Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Friedman, MD
Family Medicine · Grovetown, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Friedman from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Friedman
Dr. Michael Friedman is a family medicine specialist in Grovetown, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Friedman performed 5,746 Medicare services across 4,327 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Friedman received a total of $6,330 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 378 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. 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 in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in GA
$6,330 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,746
Medicare services
Top 5% in GA for family medicine
4,327
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~302 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
638 | $8 | $55 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
458 | $54 | $155 |
| 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. |
442 | $80 | $185 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
364 | $9 | $75 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
358 | $8 | $85 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
325 | $13 | $135 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
323 | $10 | $115 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
303 | $16 | $145 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
285 | $118 | $225 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
274 | $15 | $110 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
229 | $42 | $99 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
168 | $29 | $95 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
141 | $28 | $65 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
134 | $71 | $145 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
134 | $32 | $125 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
120 | $9 | $85 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
120 | $16 | $150 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
101 | $19 | $165 |
| Annual depression screening | 100 | $16 | $50 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
81 | $8 | $60 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
79 | $9 | $83 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
55 | $33 | $198 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
48 | $6 | $70 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
48 | $5 | $45 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
41 | $2 | $35 |
| 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. |
35 | $121 | $410 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
32 | $34 | $350 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
31 | $0 | $30 |
| Iron level test | 29 | $6 | $50 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
29 | $9 | $70 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
29 | $25 | $180 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
28 | $13 | $115 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
28 | $12 | $65 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
21 | $7 | $50 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
19 | $29 | $55 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
17 | $21 | $110 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 16 | $18 | $155 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
14 | $40 | $130 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
13 | $155 | $275 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
13 | $8 | $50 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
12 | $155 | $250 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
11 | $14 | $100 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,330
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $904/year across 7 years
Top 11% in GA for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
378
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,159 (97.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$171 (2.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,150
2023
$1,560
2022
$955
2021
$945
2020
$522
2019
$553
2018
$646
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$295
Novo Nordisk Inc
$166
PFIZER INC.
$144
Abbott Laboratories
$134
Dexcom, Inc.
$81
Lilly USA, LLC
$78
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$71
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$42
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$29
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$27
Seqirus USA Inc
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$15
Top 3 companies account for 52.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$951
Novo Nordisk Inc
$949
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$665
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$544
Abbott Laboratories
$295
AbbVie Inc.
$290
PFIZER INC.
$273
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$206
Lilly USA, LLC
$176
Allergan Inc.
$167
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$157
Dexcom, Inc.
$151
Allergan, Inc.
$135
Eisai Inc.
$124
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$101
Amgen Inc.
$97
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$96
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$92
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$87
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$80
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$65
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$58
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$56
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$52
Inari Medical, Inc.
$43
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$37
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$34
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$34
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
DEXCOM, INC.
$25
Shire North American Group Inc
$24
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$23
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
Seqirus USA Inc
$19
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$17
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Egalet US Inc
$15
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$13
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$12
Almatica Pharma LLC
$12
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Boston Scientific Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
299
Per 100K population
187.3
County median income
$96,122
Nearest hospital
Dwight Eisenhower AMC (FT Gordon)
5.9 mi
5.9 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | 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 a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of GA peers, 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 blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Friedman performed 638 blood draw (venipuncture) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Friedman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Friedman received a total of $6,330 from 45 companies across 378 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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 family medicine physicians in Grovetown?
Dr. Friedman's average Medicare payment per service is $31. 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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