Dr. Laurence E Friedman

Overview

Dr. Laurence E Friedman, MD, is a Nephrology specialist in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Upmc Mercy, Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside, Upmc East. Dr. Laurence E Friedman also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Pittsburgh Physicians. Dr. Laurence E Friedman may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Laurence E Friedman at 320 Main St to request Dr. Laurence E Friedman the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
• EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
• MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
• MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Laurence E Friedman

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Nephrology click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.	MD052055L	Pennsylvania

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital	Greensburg, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Upmc Mercy	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Upmc East	Monroeville, Pennsylvania	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Upp Department Of Womens Health	University Of Pittsburgh Physicians	2610

Practice Locations

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Dr. Laurence E Friedman [NPI: 1740266659]Nephrology, Internal Medicine