Active NPI 1295723302 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Andrew Friederich , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Ames, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Friederich, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Ames, IA. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1986, Dr. Friederich delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1215 DUFF AVE.

Dr. Friederich is affiliated with Mcfarland Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1215 Duff Ave

Ames, IA 500105400

Telephone 5152394475

Fax 5152394722

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hy-Vee Inc Facility NPI 1902848229

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Ames, IA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

40 Yrs +14.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.2 Yrs

State Avg: 24.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Ames, IA (271 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Friederich (40 Years) 40 Yrs

Ames Specialty Average (25.2 Years) 25.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	20,540	303	$1.12	$0.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	245	195	$82.91	$51.66
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	243	133	$220.30	$52.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	189	171	$136.83	$83.80
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	171	150	$209.61	$54.81
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	149	111	$9.79	$6.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	120	$182.33	$101.77
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	69	69	$126.04	$66.31
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	61	55	$1052.21	$355.07
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	55	33	$240.98	$59.84
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	52	46	$219.14	$75.75
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	41	32	$200.61	$57.41
26055 Incision of tendon covering	35	21	$1243.00	$164.57
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	19	15	$24.00	$23.38
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	19	15	$1470.29	$260.21
25310 Relocation of tendon of forearm and/or wrist	18	12	$1538.67	$467.92
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	15	12	$232.00	$80.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$203.00	$118.64
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$79.00	$45.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$281.50	$153.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,062	308	$3.00	$1.06
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	254	135	$220.27	$53.08
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	204	161	$81.00	$52.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	192	174	$133.00	$84.76
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	162	140	$198.22	$53.09
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	117	117	$186.00	$104.31
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	100	72	$9.00	$7.09
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	70	43	$229.36	$59.93
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	49	49	$129.00	$68.00
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	48	44	$996.81	$361.01
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	40	35	$223.65	$77.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	22	18	$197.00	$60.15
26055 Incision of tendon covering	21	18	$1316.57	$202.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$287.00	$156.91
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	17	17	$71.18	$46.90
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	16	14	$1519.00	$544.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$197.00	$116.13
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	12	12	$22.50	$21.99
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	11	11	$1410.91	$270.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,083	297	$3.00	$1.13
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	242	121	$209.85	$48.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	195	175	$129.00	$85.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	165	140	$78.00	$52.23
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	136	116	$152.00	$52.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	99	$190.00	$104.81
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	72	43	$186.72	$57.85
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	54	49	$1007.11	$359.76
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	47	42	$219.15	$81.70
26055 Incision of tendon covering	37	27	$1067.88	$192.60
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	36	36	$132.00	$68.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	27	$191.00	$122.35
26125 Removal of tissue of palm	21	11	$751.00	$251.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$293.00	$158.83
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	13	13	$1506.00	$296.95
26123 Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit	12	12	$2196.00	$723.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	587	314	$9.14	$5.59
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	261	143	$194.38	$50.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	210	184	$126.00	$86.21
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	166	136	$75.51	$53.17
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	158	135	$153.44	$51.97
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	142	25	$3.00	$1.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	118	118	$186.00	$106.00
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	78	68	$973.22	$353.51
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	65	42	$189.54	$55.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	52	$187.00	$118.96
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	46	43	$219.43	$80.69
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	44	44	$129.00	$69.29
26055 Incision of tendon covering	32	24	$1210.72	$190.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$287.00	$160.43
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	26	20	$15.00	$10.68
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$176.00	$95.81
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	14	14	$21.00	$20.40
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	14	14	$1423.29	$289.27
26123 Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit	13	12	$2196.00	$792.54
25210 Removal of wrist bone	12	11	$707.42	$203.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	589	310	$10.00	$5.94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	243	181	$74.00	$42.82
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	227	121	$209.20	$51.45
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	174	174	$126.00	$72.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	172	163	$124.00	$71.27
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	142	128	$152.54	$51.72
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	59	52	$1040.00	$383.69
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	54	39	$199.94	$54.40
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	46	42	$223.91	$81.18
26055 Incision of tendon covering	32	21	$1356.42	$183.65
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	27	22	$21.00	$20.15
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	19	18	$210.00	$80.53
64719 Release and/or relocation of wrist nerve	14	12	$533.50	$191.87
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	14	$173.00	$97.94
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	12	11	$1447.00	$299.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	653	355	$8.93	$6.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	284	205	$73.00	$41.88
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	265	142	$178.34	$45.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	227	207	$122.00	$69.89
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	200	200	$125.00	$71.08
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	164	136	$154.32	$49.49
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	72	69	$1073.47	$369.07
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	62	48	$176.43	$48.96
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	54	51	$217.44	$74.88
26055 Incision of tendon covering	44	35	$1194.17	$205.16
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	27	26	$168.00	$96.49
26125 Removal of tissue of palm	26	12	$751.00	$258.51
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	21	16	$21.00	$19.72
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	18	17	$1287.92	$287.59
26123 Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit	15	15	$2287.00	$785.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$180.00	$101.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	631	317	$9.81	$6.46
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	307	220	$73.00	$40.22
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	284	144	$185.30	$42.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	235	213	$113.80	$67.02
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	191	191	$117.59	$69.49
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	143	112	$154.13	$48.68
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	84	76	$1067.62	$352.06
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	58	50	$213.79	$75.48
26055 Incision of tendon covering	52	34	$1066.59	$187.24
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	50	36	$181.28	$47.68
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	25	24	$21.00	$19.28
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	21	21	$177.00	$95.28
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	17	16	$198.00	$80.31
64718 Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve	15	15	$1617.00	$529.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$177.43	$100.36
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	12	12	$1307.17	$296.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	618	320	$5.76	$5.52
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	329	140	$176.70	$38.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	266	204	$73.00	$39.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	229	203	$113.00	$67.58
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	174	174	$117.00	$69.02
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	146	127	$150.44	$47.60
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	95	82	$1097.75	$374.76
26055 Incision of tendon covering	55	39	$1057.42	$182.30
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel	52	51	$208.92	$76.42
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	33	25	$155.53	$45.36
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	23	23	$177.00	$95.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$177.00	$99.89
26123 Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit	12	12	$2220.00	$768.55
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	12	12	$21.00	$19.07
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	11	11	$1324.00	$305.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-11-11

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IA 30925

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0135897 (IA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mcfarland Clinic Pc

1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 500105400

Phone: 5152394400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 09, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2014

Registered at 1215 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 500105400 (Tel: 5152394475)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2014

Registered at 1215 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 500105400 (Tel: 5152394475)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2014

Recorded as JAMES FRIEDERICH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #30925 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 12, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295723302

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 12, 2005

Last Update: November 11, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1215 Duff Ave

Ames, IA 500105400

Phone: 5152394475

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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