Richard Alan Friedman, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Richard Alan Friedman is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in New York, NY with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(212) 746-5775New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Richard Alan Friedman, MD has been part of the New York medical community since 2006 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 44+ years. Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, and more. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,076 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NYSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in New York44+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6896dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

525 E 68th St Box 140, New York, NY 10021-4870

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 77% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Better than 77% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Prescription Recipients

48

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

309

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $38k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 44 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Richard Alan Friedman

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Alan Friedman for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to New York 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 Richard Alan Friedman

NPI records show Dr. Friedman as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 746-5775.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.

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