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- 3031 W Grand Blvd Ste 800, Detroit, MI 48202
About Dr. Friedman
Ben J. Friedman, MD is a healthcare provider in Detroit, MI specializing in dermatology. Ben is also listed as specializing in dermatopathology and student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Ben provided 1,835 services to 1,185 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, and special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure. This provider record is associated with NPI 1477813855.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (313) 916-2151
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3031 W GRAND BLVD STE 800
Detroit, MI 48202
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,835 services · 1,185 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
178 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
56 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
684 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
152 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
103 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
96 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Antibody evaluation, each additional single antibody stain procedure | Lab test | 88350 |
91 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere | Lab test | 88321 |
83 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatologists at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Detroit 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Friedman specialize in?
Dr. Friedman is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Detroit, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Friedman located?
Dr. Friedman is listed at 3031 W Grand Blvd Ste 800, Detroit, MI 48202. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Friedman's phone number?
The number on file is (313) 916-2151. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Friedman?
Dr. Friedman's National Provider Identifier is 1477813855. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Friedman go to medical school?
Dr. Friedman attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Friedman have?
Dr. Friedman has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Friedman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Friedman performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Friedman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Friedman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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