Dr. Stephen Friedman, MD
16255 Ventura Blvd, #120, Encino, CA 91436 • +1-523-555-5357
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2017)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Encino Percentiles
NPI #1578529806 • CBSA Regional • Dermatology
Dr. Stephen Friedman, MD (NPI #1578529806) practices Dermatology in Encino, CA (91436) with sub-specialty concentration in 47 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 2,073 annual CMS services across 267 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a mid-cohort balanced caseload (41.67th Encino percentile) (-0.25σ vs CA state mean, 28.89th statewide percentile).
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Friedman (averaging 7.8 services per beneficiary), 17000 (Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion) represents 34% of tracked volume (705 encounters), paired with 99213 (643x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-523-555-5357, Dr. Friedman's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.63/5 composite reality score over 22 submissions).
Patients evaluating Dr. Stephen Friedman in ZIP 91436 note 9 years of post-doctoral tenure (null, 2017) alongside 7.8 annual CMS procedures per patient.
Compared against Encino, CA Dermatology peers
2,073 annual services across 267 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Dermatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17000 | Cryotherapy Destruction of Premalignant Actinic Lesion | 705 | 41.67th | $113 – $155 |
| 99213 | Focused Cutaneous & Dermoscopic Examination | 643 | 40.67th | $127 – $174 |
| 11102 | Tangential Diagnostic Skin Biopsy of Single Lesion | 394 | 37.67th | $167 – $229 |
| 11401 | Excision of Benign Cutaneous Lesion (0.6 to 1.0 cm) | 207 | 37.67th | $234 – $320 |
| 99203 | New Patient Full-Body Skin Cancer & Dermatology Evaluation | 124 | 38.67th | $180 – $247 |
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Dr. Stephen Friedman, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Friedman National Provider Identifier | NPI #1578529806 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (91436) |
| Dr. Friedman Encino CMS Volume Rank | 41.67th Pct (2,073 CMS svcs; Z -0.250σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Dermatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Encino, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 22 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.66/5 Listening • 4.75/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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