Physician Profile

Matthew C. Friend, DO

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About Dr. Friend

Based in Columbus, OH, Matthew C. Friend, DO is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Matthew graduated from Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2019. According to Medicare claims data, Matthew cared for 265 Medicare patients across 363 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.

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Specialty

Family Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

OH license34.015192
NPI1538628300
NPI issued03/19/2019

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Friend's specialty?

Dr. Friend is a family doctor in Columbus, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Friend?

Dr. Friend is listed at 4335 Alum Creek Dr Ste 200, Columbus, OH 43207. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Friend?

The number on file is (614) 788-9500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Friend's NPI number?

Dr. Friend's National Provider Identifier is 1538628300. 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

What is Dr. Friend's medical education?

Dr. Friend attended Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Friend been practicing?

Dr. Friend has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Friend known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Friend provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free and sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Friend confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Friend. 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.