Irving Friedman, MD
Irving Friedman, MD has practiced specialist for 51+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (class of 1975), he has been practicing for over 51 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 407dNPPES updated 2025-03-24 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
575 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11223-2046
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.58%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
7.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.2%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
530
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
433
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,072
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $433k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Diabetes.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$860 received from industry
30 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 Irving Friedman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1975
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
Board certified · Mar 23, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1975)
Virtual Specialist Care With Irving Friedman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Irving Friedman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Brooklyn 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 Irving Friedman
NPI records show Dr. Friedman as active with telehealth listed in Brooklyn, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 375-9400.
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 Irving Friedman
Practice Location
575 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11223-2046
Mailing Address
575 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11223-2046
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