Ann Plast Surg
Airway ObstructionMandibleOsteogenesis, Distraction
Dr. Michael Thomas Friel, MD
NPI1265698195
- Publications
- 19
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $4,747
- Medical groups
- 2
- Insurance carriers
- 18
- Practice address
- 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
- Practice phone
- Call (504) 842-3000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Michael Thomas Friel is a plastic surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana
Dr. Friel practices at Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, part of Ochsner Health System.
Dr. Friel's NPI, 1265698195, was assigned on July 30, 2008. Dr. Friel graduated from Tulane School of Medicine in 2003. Dr. Friel's Mississippi license number on file is 22511.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1265698195NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- July 30, 2008
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (504) 842-3000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 49
- Medical school graduation
- 2003
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Michael Thomas Friel practices at Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana
Dr. Friel's primary practice is Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, at 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 in Jefferson Parish. The practice phone is (504) 842-3000.
- Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson ParishPhone(504) 842-3000
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Michael Thomas Friel is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Friel's primary practice is Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, part of Ochsner Health System. The medical group on file is Ochsner Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Friel to 2 more group practices and clinics and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Ochsner Health2 group practices and clinicsNames with a free account1 medical groupName with a free account
See all 5 affiliations for Dr. FrielSources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Michael Thomas Friel's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Friel practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans | Available with a free account |
| +2 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Michael Thomas Friel is one of 48 plastic surgeons in Louisiana
Plastic surgery is Dr. Friel's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208200000X. Dr. Friel is board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Friel's licenses on file in 8 states: Mississippi, California, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Specialties and state licenses
- Plastic surgery, MississippiPrimary
- California license
- Florida license
- Texas license
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Louisiana
- Indiana license
- Pennsylvania license
- Delaware license
Plastic surgeons near Dr. Friel
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48plastic surgeons in Louisiana14plastic surgeons in New Orleans6plastic surgeons at Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Michael Thomas Friel's patients have a median age of 5
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Friel's median patient age at 5, with 50% women.
Dr. Friel's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 5
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women50%
- Men50%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Michael Thomas Friel has 19 publications on record
Dmand AI links 19 papers to Dr. Friel, published from 2013 to 2024. 2013 was the busiest year, with 2. The most frequent topics are Airway Obstruction, Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate. Dr. Friel has published most often in Ann Plast Surg. Dr. Friel's most frequent co-authors are Roberto L. Flores, MD, Sunil S. Tholpady, MD and Robert J. Havlik, MD.
Papers19
Years published2013 to 2024
Dr. Friel's papers by year, 2013 to 2024
Topics Dr. Friel writes about most
- Airway Obstruction
- Cleft Lip
- Cleft Palate
- Plastic Surgery Procedures
- Mandible
- Osteogenesis, Distraction
- Pierre Robin Syndrome
- Surgical Flaps
Dr. Friel's most frequent co-authors
- Roberto L. Flores, MD6 shared papers
- Sunil S. Tholpady, MD5 shared papers
- Robert J. Havlik, MD3 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. Friel
Cleft LipCleft PalateCone-Beam Computed Tomography
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
Cleft LipCleft PalateEducation, Medical, Graduate
Cleft Palate Craniofac J
Plast Reconstr Surg
Airway ObstructionMandibleOsteogenesis, Distraction
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Michael Thomas Friel received $4,747 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 16 general payments to Dr. Friel from 10 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 58% of the total. AxoGen paid the most, $4,290.
General payments to Dr. Friel by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Friel by kind, 2016 to 2025
$4.7Kin total
- Consulting fees$2,75058%
- Food and beverage$1,57133%
- Travel and lodging$4269%
Companies that paid Dr. Friel the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Michael Thomas Friel has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Friel. Dr. Friel serves on Development Committee - American Cleft Palte Craniofacial Association.
Awards and honors for Dr. Friel
- Undated
- ACS Fellow
Dr. Friel's committees and leadership roles
- Development Committee - American Cleft Palte Craniofacial AssociationCommittee Chair
- 2017 to present
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Michael Thomas Friel graduated from Tulane School of Medicine
Dr. Friel graduated from Tulane School of Medicine in 2003. Dr. Friel is a member of ACS and ASPS.
- Medical school
- Board certified in plastic surgery
- Board certified in surgery of the hand
- Board certified in surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Michael Thomas Friel accepts plans from 18 insurance carriers
Dr. Friel is in network with 18 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 12. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- United Healthcare
- Cigna
- Elevance
- HCSC
- Aspirus Health Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- +10 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Friel accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO12
- HMO8
- Medicare8
- POS5
- EPO4
- Medicaid1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Michael Thomas Friel's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Michael Thomas Friel's NPI number?
Dr. Michael Thomas Friel's NPI number is 1265698195. It was assigned on July 30, 2008, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Michael Thomas Friel?
Dr. Michael Thomas Friel is a plastic surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Plastic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208200000X).
Where does Dr. Michael Thomas Friel practice?
Dr. Friel practices at 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. Dr. Friel's primary practice is Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, part of Ochsner Health System. Dmand AI also links Dr. Friel to 2 group practices and clinics and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Michael Thomas Friel's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Friel is (504) 842-3000.
What is Dr. Michael Thomas Friel's medical license number?
Dr. Friel's Mississippi license number on file is 22511, one of the licenses on file in 8 states.
Which states has Dr. Michael Thomas Friel been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Friel in Mississippi (2013 to 2025), California (since 2008), Florida (2022 to 2027), Texas (2007 to 2026), Louisiana (2017 to 2025), Indiana (2012 to 2013), Pennsylvania (2009 to 2012) and Delaware (2009 to 2011).
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Thomas Friel affiliated with?
Dr. Friel practices at Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana.
What medical group is Dr. Michael Thomas Friel part of?
Dr. Friel is linked to Ochsner Health. Dmand AI links Dr. Friel to 1 more medical group.
Is Dr. Michael Thomas Friel board certified?
Yes. Dr. Friel is board certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Where did Dr. Michael Thomas Friel go to medical school?
Dr. Friel graduated from Tulane School of Medicine in 2003.
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Has Dr. Michael Thomas Friel received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $4,747 in general payments to Dr. Friel from 10 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from AxoGen.
How long has Dr. Michael Thomas Friel been practicing?
Dr. Friel graduated from medical school in 2003, 23 years ago.
Does Dr. Michael Thomas Friel do research?
Dmand AI links 19 publications to Dr. Friel, published from 2013 to 2024.
Who does Dr. Michael Thomas Friel publish with?
Dr. Friel's most frequent co-authors are Roberto L. Flores, MD (6 shared papers), Sunil S. Tholpady, MD (5 shared papers) and Robert J. Havlik, MD (3 shared papers).
What insurance does Dr. Michael Thomas Friel accept?
Dr. Friel is in network with 18 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 12. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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