Dr Lawrence Samuel Friedman, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Newton, MA

Dr Lawrence Samuel Friedman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Newton, Massachusetts. He went to Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Newton-wellesley Medical Group, Inc. and his current practice location is 2014 Washington St, Newton, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 243-5480.

Dr Lawrence Samuel Friedman is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 47437) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1750369112.

Contact Information

Dr Lawrence Samuel Friedman, MD
2014 Washington St,
Newton, MA 02462
(617) 243-5480
(617) 243-6701

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Lawrence Samuel Friedman
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience46 Years
Location2014 Washington St, Newton, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Lawrence Samuel Friedman attended and graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750369112
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264475516
  • Enrollment ID: I20050607000994

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Lawrence Samuel Friedman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750369112NPI-NPPES
047437OtherMATUFTS HEALTH PLAN
J13908OtherMABCBS MA
3108881MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 47437 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Newton-wellesley HospitalNewton, MAHospital
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Newton-wellesley Medical Group, Inc.0244133494395

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Lawrence Samuel Friedman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNewton-wellesley Medical Group, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538191218
PECOS PAC ID: 0244133494
Enrollment ID: O20040127001012

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Lawrence Samuel Friedman is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Lawrence Samuel Friedman, MD
2014 Washington St,
Newton, MA 02462-1607

Ph: (617) 243-5480
Dr Lawrence Samuel Friedman, MD
2014 Washington St,
Newton, MA 02462

Ph: (617) 243-5480

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