Dr. Robert Friedman, MD
3100 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18020 • +1-635-555-4006
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Bethlehem Percentiles
NPI #1790772499 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Statistical peer benchmarking across PA Orthopedic Surgery providers positions Dr. Robert Friedman, MD in Bethlehem at -0.11σ (40th city percentile / 65.06th state percentile, 546 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 93 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Friedman's longitudinal care intensity (7.9 billed units per patient across 546 individuals) centers on 99213 (731 annual units) and 20610 ($78–$106 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Robert Friedman in Bethlehem (18020) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 3100 Emrick Blvd (in-person clinic visits only; 13-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.83/5 from 15 verified reports).
From 3100 Emrick Blvd in Bethlehem (+1-635-555-4006), Dr. Friedman, MD (22-year clinical track record) delivers 93 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Bethlehem, PA Orthopedic Surgery peers
4,323 annual services across 546 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from PA Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 731 | 40th | $73 – $100 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 548 | 40th | $78 – $106 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 386 | 38th | $44 – $60 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 223 | 37th | $105 – $143 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 142 | 35th | $674 – $924 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (93 HCPCS billing breadth) | 2,292 | 40th | $82 – $119 |
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Dr. Robert Friedman, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Friedman National Provider Identifier | NPI #1790772499 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (18020) |
| Dr. Friedman Bethlehem CMS Volume Rank | 40.00th Pct (4,323 CMS svcs; Z -0.114σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (PA Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Bethlehem, PA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 13 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.83/5 Listening • 4.71/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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