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Michael Friedman, M.D.

NPI: 1932161056
Chicago, IL
10 years of data
Otolaryngology
$6.2M
Total Payments
19.2K
Beneficiaries
24.6K
Services
4.42x
Markup Ratio

Peer Comparison

99th
percentile in specialty
This provider$6.2M
Specialty median$80.5K

📋 Key Findings

1Billed $6.2M over 10 years
24.42x markup ratio (above median)
399th percentile in Otolaryngology by payments
4Payments surged 83% in 2023
513 procedures with >3x markup
✓ No flags detected

🔎 Data Analysis

This provider's $6.2M in total Medicare payments ranks in the 99th percentile of Otolaryngology providers nationally.

Medicare payments to this provider grew 139% from 2014 to 2023.

AI-generated analysis based on Medicare payment data.

Annual Medicare Payments

Annual Services Provided

Avg Payment per Service

Markup Ratio Over Time

📈

Notable: Payments increased 83% in 2023

Year-over-year payment surges can indicate changes in practice volume, new services, or billing pattern shifts.

Submitted Charges vs. Medicare Payments

Average per-service amounts submitted by the provider compared to what Medicare actually paid — the gap represents the markup.

YearAvg SubmittedAvg PaidMarkup RatioGap per ServiceTotal PaymentsServicesBeneficiaries
2014$2.0K$373.935.45x$1.7K$544.3K2.5K2.0K
2015$2.2K$402.595.35x$1.8K$581.9K2.3K1.7K
2016$1.9K$290.706.49x$1.6K$491.5K2.2K1.7K
2017$2.1K$313.826.80x$1.8K$419.8K2.3K1.6K
2018$1.8K$473.873.75x$1.3K$446.8K2.3K1.7K
2019$1.9K$515.393.75x$1.4K$543.3K2.4K1.8K
2020$2.1K$594.123.61x$1.6K$502.3K2.0K1.6K
2021$2.1K$593.333.57x$1.5K$692.1K2.5K2.0K
2022$2.2K$555.093.99x$1.7K$711.4K2.5K2.0K
2023$2.3K$567.994.00x$1.7K$1.3M3.7K2.9K

Top Procedures (20)

31295Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope⚠ 6.1x markup
$990.4K
606 services$1.6K/svc6.10x markup
31237Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope⚠ 5.5x markup
$691.3K
2.2K services$310.44/svc5.53x markup
31296Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope⚠ 5.1x markup
$663.9K
347 services$1.9K/svc5.12x markup
31231Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope
$635.7K
3.9K services$163.33/svc2.60x markup
31298Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope
$488.1K
133 services$3.7K/svc2.99x markup
31575Diagnostic examination of voice box using flexible endoscope⚠ 4.5x markup
$264.9K
2.8K services$95.19/svc4.46x markup
99213Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
$255.3K
4.3K services$59.81/svc2.48x markup
31297Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope⚠ 7.9x markup
$247.6K
199 services$1.2K/svc7.88x markup
30469Repair of collapsed nasal valve⚠ 3.6x markup
$230.8K
133 services$1.7K/svc3.63x markup
30468Repair of collapsed nostril using implant in side of nose
$221.1K
99 services$2.2K/svc2.92x markup
41530Destruction of tongue tissue, per session
$187.1K
69 services$2.7K/svc2.03x markup
99203New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 30 minutes⚠ 3.0x markup
$149.9K
1.8K services$82.20/svc3.02x markup
70486CT scan of face⚠ 7.4x markup
$140.5K
1.8K services$77.02/svc7.37x markup
91035Monitoring and recording of gastroesophageal reflux with pH electrode insertion including analysis and interpretation
$113.1K
282 services$400.96/svc2.43x markup
J3490Unclassified drugs
$103.9K
84 services$1.2K/svc2.35x markup
30117Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose⚠ 4.2x markup
$103.8K
241 services$430.66/svc4.16x markup
31238Control of nasal bleeding using an endoscope⚠ 4.7x markup
$81.6K
382 services$213.68/svc4.72x markup
43197Diagnostic examination of esophagus using an endoscope⚠ 3.4x markup
$72.7K
446 services$162.96/svc3.38x markup
95827Measurement and recording of brain wave (EEG) activity, overnight⚠ 4.3x markup
$71.0K
140 services$507.11/svc4.34x markup
30801Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages⚠ 4.7x markup
$62.1K
449 services$138.22/svc4.70x markup
Show detailed table ▾
CodeDescriptionServicesPaymentsAvg/ServiceMarkup
31295Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope606$990.4K$1.6K6.10x
31237Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope2.2K$691.3K$310.445.53x
31296Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope347$663.9K$1.9K5.12x
31231Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope3.9K$635.7K$163.332.60x
31298Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope133$488.1K$3.7K2.99x
31575Diagnostic examination of voice box using flexible endoscope2.8K$264.9K$95.194.46x
99213Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes4.3K$255.3K$59.812.48x
31297Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope199$247.6K$1.2K7.88x
30469Repair of collapsed nasal valve133$230.8K$1.7K3.63x
30468Repair of collapsed nostril using implant in side of nose99$221.1K$2.2K2.92x
41530Destruction of tongue tissue, per session69$187.1K$2.7K2.03x
99203New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 30 minutes1.8K$149.9K$82.203.02x
70486CT scan of face1.8K$140.5K$77.027.37x
91035Monitoring and recording of gastroesophageal reflux with pH electrode insertion including analysis and interpretation282$113.1K$400.962.43x
J3490Unclassified drugs84$103.9K$1.2K2.35x
30117Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose241$103.8K$430.664.16x
31238Control of nasal bleeding using an endoscope382$81.6K$213.684.72x
43197Diagnostic examination of esophagus using an endoscope446$72.7K$162.963.38x
95827Measurement and recording of brain wave (EEG) activity, overnight140$71.0K$507.114.34x
30801Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages449$62.1K$138.224.70x

Markup Analysis

Charge-to-Payment Ratio

4.42x

This provider submits charges 4.42 times higher than what Medicare actually pays.

What This Means

A markup ratio of 4.42x means for every $100 Medicare pays, this provider initially charges $442. This is higher than the national average.

Location

Chicago, IL

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Data Sources

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  • • Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data (2014-2023)
  • • National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)

Last Updated: February 2026 (data through 2023, the latest CMS release)

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