAL COOLING DEVICE · Ellipse ICD · EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System · EnSite X · Ensite Cardiac Mapping System · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · FlexAbility Ablation Catheter · Fortify Assura · GENERAL EP · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - EP · GENERAL - STRUCTURAL HEART · GENERAL - TACHY · GENERAL - THERAPIES · GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART · General - EP · General - Structural Heart · General - Tachy · General - Therapies · General - Vascular Access · INGEVITY+ · INTELLAMAP ORION · IntellaMap Orion · Irrisept · JOT DX · Kerendia · LATITUDE Communicator Power Supply · LEQVIO · LUX DX · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · LifeVest · Livalo · MICRA · MITRACLIP · MOMENTUM · MULTAQ · MYCARELINK · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Micra · Mitra Clip system · Mozec Rx PTCA Balloon · Mynx Ace Vascular Closure Device · NAGARE · No Associated Product · OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER · ONPATTRO · Occluders · PRALUENT · Pacemakers · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · Pouch · QDOT MICRO Catheter · QUADRA ASSURA · Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · RESONATE · RESONATE EL ICD VR · RHYTHMIA · Repatha · Rhythmia Mapping System · S · SENSOR ENABLED · SQ RX · TACTICATH ABLATION CATHETER · TactiCath Quartz CFA Catheter · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · VADO · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · VantageView System · ViewFlex Xtra ICE Catheter · ViewMate Intracardiac Echo · WAINUA · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · WATCHMAN FLX · WORKMATE CLARIS · XARELTO
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Geographic Context
Clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
12
County median income
$75,792
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SUNCOAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
4.2 mi
4.2 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Friedman is an electrophysiology & device specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Friedman experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Friedman performed 773 ekg interpretation and report services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Friedman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Friedman received a total of $215,906 from 29 companies across 522 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Friedman's costs compare to other clinical cardiac electrophysiology physicians in Bradenton?
Dr. Friedman's average Medicare payment per service is $79. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Friedman) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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