Richard Friedman, MD

About

RICHARD FRIEDMAN, MD is an orthopedic surgery located at 171 ASHLEY AVE in CHARLESTON, SC.

Richard Friedman is one of 87 orthopedic providers listed in CHARLESTON, SC on AdvOrtho.

Practice at a glance

In 2024, 100% of Richard Friedman's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was shoulder work. Their most frequent service was anchoring of biceps tendon for 43 Medicare patients.

Most-performed procedures, 2024

• Anchoring of biceps tendon

  45

  43 patients · above the state median of 15

• Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder

  42

  40 patients · above the state median of 25

• Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope

  38

  38 patients · above the state median of 17

• Removal of loose or foreign body in shoulder joint using an endoscope

  38

  38 patients

• Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope

  38

  38 patients · above the state median of 18

• Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope

  34

  34 patients · above the state median of 18

Industry relationships

Manufacturers reported $54,815 in payments and transfers of value to Richard Friedman in 2024, excluding meals, travel and gifts. Relationships like these are common among surgeons who help design implants or train other clinicians, and companies are required by law to report them.

• royalties on devices or techniques they helped develop

  $54,115

• consulting

  $700

Reported by EXACTECH, INC.

Source: CMS Open Payments, 2024, as reported by manufacturers. Disclosure is required by law and does not indicate anything improper. Figures reflect what companies reported and may include work unrelated to patient care. Providers who believe a figure is wrong should take it up with CMS, and can contact us about how it appears here.

Registry record

• Licensed in South Carolina
• Holds an NPI from the original 2005 rollout, so has practiced since at least then
• Practices within a group or organization

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

An MD degree indicates completion of a medical doctorate program focused on allopathic medicine. MDs complete four years of medical school followed by residency training in their chosen specialty. Orthopedic surgery residencies typically last five years and include extensive training in surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.