Dr. William A. Friedman, MD

Dr. Friedman practices at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, part of UF Health.

Dr. Friedman's NPI, 1942237615, was assigned on June 27, 2006. Dr. Friedman graduated from Ohio State College of Medicine in 1976. Dr. Friedman holds Florida license ME30616.

Dr. Friedman's primary practice is UF Health Shands Hospital, at 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610 in Alachua County. The practice phone is (352) 265-8000.

Dr. Friedman's primary practice is UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, part of UF Health. The medical group on file is UF Health Physicians.

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Friedman practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

Neurological surgery is Dr. Friedman's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207T00000X. Dr. Friedman is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Friedman is licensed in Florida.

Dmand AI lists back and neck pain treatment without fusion, craniotomy, lower back pain, neck pain and spine problems and spinal fusion among the conditions Dr. Friedman treats.

CMS data shows 412 Medicare services from Dr. Friedman across 10 procedure codes in 2024, for 320 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $70,043 for them.

CMS counts 320 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Friedman in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 151 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 6% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.36, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Friedman's median patient age at 71, with 54% women.

In 2022, Dr. Friedman wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims. Every claim was for a generic drug. They cover 1 drug, with $10 in total drug cost. In 2021, CMS named 18 claims across 1 drug.

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 75 out of 100 for Dr. Friedman for performance year 2024, reported individually. Dr. Friedman accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Friedman as offering telehealth.

Laminectomy or laminotomy (partial removal of spine bones): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Spinal fusion: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Dmand AI links 178 papers to Dr. Friedman, published from 2003 to 2025. 2009 was the busiest year, with 3. The most frequent topics are Radiosurgery, Brain Neoplasms and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Dr. Friedman has published most often in Neurosurgery. Dr. Friedman's most frequent co-authors are William M. Mendenhall, MD, Kelly D. Foote, MD and Robert J. Amdur, MD.

Dmand AI links Dr. Friedman to 1 clinical trial. 1 is still active or recruiting. Conditions studied include Brain Neoplasms and Central Nervous System Neoplasms.

CMS Open Payments shows 2 general payments to Dr. Friedman from 2 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Davol Inc. paid the most, $122.

Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Friedman, most recently President in 2001.

Dr. Friedman graduated from Ohio State College of Medicine in 1976. Dr. Friedman is a member of AANS and CNS.

Dr. Friedman is in network with 17 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 11. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.