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Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD

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(1880 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Professional interests include: bronchiolitis, shortness of breath (dyspnea), bronchiectasis, and more.

721 Arbor Way Suite 103
Blue Bell, PA 19422

(215) 517-1200

Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD is a pulmonologist in Abington, PA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Jefferson Lansdale Hospital and Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Office Locations

1235 Old York Road Suite 121
Abington, PA 19001

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125 Medical Campus Drive Suite 220
Lansdale, PA 19446

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686 Dekalb Pike Suite 201
Blue Bell, PA 19422

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Jefferson Abington Hospital

721 Arbor Way Suite 103
Blue Bell, PA 19422

(215) 517-1200

(610) 382-5570

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Some issues Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Top 10%

By Volume:

pulmonary testing

By Affordability:

exhaled nitric oxide test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD performed more pulmonary testing procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cardiorespiratory sleep study

home cardiorespiratory sleep study

In 2012, Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD had a list price for cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study, and home cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Abington, PA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	33
doctor visit	456
hospital care	992
inpatient care	992
pulmonary testing	245
sleep study	101

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Abington, PA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	57
doctor visit	593
hospital care	894
inpatient care	894
pulmonary testing	271
sleep study	116

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	609
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	156
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Abington, PA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	53
doctor visit	607
hospital care	1002
inpatient care	1002
pulmonary testing	256
sleep study	102

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	404
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	684
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	147
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	36
Dementia	20
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Abington, PA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	55
doctor visit	634
hospital care	1254
inpatient care	1254
nursing home care	84
pulmonary testing	295
sleep study	136

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	872
Female	1006

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1546
Black	276
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	794
From 75 to 84	504
85 and over	350
Less than 65	230

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	40
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Abington, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	49
aspiration	13
doctor visit	759
hospital care	1209
inpatient care	1209
nursing home care	71
pleural drainage	13
pulmonary testing	332
sleep study	160

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	468
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	781
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	389
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	172
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Abington, PA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	64
doctor visit	551
hospital care	962
inpatient care	962
nursing home care	82
pulmonary testing	296
sleep study	163

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	445

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	134
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	142
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	38
Dementia	24
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Abington, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	62
doctor visit	636
hospital care	1116
inpatient care	1116
nursing home care	15
pulmonary testing	245
sleep study	144

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	750
Black	139
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	140
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	39
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Abington, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	69
doctor visit	728
hospital care	834
inpatient care	834
pulmonary testing	262
sleep study	175

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	454
Female	488

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	760
Black	127
Hispanic	14
Asian	13
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	422
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	130
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Abington, PA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	22
doctor visit	430
hospital care	885
inpatient care	885
pulmonary testing	128
sleep study	94

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	380

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	89
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	36
Dementia	18
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Abington, PA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	51
doctor visit	646
hospital care	802
inpatient care	802
pulmonary testing	155
sleep study	121

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	453
Female	427

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	705
Black	111
Hispanic	14
Asian	17
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	389
From 75 to 84	305
85 and over	108
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Abington, PA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	46
doctor visit	738
hospital care	613
inpatient care	613
pulmonary testing	282
sleep study	114

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	409
Female	473

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	720
Black	99
Hispanic	14
Asian	15
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	403
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	94
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Abington, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

airway management	51
aspiration	13
doctor visit	616
hospital care	960
inpatient care	960
nursing home care	63
pleural drainage	13
pulmonary testing	251
sleep study	129

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD.

**Gender**
Male	424
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	116
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	714
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	18

**Age**
75 to 84	263
85 and over	138
Less than 65	100
65 to 74	372

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	26
Cancer	16
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the Board Certification: Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Lansdale Hospital

Jefferson Abington Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, CIGNA Commercial, AARP, MultiPlan, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Workers' Compensation, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

CIGNA Commercial

AARP

MultiPlan

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Workers' Compensation

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.68 out of 5 stars based on 1880 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Abington, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$178,423 SUNOSI $89,216	XYWAV $79,382	Xyrem $512	$9,313
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$112,988 DUPIXENT $93,979	DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION $18,671	$338
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$100,527 Spiriva $34,102	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $11,715	STIOLTO $2,753	OFEV $1,763	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $1,624	Other $48,570
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$75,260 BREO $20,838	ANORO $20,806	BREO ELLIPTA $12,168	ANORO ELLIPTA $10,523	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $8,901	Other $2,024
GENZYME CORPORATION	$49,678 DUPIXENT $49,648	POMPE - DISEASE $30
Other	$120,107 XOLAIR $29,342	SUNOSI $21,893	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $12,766	DALIRESP $9,518	ELIQUIS $9,383	Other $37,205

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$475,138
Consulting Fee	$67,254
Travel and Lodging	$63,531
Food and Beverage	$30,165
Education	$895

Research Payments

Dr. Richard E. Friedenheim, MD has received 13 research payments totaling $9,400.

Biography

Dr. Richard Friedenheim is an adult critical care and adult pulmonology specialist in Blue Bell, PA, Abington, PA, and Lansdale, PA. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Friedenheim's training includes a residency program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). His areas of expertise include shortness of breath (dyspnea), CPAP treatment, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Patient reviews placed Dr. Friedenheim at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan. He is affiliated with Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health. According to Jefferson Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Blue Bell, PA.