Physician Profile
Robert S. Friedman, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Friedman
Robert S. Friedman, MD practices ophthalmology in Sarasota, FL. Robert is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 3,654 services to 2,956 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (941) 925-8888
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2111 BEE RIDGE RD
Sarasota, FL 34239
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,654 services · 2,956 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye | Procedure | 68841 |
170 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
163 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
109 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
50 |
| Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye | Procedure | 66174 |
25 |
| Injection of medication into eye | Procedure | 66030 |
24 |
| Creation of eye fluid drainage tract for treatment of glaucoma | Procedure | 66170 |
14 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
264 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
309 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
263 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Sarasota 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Friedman specialize in?
Dr. Friedman is an ophthalmology in Sarasota, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Friedman located?
Dr. Friedman is listed at 2111 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Friedman's phone number?
The number on file is (941) 925-8888. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Friedman?
Dr. Friedman's National Provider Identifier is 1750327177. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Friedman go to medical school?
Dr. Friedman attended Other, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Friedman have?
Dr. Friedman has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Friedman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Friedman performs procedures including insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Friedman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Friedman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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