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Active NPI 1649335126 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Lore R Friend , MD

Internal Medicine • Tacoma, WA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Lore Friend, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, WA. Practice services are available at 209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

209 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Tacoma, WA 984054265

Telephone 2535963300
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 20.8 Yrs
State Avg: 23.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
273 Specialists

Practicing in Tacoma, WA (3169 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
74.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
31 12 $275.00 $71.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-04-05
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License WA MD00040527

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
8318149 (WA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003159948

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Alexandra Cornwall , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003208612

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Anne Laporte , DO

Family Medicine

NPI 1003294190

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Christopher Walsh , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003855750

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Joel Mcfarland , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003889932

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jonathan Kryman , MD

Pain Medicine - Pain Medicine

NPI 1003928839

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address April 05, 2021

Registered at 209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, TACOMA, WA 984054265 (Tel: 2535963300)

NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, TACOMA, WA 984054265 (Tel: 2535963300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 34584, SEATTLE, WA 981241584 (Tel: 5092417349)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as LORE FRIEND, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Internal Medicine (License #MD00040527 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649335126
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 26, 2006
Last Update: April 05, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

209 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Tacoma, WA 984054265

Phone: 2535963300

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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