Dr. Andrew T. Fried, a dentist practicing in Baltimore County, has been sentenced for drug distribution and improper prescribing of controlled substances, according to the Maryland Attorney General’s office. Dr. Fried, who owned Perry Hall Family Dental in Nottingham, Maryland, pleaded guilty on November 20, 2025, to charges including distributing narcotics and prescribing controlled dangerous substances outside the scope of his professional duties.
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The legal proceedings revealed that from April 2022 to May 2025, Dr. Fried allegedly misused his dental license and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) credentials to prescribe oxycodone without a valid medical necessity. These prescriptions were reportedly given to a former dental assistant at his practice. The investigation indicated that Dr. Fried and the dental assistant would then share the oxycodone pills. As part of his plea, Dr. Fried acknowledged purchasing oxycodone pills on a weekly basis from the dental assistant, who in turn acquired them from family members. Oxycodone is classified as a Schedule II-Controlled Substance due to its potential for addiction, illness, and fatalities.
On December 15, 2025, Dr. Fried received a sentence of 10 years, with all but one day suspended. He will also be subject to three years of probation. Additionally, Dr. Fried is prohibited from participating in federal healthcare programs.
The Attorney General’s office highlighted the commitment of the Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims Unit in prosecuting such cases. This unit is supported by federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with a grant award of over $7.1 million for Federal Fiscal Year 2026, and an additional 25 percent funded by the State of Maryland.
Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the Maryland Attorney General’s Office
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