Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Mark Friedman, DPM
Podiatrist · Albany, NY
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. 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 across 1,165 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Friedman received a total of $7,859 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 185 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in podiatrist. 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 25% volume in NY
$7,859 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,300
Medicare services
Top 25% in NY for podiatrist
1,165
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
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
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
$7,739 (98.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$120 (1.5%)
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)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
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? 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for podiatrist in NY.
Geographic Context
Podiatrists within 10 mi
28
Per 100K population
8.9
County median income
$83,149
Nearest hospital
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
2.9 mi
2.9 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 25% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of NY 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 office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Friedman performed 557 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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 $7,859 from 38 companies across 185 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 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 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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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.
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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