Not Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Alice Friedman, MD
Gastroenterology · Austin, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 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. Alice Friedman is a gastroenterology specialist in Austin, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Friedman performed 863 Medicare services across 681 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Friedman received a total of $6,878 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 369 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 32% volume in TX
$6,878 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗863
Medicare services
Top 32% in TX for gastroenterology
681
Unique beneficiaries
$61
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~43 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. |
119 | $88 | $206 |
| 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. |
104 | $211 | $963 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
102 | $8 | $9 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
61 | $8 | $33 |
| Gliadin (deamidated) antibody test A blood test that measures the level of deamidated gliadin peptide (DGP) antibodies. This test is used to help diagnose celiac disease. |
52 | $12 | $35 |
| Measurement of tissue transglutaminase | 50 | $11 | $35 |
| 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. |
35 | $68 | $807 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
34 | $10 | $45 |
| 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. |
32 | $62 | $532 |
| Iron level test | 32 | $6 | $28 |
| Transferrin level test A blood test that measures the amount of transferrin, a protein that binds to and transports iron in the body. |
32 | $12 | $39 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
28 | $5 | $22 |
| 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. |
28 | $116 | $320 |
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
26 | $14 | $318 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
22 | $170 | $674 |
| Helicobacter pylori breath test A diagnostic test that analyzes a patient's breath to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria. This procedure is used to identify infections associated with the stomach and upper digestive tract. |
20 | $66 | $285 |
| Helicobacter pylori drug administration This procedure involves the administration of a medication specifically used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection. |
20 | $8 | $34 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
17 | $16 | $71 |
| 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. |
14 | $138 | $278 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
12 | $52 | $488 |
| Hepatitis C antibody test A blood test that checks for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus. This test helps determine if a person has been exposed to the virus. |
12 | $14 | $61 |
| Hepatitis B surface antigen test A blood test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the hepatitis B surface antigen. This test identifies whether the hepatitis B virus is currently present in the body. |
11 | $10 | $44 |
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 ↗$6,878
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $983/year across 7 years
Top 30% in TX for gastroenterology
40
Companies
369
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
$6,860 (99.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$18 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$399
2023
$1,419
2022
$871
2021
$189
2020
$377
2019
$1,453
2018
$2,170
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,190
ABBVIE INC.
$814
Celgene Corporation
$499
AbbVie, Inc.
$463
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$430
Allergan Inc.
$335
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$326
PFIZER INC.
$265
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$235
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$190
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$184
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$183
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$168
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$157
QOL Medical, LLC
$153
UCB, Inc.
$151
AbbVie Inc.
$106
Allergan, Inc.
$103
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$96
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$95
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$91
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$89
Romark Laboratories, LC
$85
Shire North American Group Inc
$48
GENZYME CORPORATION
$48
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$43
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$41
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc.
$41
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$32
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$31
Shionogi Inc
$30
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$25
Amgen Inc.
$22
Concordia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Ardelyx, Inc.
$17
Exact Sciences Corporation
$17
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$17
Dova Pharmaceuticals
$12
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Retrophin, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 36.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(820) Cholbam · ALINIA · AMITIZA · APRISO · Aemcolo · Alinia · Alinia Tablets 500mg 30 count bottle · Amitiza · CLENPIQ · CREON · CUVITRU · Cimzia · Cologuard Collection Kit · Creon · DIFICID · DONNATAL · DUPIXENT · Dexilant · Doptelet · ELEVIEW · ENTYVIO · Entyvio · Epclusa · FERAHEME · GATTEX · HUMIRA · Humira · IBSRELA · INFLECTRA · INJECTAFER · Kyprolis · LINZESS · Linzess · MOVANTIK · Mavyret · Motegrity · Movantik · NASCOBAL · OCALIVA · RELISTOR · REMICADE · RENFLEXIS · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · Sucraid · Symproic · TRULANCE · VIBERZI · VOQUEZNA · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZEPOSIA
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.
Equivalent to $797 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
79
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$97,169
Nearest hospital
NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | — Not enrolled | N/A |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Friedman is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. 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 119 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 $6,878 from 40 companies across 369 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 gastroenterologists in Austin?
Dr. Friedman's average Medicare payment per service is $61. 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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