Doctor Profile

Neurology · Neurology

Joseph H. Friedman

MD · Neurology · Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
455 TOLL GATE RD
Warwick, RI 02886
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 48+ Years Practicing
447
Medicare Patients / yr
3
Procedures Billed
48
Years Practicing
4
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Friedman

See which plans Dr. Friedman accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Rhode Island, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Friedman is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 02886, RI — the Neurology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (401) 737-7010 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Friedman Does

Dr. Friedman served 447 Medicare patients across 733 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 56% above the average Neurology in Rhode Island (287 patients across 57 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)583317
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes (99215)8464
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes (99205)6666

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Friedman billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Friedman is affiliated with 4 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 4 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

South County Hospital Inc

Wakefield, RI
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

The Miriam Hospital

Providence, RI
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Rhode Island Hospital

Providence, RI
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Kent County Memorial Hospital

Warwick, RI
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Friedman practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Friedman offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 455 TOLL GATE RD, Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 737-7010

Area Safety Grade

C+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

29 min

Average commute time in this zip · 86% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

98.3666

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Neurology Doctors near 02886, RI

If Dr. Friedman isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest neurology doctors near 02886, RI:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Keith R. BrecherNeurology382<1 mi
Adam DrobnisNeurology177<1 mi
Gary LeuropaNeurology389<1 mi
Victoria C. ChangNeurology25<1 mi
Juan C. CantonNeurology<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Friedman takes three steps:

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Joseph H. Friedman: Common Questions

Does Dr. Friedman accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Friedman is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Friedman depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 02886, RI →
Where is Dr. Friedman's office?
Dr. Friedman practices at 455 TOLL GATE RD, Warwick, RI 02886. Phone: (401) 737-7010.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Friedman accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (401) 737-7010 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 02886, RI to see available options.
Does Dr. Friedman offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Friedman as offering telehealth. Call the office at (401) 737-7010 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Friedman?
Dr. Friedman graduated in 1978 and has been practicing for approximately 48 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Friedman treated 447 Medicare patients across 3 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Friedman is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (401) 737-7010 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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