Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rahsaan Friend, D.O
Gastroenterology · Wooster, OH
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. Friend
Dr. Rahsaan Friend is a gastroenterology specialist in Wooster, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Friend performed 1,368 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Friend received a total of $1,972 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 128 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. Friend 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 9% volume in OH
$1,972 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,368
Medicare services
Top 9% in OH for gastroenterology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$94
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 (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. |
211 | $93 | $221 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
171 | $92 | $181 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
159 | $37 | $249 |
| 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. |
146 | $59 | $156 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
97 | $134 | $351 |
| Endoscopic control of upper GI bleeding A flexible endoscope is used to locate and stop bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. |
95 | $127 | $361 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
83 | $173 | $458 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
74 | $51 | $361 |
| Esophageal dilation with guide wire and endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to insert a guide wire into the esophagus, followed by dilation to widen the esophageal passage. |
47 | $78 | $298 |
| 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. |
45 | $80 | $192 |
| 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. |
34 | $123 | $288 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
30 | $100 | $238 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
28 | $59 | $126 |
| Endoscopic control of bleeding in large intestine A flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the large intestine to locate and stop bleeding. |
24 | $198 | $466 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
22 | $172 | $333 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
19 | $86 | $220 |
| Endoscopic removal of bile or pancreatic duct stone A flexible endoscope is used to remove stones or debris from the bile or pancreatic ducts. |
17 | $32 | $656 |
| Injection beneath large bowel lining via endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to inject medication or fluid beneath the lining of the large intestine. |
16 | $12 | $361 |
| Pancreatic or bile duct stent insertion A flexible endoscope is used to place a stent into the pancreatic or bile duct to keep it open. |
14 | $299 | $835 |
| Endoscopic removal of esophagus, stomach, or small bowel polyps This procedure uses an endoscope and a mechanical snare to remove polyps or growths from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. |
13 | $103 | $353 |
| Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes. |
12 | $102 | $225 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
11 | $121 | $333 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
22.0% medium
77.0% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,972
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $282/year across 7 years
Bottom 47% in OH for gastroenterology
22
Companies
128
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
$120
2023
$59
2022
$84
2021
$1,038
2020
$460
2019
$84
2018
$127
Payments by company (2024)
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$36
PFIZER INC.
$35
ABBVIE INC.
$29
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 84.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$426
AbbVie Inc.
$295
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$288
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$190
PFIZER INC.
$159
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$98
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$66
ABBVIE INC.
$57
Allergan Inc.
$53
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$53
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$44
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$41
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$41
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Celgene Corporation
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$18
AbbVie, Inc.
$16
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$15
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$15
QOL Medical, LLC
$13
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 51.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CREON · Creon · DIFICID · DUPIXENT · ENTYVIO · Entyvio · HUMIRA · INJECTAFER · LINZESS · MAVYRET · MOTOFEN · OCALIVA · REMICADE · RINVOQ · SPYGLASS · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUTAB · TRULANCE · Talicia · VELSIPITY · VIBERZI · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA · Zelnorm
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
Gastroenterologists in nearby ZIP areas
9
County median income
$71,769
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Friend is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in OH), 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. Friend experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Friend performed 211 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Friend receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Friend received a total of $1,972 from 22 companies across 128 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. Friend's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Wooster?
Dr. Friend's average Medicare payment per service is $94. 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. Friend) 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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About this page
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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