Sonia Friedman, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Sonia Friedman is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sonia Friedman, MD has been part of the Boston medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Yale University School of Medicine (class of 1993), she has been practicing for over 33 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 6864dNPPES updated 2007-08-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
75 Francis Street Brigham and Womens Hospital Division of Gastroenterolog, Boston, MA 02115
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77.4%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
172
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
398
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
796
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.84M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
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
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$21 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Sonia Friedman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
Yale School of Medicine
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Sonia Friedman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sonia Friedman for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boston 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 Sonia Friedman
Dr. Friedman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 732-6389.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sonia Friedman
Practice Location
75 Francis Street Brigham and Womens Hospital Division of Gastroenterolog, Boston, MA 02115
Mailing Address
75 Francis Street Brigham and Womens Hospital Division of Gastroenterolog, Boston, MA 02115
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