Quick answers
- Does Clayton J. Friesen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clayton J. Friesen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Clayton J. Friesen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,925 Original Medicare patients and 5,358 services for Clayton J. Friesen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Clayton J. Friesen's NPI number?
- 1073695037. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Clayton J. Friesen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,925 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,358 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)725 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)548 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)518 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)471 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)457 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Atrial fibrillation42%
- Heart failure35%
Hospitals where Clayton J. Friesen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Clayton J. Friesen at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Bryan Medical CenterLincoln, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280003
- Grand Island Regional Medical CenterGrand Island, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280139
- Henderson Community HospitalHenderson, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281308
- Lexington Regional Health CenterLexington, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281361
- Mary Lanning HealthcareHastings, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280032
Practice locations
Addresses where Clayton J. Friesen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1600 S 48th St, 600 Bryan HeartLincoln, NE 68506 (402) 483‑3333
- 614 S Main St, Smith County Memorial HospitalSmith Center, KS 66967 (785) 282‑6845
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Clayton J. Friesen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Integrated Cardiology Group LLC77 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Nebraska →
Other cardiologists in Lincoln
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lincoln, NE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Integrated Cardiology Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073695037 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians