# Richard G Friedman, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/richard-friedman-md-1881789196
NPI: 1881789196
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Richard G Friedman, MD is a cardiovascular disease (cardiology) based in San Diego, CA practicing at Scripps Mercy Physicians Cardiology Medical Corporation with NPI 1881789196.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
- Secondary specialties: INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL
- Graduation year: 1975
- NPI: 1881789196 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1881789196))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Scripps Mercy Physicians Cardiology Medical Corporation
- Address: 4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 921032105
- Phone: (619) 260-7245
- Group practice size: 34 members

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 12 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 7 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 6 plans
- [Blue Shield of California](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/blue-shield-of-california) — 3 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Richard G Friedman, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1881789196).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 19 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $341.

Largest disclosed payer: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ($147 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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