Physician Profile
Based in Lancaster, PA, Sandford C. Frisch, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Sandford cared for 1,819 Medicare patients across 2,109 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1407844616 identifies this record in the national registry.
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2207 OREGON PIKE SUITE 102
Lancaster, PA 17601
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.
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
2,109 services · 1,819 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
30 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
269 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
209 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
201 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
199 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
95 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
51 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Frisch is an eye doctor in Lancaster, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Frisch is listed at 2207 Oregon Pike Suite 102, Lancaster, PA 17601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (717) 569-0600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Frisch's National Provider Identifier is 1407844616. 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
Dr. Frisch attended Other, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Frisch has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Frisch performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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