Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Friedhoff, D.O.
Internal Medicine · Independence, OH
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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Friedhoff
Dr. George Friedhoff is an internal medicine specialist in Independence, OH, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Friedhoff performed 1,678 Medicare services across 866 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Friedhoff received a total of $4,194 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 186 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal 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. Friedhoff 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.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in OH
$4,194 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,678
Medicare services
Top 12% in OH for internal medicine
866
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
452 | $1 | $10 |
| 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. |
230 | $93 | $240 |
| Viscosupplementation injection for joint An injection of hyaluronic acid or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
153 | $58 | $260 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
152 | $54 | $294 |
| 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. |
83 | $63 | $160 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
72 | $29 | $195 |
| 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. |
65 | $122 | $310 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
60 | $83 | $268 |
| Knee X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
53 | $24 | $165 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
50 | $56 | $444 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
47 | $167 | $1,090 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
41 | $52 | $595 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
38 | $77 | $575 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
24 | $21 | $135 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
22 | $23 | $170 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
20 | $98 | $759 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and structures. |
19 | $29 | $190 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
18 | $142 | $1,080 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 18 | $5 | $20 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
17 | $51 | $635 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
16 | $61 | $388 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
14 | $45 | $255 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
14 | $179 | $739 |
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 ↗$4,194
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $599/year across 7 years
Top 17% in OH for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
53
Companies
186
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
$4,194 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$926
2023
$735
2022
$554
2021
$782
2020
$310
2019
$418
2018
$470
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$99
Abbott Laboratories
$96
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$78
Exact Sciences Corporation
$68
Lilly USA, LLC
$53
Nevro Corp.
$50
ABBVIE INC.
$49
PFIZER INC.
$48
SK Life Science, Inc.
$42
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
Novo Nordisk Inc
$28
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$27
Lundbeck LLC
$25
Dexcom, Inc.
$25
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
Biogen, Inc.
$18
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 34.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$392
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$285
Amgen Inc.
$232
Abbott Laboratories
$181
Medtronic, Inc.
$178
Horizon Pharma plc
$170
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$167
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$142
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$139
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$125
AbbVie Inc.
$124
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$122
Mallinckrodt LLC
$120
Exact Sciences Corporation
$108
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$107
Novo Nordisk Inc
$98
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$94
Lundbeck LLC
$93
Lilly USA, LLC
$86
SK Life Science, Inc.
$84
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$83
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$79
Nevro Corp.
$73
SI-BONE, Inc.
$67
PFIZER INC.
$60
Allergan, Inc.
$56
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$48
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$48
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$43
Bioventus LLC
$42
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$38
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$37
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
Arthrex, Inc.
$29
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$28
Dexcom, Inc.
$25
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$25
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$23
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$23
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Biogen, Inc.
$18
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$18
Eisai Inc.
$17
UCB, Inc.
$16
EISAI INC.
$16
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$14
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
VIVUS, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 21.7% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,376
Per 100K population
110.1
County median income
$62,823
Nearest hospital
MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL
2.8 mi
2.8 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. Friedhoff is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of OH peers, with 16 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. Friedhoff experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Friedhoff performed 452 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Friedhoff receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Friedhoff received a total of $4,194 from 53 companies across 186 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. Friedhoff's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Independence?
Dr. Friedhoff's average Medicare payment per service is $52. 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. Friedhoff) 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.
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