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Active NPI 1205332079 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alexander Friedman , MD

Surgery • Watsonville, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alexander Friedman, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Watsonville, CA. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 2018, Dr. Friedman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1931 MAIN ST.

Dr. Friedman is affiliated with Permanente Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1931 Main St

Watsonville, CA 950763027

Telephone 8317686600

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Watsonville, CA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -10.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.8 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Watsonville, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Friedman (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Watsonville Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-01-06
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA A196994

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Permanente Medical Group Inc

7373 W Lane, Stockton, CA 952103377

Phone: 2094762000

Permanente Medical Group Inc

700 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA 950515173

Phone: 4088511000

Permanente Medical Group Inc

710 Lawrence Express Way, Santa Clara, CA 950515173

Phone: 4088511000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Abraham Vela , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1043717283

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Mark Mendiola , PharmD

Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care

NPI 1114492022

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

NPI 1619263993

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 06, 2026

Registered at 1931 MAIN ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 950763027 (Tel: 8317686600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 06, 2026

Registered at 1931 MAIN ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 950763027 (Tel: 8566698239)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 06, 2026

Surgery (License #A196994 in CA)

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Updated Practice Location June 12, 2018

Registered at 800 WASHINGTON ST, BOSTON, MA 02111 (Tel: 6176365000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 12, 2018

Registered at 112 MARLBOROUGH ST APT 2F, BOSTON, MA 021161907 (Tel: 8566698239)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 12, 2018

Surgery (License #275541 in MA)

NPI Profile Active April 02, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 02, 2018

Registered at 800 WASHINGTON ST, BOSTON, MA 021111552 (Tel: 6176365000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 02, 2018

Registered at 2500 WISCONSIN AVE NW APT 530, WASHINGTON, DC 200074535 (Tel: 8566698239)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 02, 2018

Recorded as ALEXANDER FRIEDMAN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 02, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 02, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205332079
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 02, 2018
Last Update: January 06, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1931 Main St

Watsonville, CA 950763027

Phone: 8566698239

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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