Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Andrew Friedman, DO
Cardiovascular Disease · Langhorne, PA
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. Friedman
Dr. Andrew Friedman is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Langhorne, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Friedman performed 2,985 Medicare services across 2,077 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Friedman received a total of $8,286 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 461 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 23% volume in PA
$8,286 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,985
Medicare services
Top 23% in PA for cardiovascular disease
2,077
Unique beneficiaries
$62
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~149 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 (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. |
737 | $93 | $275 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
709 | $10 | $70 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
581 | $6 | $55 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
166 | $153 | $685 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
137 | $41 | $143 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
96 | $41 | $75 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
74 | $50 | $450 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
72 | $169 | $744 |
| 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. |
67 | $107 | $245 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
65 | $367 | $1,150 |
| 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. |
59 | $64 | $130 |
| 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. |
50 | $119 | $350 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
38 | $121 | $350 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
27 | $37 | $113 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
20 | $58 | $175 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
20 | $155 | $450 |
| 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. |
20 | $51 | $190 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
17 | $10 | $40 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
17 | $13 | $65 |
| 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. |
13 | $137 | $360 |
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.
7.1% high complexity
12.3% medium
80.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,286
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,184/year across 7 years
Top 24% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
461
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
$8,286 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$70
2023
$1,131
2022
$1,159
2021
$1,455
2020
$1,337
2019
$1,790
2018
$1,345
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$49
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$21
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,423
PFIZER INC.
$1,020
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$876
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$495
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$382
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$315
Abbott Laboratories
$305
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$286
Boston Scientific Corporation
$285
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$276
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$276
Novo Nordisk Inc
$268
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$254
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$249
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$240
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$148
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$146
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$128
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$114
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$107
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$89
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$81
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$79
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$63
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$54
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$53
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$47
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$43
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$38
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$38
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
GENZYME CORPORATION
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$12
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 40.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMVUTTRA · ANDEXXA · Adempas · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · Circulatory Support · Corlanor · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · HeartMate · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · INJECTAFER · INSPIRE · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LATITUDE · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · NEXLETOL · ONPATTRO · Ozempic · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · RYBELSUS · Repatha · Roszet · Rybelsus · Saxenda · Sotalol Hydrochloride · TEGSEDI · TEKTURNA · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · VERQUVO · VIGILANT · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · WATCHMAN · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · ZONTIVITY
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
Cardiologists within 10 mi
689
Per 100K population
106.7
County median income
$111,951
Nearest hospital
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Friedman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 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 (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Friedman performed 737 office visit, established patient (30-39 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 $8,286 from 36 companies across 461 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 cardiologists in Langhorne?
Dr. Friedman'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. 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.
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