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Dr. Gary J Friend, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Glenview, IL · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1821166810

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Gary J Friend
Credential DPM
Sex Male
Practice address 2501 Compass Rd, Suite 120, Glenview, IL, 60026
Phone (847) 729-9580
Fax (847) 729-9480
Enumeration date Nov 30, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Nov 10, 2010

Taxonomy & licenses

213ES0103X Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers · License 016002959 (IL) Primary
101Y00000X Counselor Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers · License 178-001404 (IL) Secondary
DPM · Doctor of Podiatric Medicine: A physician specializing in medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle. About the DPM credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
P00114871 Other IL RAILROAD MEDICARE

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What is the NPI number for Gary Friend?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Gary Friend is 1821166810, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Gary Friend practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Glenview, IL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2010-11-10.