Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Richard G. Friedman work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard G. Friedman at 1 hospital: Scripps Mercy Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Richard G. Friedman see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in San Diego, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Richard G. Friedman's specialty?
- Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Richard G. Friedman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard G. Friedman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Richard G. Friedman offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Richard G. Friedman offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Richard G. Friedman?
- (619) 260-7245, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Richard G. Friedman's NPI number?
- 1881789196. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Richard G. Friedman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard G. Friedman at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Scripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050077
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard G. Friedman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 4077 5th AveSan Diego, CA 92103 (619) 260‑7245
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard G. Friedman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- On Call Specialists Medical Group of San Diego Inc144 clinicians in the group
- Scripps Mercy Physicians Cardiology Medical Corporation35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in California →
Other cardiologists in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1975 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881789196 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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