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Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD

Accepting New Patients

(121 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Professional interests include: shoulder replacement, arthroscopic surgery, arthritis, and more.

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health and UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL.

Office Locations

1106 Chuck Dawley Boulevard Building A
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

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2060 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard 1st Floor
Charleston, SC 29407

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5500 Front Street Suite 340
Summerville, SC 29483

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

arthroscopic acromioplasty

arthroscopic distal clavicle excision

arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

arthroscopic shoulder debridement

arthroscopic surgery

claviculectomy

joint surgery

open biceps tenodesis

open partial claviculectomy

open surgery

shoulder arthroscopy with foreign body removal

shoulder arthroscopy with loose body removal

shoulder surgery

subacromial decompression

surgical debridement

total shoulder replacement

By Affordability:

biceps tenodesis

open biceps tenodesis

open shoulder surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD performed more arthroscopic acromioplasty, arthroscopic distal clavicle excision, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic shoulder debridement, arthroscopic surgery, claviculectomy (clavicle excision), joint surgery, open biceps tenodesis, open partial claviculectomy, open surgery, shoulder arthroscopy with foreign body removal, shoulder arthroscopy with loose body removal, shoulder surgery, subacromial decompression, surgical debridement, and total shoulder replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for biceps tenodesis, open biceps tenodesis, and open shoulder surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
blood draw	66
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	681
excision	14
hip imaging	104
injections	34
joint surgery	124
lower extremity surgery	43
minimally invasive procedures	58
musculoskeletal imaging	262
open surgery	22
pelvic imaging	93
reconstructive surgery	66
tendon surgery	22
upper extremity surgery	103
X-rays	355

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	358
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	31
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC during 2014 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	16
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	717
excision	27
injections	30
joint surgery	151
lower extremity surgery	60
minimally invasive procedures	78
open surgery	31
reconstructive surgery	73
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	122

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	30
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC during 2015 were upper extremity surgery, joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	30
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	800
excision	44
injections	26
joint surgery	165
lower extremity surgery	21
minimally invasive procedures	105
open surgery	58
reconstructive surgery	60
tendon surgery	36
upper extremity surgery	202

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	452
Female	636

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	816
Black	232
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	570
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	62
Less than 65	180

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC during 2016 were upper extremity surgery, joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	43
decompression surgery	44
diabetes management	12
doctor visit	838
excision	65
injections	32
joint surgery	254
lab tests	12
lower extremity surgery	60
minimally invasive procedures	182
open surgery	71
preventive care	12
reconstructive surgery	87
tendon surgery	43
upper extremity surgery	265

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	132
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	31
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC during 2017 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	26
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	862
excision	35
injections	22
joint surgery	210
lower extremity surgery	80
minimally invasive procedures	115
open surgery	59
reconstructive surgery	109
tendon surgery	42
upper extremity surgery	189

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	470
Black	135
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	39
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC during 2018 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	827
excision	48
joint surgery	204
lower extremity surgery	82
minimally invasive procedures	105
open surgery	68
reconstructive surgery	115
tendon surgery	40
upper extremity surgery	190

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	394

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	153
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	35
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC during 2019 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	27
decompression surgery	27
diabetes management	24
doctor visit	824
excision	33
foreign body removal	13
injections	21
joint surgery	205
lab tests	24
lower extremity surgery	67
minimally invasive procedures	120
open surgery	58
preventive care	24
reconstructive surgery	103
tendon surgery	41
upper extremity surgery	196

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	487
Black	132
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	40
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC during 2020 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
decompression surgery	23
diabetes management	16
doctor visit	677
excision	17
foreign body removal	22
injections	14
joint surgery	201
lab tests	16
lower extremity surgery	50
minimally invasive procedures	135
open surgery	36
preventive care	16
reconstructive surgery	83
removal of internal scar tissue	17
tendon surgery	36
upper extremity surgery	187

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	33
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC during 2021 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
bone surgery	23
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	39
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	753
excision	49
foreign body removal	35
injections	15
joint surgery	299
lower extremity surgery	61
minimally invasive procedures	214
open surgery	49
reconstructive surgery	96
removal of internal scar tissue	39
tendon surgery	37
upper extremity surgery	287

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	126
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	26
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC during 2022 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
bone surgery	26
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	33
decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	697
excision	59
foreign body removal	30
injections	17
joint surgery	304
lower extremity surgery	92
minimally invasive procedures	205
open surgery	49
reconstructive surgery	115
removal of internal scar tissue	26
tendon surgery	38
upper extremity surgery	261

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	295
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	37
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC during 2023 were upper extremity surgery, joint surgery, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	37
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	530
excision	40
foreign body removal	36
joint surgery	237
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	169
open surgery	68
reconstructive surgery	68
tendon surgery	57
upper extremity surgery	292

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	27
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Mount Pleasant, SC were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

aspiration	23
blood draw	66
bone surgery	24
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
decompression surgery	29
diabetes management	17
doctor visit	746
excision	39
foreign body removal	27
hip imaging	104
injections	23
joint surgery	214
lab tests	17
lower extremity surgery	57
minimally invasive procedures	135
musculoskeletal imaging	262
open surgery	51
pelvic imaging	93
preventive care	17
reconstructive surgery	88
removal of internal scar tissue	27
tendon surgery	37
upper extremity surgery	208
X-rays	355

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD.

**Gender**
Female	352
Male	249

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	126
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	452
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	35
75 to 84	171
Less than 65	76
65 to 74	319

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	11
Dementia	5

Education & Training

He is certified by the orthopedic surgery and has a state license in South Carolina.

Residency: (1985)

Board Certification: orthopedic surgery

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Aetna (Open Choice), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Managed Choice), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), First Choice Next and Aetna (Exclusive Choice).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Medicare

Aetna Medicare

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Employers Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Coventry

Cigna

Blue Choice

First Health

MedCost

Molina Healthcare

Group Health Plan (GHP)

Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Clover Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Aetna (Open Choice)

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Aetna (Managed Choice)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

First Choice Next

Aetna (Exclusive Choice)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 121 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Mount Pleasant, SC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Exactech, Inc.	$1,560,813 Equinoxe $844,375	Optetrak $428,329	Truliant $278,826	Novation $7,766	NOVATION HIP $1,001	Other $516
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$40,907 Joint Implants $40,907
Janssen Research & Development, LLC	$25,396 XARELTO $2,098	$23,298
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co.KG	$382 Pradaxa $382
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$180 MULTIFIX S $145	Trauma Plates, Screws, and Nails $35
Other	$243 UE - Simpliciti $158	REXULTI $23	$62

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$1,091,985
Royalty or License	$352,511
Travel and Lodging	$162,023
Food and Beverage	$19,256
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,622
Other	$524

Research Payments

Dr. Richard Joel Friedman, MD has received 75 research payments totaling $1,329,693.

Biography

Dr. Richard Friedman is a specialist in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Friedman's clinical interests include arthroscopic surgery, arthritis, and shoulder problems. He seems to honor Blue California, Coventry, Employers Health Network, and more. He is affiliated with MUSC Health. MUSC Health reports that Dr. Friedman is accepting new patients at his office in Charleston, SC.

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