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Diagnostic Radiology

Elliott R. Friedman, MD

Works at hospitals in Houston, TX · Sugar Land, TX · The Woodlands, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Elliott R. Friedman, MD is a radiologist at 16655 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Phone: (281) 206-9020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Elliott R. Friedman had 2,392 Original Medicare patients and 2,811 services. NPI 1568651065. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Elliott R. Friedman, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Elliott R. Friedman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elliott R. Friedman 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 Elliott R. Friedman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,392 Original Medicare patients and 2,811 services for Elliott R. Friedman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Elliott R. Friedman's NPI number?
1568651065. 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 Elliott R. Friedman, 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 patients2,392
Services billed to Medicare2,811
Different services or procedures62
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)881 services
  2. Mri scan of brain without contrast (70551)353 services
  3. Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast (70498)212 services
  4. Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast (72141)153 services
  5. Ct scan of face without contrast (70486)126 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%
  • Arthritis68%
  • Ischemic heart disease50%
  • Stroke or mini-stroke43%
  • Diabetes41%

Hospitals where Elliott R. Friedman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elliott R. Friedman 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Elliott R. Friedman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Elliott R. Friedman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Houston Radiology Associated108 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Sugar Land

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sugar Land, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Houston Radiology Associated

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568651065
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians