Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Amanda Friedrichs, MD
Dermatology · Sycamore, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Friedrichs
Dr. Amanda Friedrichs is a dermatology specialist in Sycamore, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Friedrichs performed 5,471 Medicare services across 3,051 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Friedrichs received a total of $14,427 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 225 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Friedrichs 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 19% volume in IL
$14,427 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,471
Medicare services
Top 19% in IL for dermatology
3,051
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~288 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
1,945 | $5 | $84 |
| 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. |
827 | $60 | $263 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
654 | $35 | $304 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
354 | $62 | $378 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
285 | $73 | $419 |
| 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. |
261 | $82 | $372 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
146 | $68 | $321 |
| Skin growth removal and lab exam, 1-5 blocks This procedure involves the removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The removed tissue is then examined under a microscope in the laboratory. |
144 | $494 | $2,929 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
141 | $38 | $205 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 115 | $316 | $1,781 |
| 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. |
72 | $123 | $474 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
59 | $110 | $696 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
56 | $207 | $1,002 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
48 | $91 | $475 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
46 | $117 | $734 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
37 | $98 | $936 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
31 | $192 | $2,439 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
31 | $50 | $678 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm | 26 | $137 | $1,046 |
| Complex repair of eyelid, nose, ear, or lip wound, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to repair a complex wound on the eyelid, nose, ear, or lip that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. |
22 | $195 | $3,039 |
| All potassium hydroxide (koh) preparations | 21 | $6 | $60 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
20 | $35 | $223 |
| Simple drainage of skin abscess A minor procedure to drain a localized collection of pus from the skin. The abscess is opened to allow the fluid to escape and promote healing. |
18 | $83 | $369 |
| Skin tag removal, 1-15 tags This procedure involves the removal of one to fifteen skin tags. It is a minor surgical intervention to excise these benign growths from the skin. |
17 | $35 | $369 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 2.1-3.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The size of the removed tissue measures between 2.1 and 3.0 centimeters. |
17 | $109 | $1,062 |
| Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
16 | $297 | $1,201 |
| 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. |
14 | $38 | $148 |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm | 13 | $132 | $759 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
12 | $46 | $177 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth measured between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
12 | $67 | $618 |
| Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 5.1-7.5 cm | 11 | $168 | $1,213 |
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 ↗$14,427
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,061/year across 7 years
Top 15% in IL for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
225
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$10,964 (76.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,179 (15.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,284 (8.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$492
2023
$127
2022
$76
2021
$195
2020
$1,343
2019
$583
2018
$11,610
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$178
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$132
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$44
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$42
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$41
ABBVIE INC.
$27
Amgen Inc.
$16
Incyte Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 71.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$12,486
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$503
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$315
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$200
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$178
LEO Pharma Inc.
$141
Lilly USA, LLC
$100
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$66
ABBVIE INC.
$53
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$51
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$44
Celgene Corporation
$38
Allergan, Inc.
$36
Amgen Inc.
$34
Allergan Inc.
$32
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$29
AbbVie, Inc.
$28
GENZYME CORPORATION
$28
Incyte Corporation
$27
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$22
PFIZER INC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 92.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABSORICA (isotretinoin) · AKLIEF · ALTRENO · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · BRYHALI · CIBINQO · COSENTYX · DORYX · DUOBRII · DUPIXENT · ENSTILAR · EPIDUO FORTE · FINACEA · Finacea · Humira · JUBLIA · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Otezla · REMICADE · RETIN-A-MICRO · SILIQ · SOOLANTRA · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TRILUMA · Tremfya · VTAMA
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 →
The majority of payments (76%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in dermatology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
37
Per 100K population
36.8
County median income
$69,022
Nearest hospital
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL
9.0 mi
9.0 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. Friedrichs is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in IL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 15% of IL 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. Friedrichs experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Friedrichs performed 1,945 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 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. Friedrichs receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Friedrichs received a total of $14,427 from 21 companies across 225 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. Friedrichs's costs compare to other dermatologists in Sycamore?
Dr. Friedrichs's average Medicare payment per service is $62. 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. Friedrichs) 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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