Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mark Friedman, DPM
Podiatrist · Albany, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Friedman
Dr. Mark Friedman is a podiatrist in Albany, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Friedman performed 2,300 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 $7,859 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 185 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 25% volume in NY
$7,859 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,300
Medicare services
Top 25% in NY for podiatrist
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
557 | $63 | $120 |
| Removal of thickened skin growths, 2-4 This procedure involves the removal of two to four benign, thickened skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate non-cancerous skin lesions. |
305 | $57 | $125 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 6+ nails Surgical removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. This procedure involves the excision of multiple nails during a single session. |
268 | $32 | $95 |
| Toenail/fingernail removal, 1-5 nails This procedure involves the removal of one to five fingernails or toenails. |
227 | $24 | $65 |
| Trimming of fingernails or toenails | 205 | $5 | $55 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
144 | $38 | $75 |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth This procedure involves the removal of a single benign, thickened skin growth. It is a minor surgical intervention to eliminate the lesion. |
100 | $49 | $85 |
| 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. |
74 | $91 | $200 |
| 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. |
60 | $73 | $175 |
| Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller. |
55 | $89 | $185 |
| Removal of more than 4 noncancerous thickened skin growths This procedure involves the removal of more than four noncancerous thickened skin growths. It is a surgical intervention to eliminate benign skin lesions. |
42 | $58 | $125 |
| Ankle or foot strapping Application of supportive bandages or tape to the ankle or foot to provide stability and protection. |
42 | $25 | $81 |
| 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. |
35 | $80 | $150 |
| Wound tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less This procedure involves the removal of tissue from a wound area measuring 20 square centimeters or less. |
31 | $76 | $110 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
27 | $25 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries A non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to examine the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It evaluates blood flow and checks for blockages or other vascular issues. |
27 | $77 | $220 |
| 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. |
26 | $37 | $95 |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the foot using two different angles to create pictures of the bones and joints. |
23 | $19 | $45 |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | 15 | $108 | $288 |
| 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. |
13 | $82 | $185 |
| Complex or multiple skin abscess drainage A procedure to drain one or more skin abscesses that are complex in nature. This involves opening and cleaning the infected pockets under the skin. |
12 | $149 | $300 |
| 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. |
12 | $117 | $210 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$7,859
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,123/year across 7 years
Top 6% in NY for podiatrist
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
185
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
$963
2023
$1,423
2022
$1,281
2021
$1,756
2020
$460
2019
$1,263
2018
$713
Payments by company (2024)
Stryker Corporation
$226
Amgen Inc.
$200
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$187
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$148
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$138
Organogenesis Inc.
$30
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$20
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 63.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$1,164
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$1,025
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$862
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$607
Stryker Corporation
$483
Horizon Pharma plc
$367
TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.
$343
ORGANOGENESIS INC.
$284
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$242
Organogenesis Inc.
$213
Amgen Inc.
$200
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$199
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$198
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc.
$187
Kerecis Limited
$157
Nevro Corp.
$155
Bioventus LLC
$148
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$138
Boston Scientific Corporation
$111
CROSSROADS EXTREMITY SYSTEMS, LLC
$109
OSSIO INC
$107
Paragon 28, Inc.
$79
Nabriva Therapeutics, plc
$66
ABBVIE INC.
$52
AXOGEN
$37
Dynasplint Systems Inc.
$36
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$33
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$32
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$30
KCI USA, Inc.
$28
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
$27
PolarityTE, Inc.
$26
ACELL, INC.
$24
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$23
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$20
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$19
Arthrosurface Incorporated
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 38.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIV.A.C. · ANCHORAGE · Apligraf · Avance Nerve Graft · BME NITINOL CONTINUOUS COMPRESSION IMPLANTS · Baxdela · CINCHLOCK · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · DALVANCE · DUEXIS · Dermagraft · Dynasplint · Exogen · Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System · FLEXITOUCH · Flexitouch Plus · GRAFIX · GRAFIX PL · Grafix PL PRIME · HYM/HYN · HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · KRYSTEXXA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Kerecis Omega3 Wound · LAPIPLASTY SYSTEM · NUZYRA · NuDyn · ORTHOLOC 3DI CROSSCHECK · Omnia · Orbactiv · PHALINX · PICO 7 · Puraply · Puraply Antimicrobial · QUTENZA · Qutenza · RAYOS · REGRANEX · RENASYS GO v2 HOME · Regranex · SEGLENTIS · SIVEXTRO · SMARTTOE · Santyl · Sivextro · SkinTE · Topical Oxygen Chamber for extremities · Topical wound oxygen
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Podiatrists in nearby ZIP areas
28
County median income
$83,149
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
2.9 mi
2.9 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 a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in NY), 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 office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Friedman performed 557 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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 $7,859 from 38 companies across 185 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 podiatrists in Albany?
Dr. Friedman's average Medicare payment per service is $49. 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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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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