Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Christopher J Friend, MD

Individual provider Diagnostic Radiology Physician · NPI 1861491516

Christopher J Friend, MD is an Interventional Radiology in San Diego, California. Graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2001, 25 years ago. Practices with Alameda Health System, a 601-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in California and Texas.

Years since qualifying
25
Trained at
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Licensed in
CA, TX
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-9000
Phone: (619) 543-2890
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 302 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665-1032 — (512) 509-0200

Specialties & licences

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 2085R0204X · Licence C141231 (CA)
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Taxonomy 2085R0202X · Licence Q3185 (TX)

Record details

NPI number1861491516
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 15, 2005
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 13, 2023
Certification dateSeptember 13, 2023

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyINTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 2001 (25 years in practice)
Group practice Alameda Health System — 601 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations4 on file with Medicare

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