Physician Profile
Michael E. Friduss, MD practices otolaryngology (ent) in Santa Clara, CA. Michael is a 1983 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 298 services to 270 patients. The services billed most often include comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, test to assess middle ear function, 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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710 LAWRENCE EXPY
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
298 services · 270 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
66 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
56 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for eardrum and muscle function | Treatment | 92550 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
27 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Friduss is an otolaryngology (ent) in Santa Clara, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Dr. Friduss is listed at 710 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (408) 851-1000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Friduss's National Provider Identifier is 1265519193. 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
Dr. Friduss attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Friduss has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Friduss performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test and test to assess middle ear function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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