Individual provider

Joel Friedlander, DO

Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician Medicare enrolled

Joel Friedlander, DO is a Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician in Atlanta, GA, registered under NPI 1003018730.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 2220 N DRUID HILLS RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

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Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
104882 GA Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician primary
DR-50219 CO Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician

Licences are recorded in 2 states: GA, CO. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Gastroenterology
PAC ID
4789738105

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Gastroenterology. This means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare, though it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 2 states

This provider holds licences in 2 states: Colorado and Georgia. The practice address on file is in Atlanta, GA, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

CO Colorado
Licence
DR-50219
Specialty
Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician
Verify with the CO board →
GA Georgia practice address
Licence
104882
Specialty
Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician
Verify with the GA board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Pediatric Gastroenterology covers

A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2080P0206X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
2080P0206X Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician Pediatric Gastroenterology 104882 GA primary
2080P0206X Pediatric Gastroenterology Physician Pediatric Gastroenterology DR-50219 CO

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1003018730 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJun 4, 2007
Last updatedSep 9, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
CredentialDO
Practice address 2220 N DRUID HILLS RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 785-3020
Other identifiers 47024356 (CO)
This record was updated on Sep 9, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1003018730 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 0 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 0 0 3 0 1 8 7 3
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 0 0 3 0 1 7 7 6

Sum = 50 · next multiple of 10 = 50 · check digit = 0 · actual last digit = 0

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1003018730?
NPI 1003018730 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to Joel Friedlander, DO in Atlanta, GA. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Pediatric Gastroenterology cover?
A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see…
How do I contact Joel Friedlander, DO?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (404) 785-3020, last updated Sep 9, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does Joel Friedlander, DO accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1003018730 a valid number?
Yes. 1003018730 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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