Physician Profile
James A. Friederich, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Friederich
Based in Ames, IA, James A. Friederich, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. James graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1986. James is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,531 Medicare patients across 22,079 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (515) 239-4475
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1215 DUFF AVE
Ames, IA 50010
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Broken Wrist
- Golfer's Elbow
- Pinched Nerve in Elbow
- Tennis Elbow
- Trigger Finger
Foot and ankle
- Broken Ankle
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sprained Ankle
Hip
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Labral Tear
Shoulder
- Broken Collarbone
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress Fracture
Trauma and bone
- Broken Bone
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated Disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast Application
Arthroscopy
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Scope
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle Fusion Surgery
- Ankle Scope
- Bunion Surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
- Trigger Finger Surgery
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Reverse Shoulder Replacement
- Revision Joint Replacement
- Shoulder Replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Broken Bone Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
22,079 services · 1,531 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
243 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
171 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
61 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
55 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
52 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
41 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
35 |
| Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand | Procedure | 26160 |
19 |
| Relocation of tendon of forearm and/or wrist | Procedure | 25310 |
18 |
| Application of elbow to finger cast | Procedure | 29075 |
15 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Ames 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 7
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Friederich specialize in?
Dr. Friederich is an orthopedic surgeon in Ames, IA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Friederich located?
Dr. Friederich is listed at 1215 DUFF AVE, Ames, IA 50010. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Friederich's phone number?
The number on file is (515) 239-4475. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Friederich's NPI number?
Dr. Friederich's National Provider Identifier is 1295723302. 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. Friederich go to medical school?
Dr. Friederich attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Friederich been practicing?
Dr. Friederich has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Friederich do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Friederich performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint, injection into tendon or ligament and release and/or relocation of hand nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Friederich confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Friederich. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.