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Dr. Richard Friedman, MD

Dr. Richard Friedman, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Friedman, Cardiologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Richard Friedman, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Friedman graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at Scripps Mercy Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Scripps Mercy Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Friedman is fluent in English, French, and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Friedman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Friedman’s office at (619) 819-7222.

    Where did Dr. Friedman go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    • Residency: Scripps Mercy Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Scripps Mercy Hosp, Internal Medicine | Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego | MERCY HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Minnesota Med School

    Is Dr. Friedman board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Friedman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Friedman speak?

    Dr. Friedman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • Hebrew

    What conditions does Dr. Friedman treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Friedman diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Friedman. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Long QT Syndrome
    • Arrhythmia
    • Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome
    • Romano-Ward syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • LQTS
    • Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome
    • Romano-Ward Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4581: Long QT syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swelling
    • Edema
    • Localized Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Swelling in one area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R600: Localized edema

    Also known as:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Friedman perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Friedman may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Friedman's office.

    Does Dr. Friedman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Friedman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 819-7222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Friedman accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Friedman in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Community Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Friedman's office located?

    Dr. Richard Friedman's Primary Practice

    4060 4th Ave Ste 650

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 819-7222

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    Dr. Richard Friedman's Practice 2

    7901 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    Dr. Richard Friedman's Practice 3

    4077 5th Ave

    San Diego, CA 92103

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    What is Dr. Friedman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Friedman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881789196.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Friedman?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Friedman

    What is Dr. Richard Friedman's specialty?

    Dr. Friedman is a Cardiologist near San Diego, CA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Friedman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Friedman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Friedman is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Richard Friedman accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Friedman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Friedman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Friedman's office at (619) 819-7222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Friedman?

    Please contact Dr. Friedman's office at (619) 819-7222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Friedman have?

    Dr. Richard Friedman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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