Daniel B Friedman, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Daniel B Friedman is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Albuquerque, NM with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Daniel B Friedman, MD has been part of the Albuquerque medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.85/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Federal MIPS score higher than 17% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
201 Cedar St Se Ste 7600 Presbyterian Heart Group (Phg), Albuquerque, NM 87106-4921
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.85/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.3%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
3,009
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
682
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,442
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $687k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.9k received from industry
44 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Daniel B Friedman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
Duke University School of Medicine
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 1985)
Mailing address
Po Box 26666 Phs Provider Enrollment, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Daniel B Friedman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Daniel B Friedman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Albuquerque required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Daniel B Friedman
Dr. Friedman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Albuquerque, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 563-2500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Daniel B Friedman
Practice Location
201 Cedar St Se Ste 7600 Presbyterian Heart Group (Phg), Albuquerque, NM 87106-4921
Mailing Address
Po Box 26666 Phs Provider Enrollment, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666
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